JP Blecksmith Memorial 5k (in-person & virtual)
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Past event
11:00 AM PDT
San Marino, California
Event summary
Join the celebration at the JP Blecksmith Memorial 5K on July 4th, 2024, in San Marino, Los Angeles! This vibrant event offers both in-person and virtual options, allowing participants to either run, jog, or walk a picturesque 5K route through the charming streets of San Marino or complete the distance wherever they choose. This annual event honors the legacy of Marine 2nd Lieutenant J.P. Blecksmith, who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in Iraq.
By participating, you'll be supporting memorial scholarships and veteran initiatives in the San Gabriel Valley, ensuring that J.P. Blecksmith's spirit of leadership and dedication to service lives on. Celebrate America's Birthday while paying tribute to the brave men and women of our Armed Forces, all while enjoying a fun-filled day of fitness and community spirit. Whether you choose to join in person or take part virtually, don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference and commemorate freedom on this special day!
By participating, you'll be supporting memorial scholarships and veteran initiatives in the San Gabriel Valley, ensuring that J.P. Blecksmith's spirit of leadership and dedication to service lives on. Celebrate America's Birthday while paying tribute to the brave men and women of our Armed Forces, all while enjoying a fun-filled day of fitness and community spirit. Whether you choose to join in person or take part virtually, don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference and commemorate freedom on this special day!
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The JP Blecksmith Memorial 5K is the signature event hosted by the JP Blecksmith Leadership Foundation. The Foundation was created to perpetuate the legacy and honor the life and sacrifice of J.P. Blecksmith; a Marine 2nd Lieutenant who was killed in Fallujah, Iraq on November 11, 2004, while leading his Marines in support of Operation Phantom Fury.
The event's proceeds and other donations go towards supporting several memorial scholarships. In addition, we have supported veterans memorials around the San Gabriel Valley. Our reach is any other similar charitable matter or organization to perpetuate and to honor the legacy of J.P. Blecksmith through public charitable works.
Our mission is to keep his memory and legacy of leadership alive.
Kick off your 4th of July celebration by participating in EITHER an in-person 5K run/jog/walk through the beautiful City of San Marino OR virtually by completing the 5K Shadow (Virtual) Run.
Either way, go enjoy some fresh air and celebrate America's Birthday, the men and women who serve in our Armed Forces and reflect on our many Freedoms.
The event's proceeds and other donations go towards supporting several memorial scholarships. In addition, we have supported veterans memorials around the San Gabriel Valley. Our reach is any other similar charitable matter or organization to perpetuate and to honor the legacy of J.P. Blecksmith through public charitable works.
Our mission is to keep his memory and legacy of leadership alive.
Kick off your 4th of July celebration by participating in EITHER an in-person 5K run/jog/walk through the beautiful City of San Marino OR virtually by completing the 5K Shadow (Virtual) Run.
Either way, go enjoy some fresh air and celebrate America's Birthday, the men and women who serve in our Armed Forces and reflect on our many Freedoms.
Location
1441 San Marino Avenue, San Marino, 91108, CA, United States
JP Blecksmith Memorial 5k (in-person & virtual)
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