Memorial Day Run & March: To Help Feed Homeless Veterans
- Date Sat 17th May 2025
- Time 8:00AM MDT
- Location Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Price $43.65 - $64.85
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Last chance to enter
Race day is fast approaching
Event summary
Join us for the Memorial Day Run & March on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at America the Beautiful Park in Colorado Springs, El Paso! This exciting event is not only a celebration of fitness and camaraderie but also the largest food donation initiative in Colorado aimed at supporting homeless veterans. Participants can choose from a variety of challenges including a 5K Run/Ruck, 10K Run/Ruck, or a 30K Ruck March. Each participant is encouraged to fill their backpacks with 25 pounds of nonperishable food items, making a tangible difference in the lives of those who have served our country.
Whether you're a civilian, a veteran, or a member of the military, this event promises a day of friendly competition and community spirit. Everyone who registers will receive a race t-shirt (for the first 100 participants), a finisher medal, and a timing bib, while all proceeds go directly to the Special Forces Foundation to further support their mission. Don't miss out on this opportunity to help feed local homeless veterans while enjoying a fun-filled day outdoors! Spread the word, gather your friends and family, and come be a part of this meaningful event!
Whether you're a civilian, a veteran, or a member of the military, this event promises a day of friendly competition and community spirit. Everyone who registers will receive a race t-shirt (for the first 100 participants), a finisher medal, and a timing bib, while all proceeds go directly to the Special Forces Foundation to further support their mission. Don't miss out on this opportunity to help feed local homeless veterans while enjoying a fun-filled day outdoors! Spread the word, gather your friends and family, and come be a part of this meaningful event!
Organiser's Description
SPECIAL FORCES FOUNDATION IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY RUN & MARCH. Be a part of the LARGEST food donation event in Colorado!
IN-PERSON EVENT: Saturday, May 17, 2025 at America the Beautiful Park
If you unable to participate in-person please contact [email protected]
The Memorial Day Run & March invites civilians, Veterans, and uniformed Military to challenge themselves in friendly competition while helping feed homeless Veterans. We have three category events to choose from 5K Run/Ruck, 10K Run/Ruck, 30K Ruck March, and a &k for Sartor.
Fill your rucksacks or backpacks with 25 pounds of nonperishable foods and set off on a 5, 10, or 30K route. When finished, empty your bags and help us raise food to feed Colorado's homeless Veterans. If you're at the in-person event, we will take the food from you at the end.
Proceeds from your registration (and donations!) go directly to helping Special Forces Foundation. We encourage you to share this page and get friends and family involved to support the cause! Thank you on behalf of SPECIAL FORCES FOUNDATION. [https://specialforcesfoundation.org/memorial-day-march/about/]
Check out the Memorial Day Run & March website to learn more about our cause, our organization, and our event! https://specialforcesfoundation.org/memorial-day-march/
REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE:
* A Race T-shirt (_Only the first 100 participants to register will receive a free shirt_)
* Finisher Medal
* Timing Bib
YOUR REGISTRATION BENEFITS SPECIAL FORCES FOUNDATION.
Proceeds of your registration (and donations!) go directly to helping Special Forces Foundation. Participants are encouraged to bring additional dry goods on Race Day to donate to help feed local homeless Veterans. This event would not be possible without YOUR support! Thank you!
Want to Participate but Dont Want to Run or Ruck?
There are SO many great opportunities to feel good and get involved with MDRM!
* Sponsor our Event [https://specialforcesfoundation.org/memorial-day-march/get-involved/]: None of this would be possible without the gracious help and support of our sponsors.
* Out of state? Donate! [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/CO/CastleRock/MemorialDayRunMarch]
IN-PERSON EVENT: Saturday, May 17, 2025 at America the Beautiful Park
If you unable to participate in-person please contact [email protected]
The Memorial Day Run & March invites civilians, Veterans, and uniformed Military to challenge themselves in friendly competition while helping feed homeless Veterans. We have three category events to choose from 5K Run/Ruck, 10K Run/Ruck, 30K Ruck March, and a &k for Sartor.
Fill your rucksacks or backpacks with 25 pounds of nonperishable foods and set off on a 5, 10, or 30K route. When finished, empty your bags and help us raise food to feed Colorado's homeless Veterans. If you're at the in-person event, we will take the food from you at the end.
Proceeds from your registration (and donations!) go directly to helping Special Forces Foundation. We encourage you to share this page and get friends and family involved to support the cause! Thank you on behalf of SPECIAL FORCES FOUNDATION. [https://specialforcesfoundation.org/memorial-day-march/about/]
Check out the Memorial Day Run & March website to learn more about our cause, our organization, and our event! https://specialforcesfoundation.org/memorial-day-march/
REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE:
* A Race T-shirt (_Only the first 100 participants to register will receive a free shirt_)
* Finisher Medal
* Timing Bib
YOUR REGISTRATION BENEFITS SPECIAL FORCES FOUNDATION.
Proceeds of your registration (and donations!) go directly to helping Special Forces Foundation. Participants are encouraged to bring additional dry goods on Race Day to donate to help feed local homeless Veterans. This event would not be possible without YOUR support! Thank you!
Want to Participate but Dont Want to Run or Ruck?
There are SO many great opportunities to feel good and get involved with MDRM!
* Sponsor our Event [https://specialforcesfoundation.org/memorial-day-march/get-involved/]: None of this would be possible without the gracious help and support of our sponsors.
* Out of state? Donate! [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/CO/CastleRock/MemorialDayRunMarch]
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.65 Fee & MDRM Event T-Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (8:15AM MDT)
$43.65
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5K Ruck March
Incl. $3.65 Fee & MDRM Event T-Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (8:15AM MDT)
$43.65
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10K Run
Incl. $3.95 Fee & MDRM Event T-Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (8:10AM MDT)
$48.95
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10K Ruck March
Incl. $3.95 Fee & MDRM Event T-Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (8:10AM MDT)
$48.95
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30K March - Civilian/Veteran
Incl. $4.85 Fee & MDRM Event T-Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (8:00AM MDT)
$64.85
Please note that there is a 3:00 PM hard stop to complete this event. The finish line and timing will be dismantled at 3:00 PM. -
30K March - Uniformed Military Only
Incl. $4.85 Fee & MDRM Event T-Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (8:00AM MDT)
$64.85
Uniformed Military MUST participate In-Person to receive official memorandum stating they earned the Norwegian Foot March Medal. Please note that there is a 3:00 PM hard stop to complete this event. The finish line and timing will be dismantled at 3:00 PM.
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