Memorial Day Run & March: To Help Feed Homeless Veterans

Saturday, May 17, 2025 Past event

8:00 AM MDT

Colorado Springs, Colorado

$43.65–$64.85 · 6 races

5km, 10km

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!

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Races

5k Run

Incl. $3.65 Fee & MDRM Event T-Shirt

8:15 AM MDT

$43.65

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5k Ruck March

Incl. $3.65 Fee & MDRM Event T-Shirt

8:15 AM MDT

$43.65

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10k Run

Incl. $3.95 Fee & MDRM Event T-Shirt

8:10 AM MDT

$48.95

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10k Ruck March

Incl. $3.95 Fee & MDRM Event T-Shirt

8:10 AM MDT

$48.95

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30k March - Civilian/Veteran

Incl. $4.85 Fee & MDRM Event T-Shirt

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.

8:00 AM MDT

$64.85

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30k March - Uniformed Military Only

Incl. $4.85 Fee & MDRM Event T-Shirt

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.

8:00 AM MDT

$64.85

Entries closed

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