Operation Return To Base Walk/Run/Ruck
- Date Sat 4th October 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Naples, Florida
- Price Free - $22.20
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the inspiring Operation Return To Base Walk/Run/Ruck event on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in beautiful Naples, Collier. This uplifting event aims to support our brave current and former U.S. Military Service Members and First Responders, with a goal of raising $25,000 to fund essential initiatives. Participants can choose from various race distances, including a 5K Ruck, 5K Run, 2.5K Ruck, 2.5K Run, and a 2K Walk, all taking place at Baker Park from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
In addition to the races, attendees will enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with vendors and highlights honoring our heroes. Your participation and donations will directly contribute to providing financial assistance, hosting community engagement opportunities, and developing programs focused on mental health support. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while celebrating those who serve and protect our communities!
In addition to the races, attendees will enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with vendors and highlights honoring our heroes. Your participation and donations will directly contribute to providing financial assistance, hosting community engagement opportunities, and developing programs focused on mental health support. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while celebrating those who serve and protect our communities!
Organiser's Description
Operation Return To Base's Walk, Run, Ruck Event will help current and former US Military Service Members and First Responders with a goal of raising $25,000 to achieve 4 main initiatives.
#1 Provide $1,000 each to one current or former US Military Service Members, one firefighter, and one law enforcement officer in need.
#2 Create a Financial Assistance Grant to support current and former US Military Service Members and First Responders throughout the year.
#3 Host additional Community Engagement opportunities to continue supporting current and former US Military Service Members and First Responders in the future.
#4 Develop future programs to support mental health and support for current and former US Military Service Members and First Responders.
The event will consist of vendors, US Military Service Member and First Responder highlights, 5k Ruck, 5k Run, 2.5K Ruck, 2.5K Run, and a 2k Walk hosted from 8:30am 4:30pm at Baker Park on October 4, 2025.
Contribute by joining our event and making a donation that will help current and former U.S. Military Service Members and First Responders.
#1 Provide $1,000 each to one current or former US Military Service Members, one firefighter, and one law enforcement officer in need.
#2 Create a Financial Assistance Grant to support current and former US Military Service Members and First Responders throughout the year.
#3 Host additional Community Engagement opportunities to continue supporting current and former US Military Service Members and First Responders in the future.
#4 Develop future programs to support mental health and support for current and former US Military Service Members and First Responders.
The event will consist of vendors, US Military Service Member and First Responder highlights, 5k Ruck, 5k Run, 2.5K Ruck, 2.5K Run, and a 2k Walk hosted from 8:30am 4:30pm at Baker Park on October 4, 2025.
Contribute by joining our event and making a donation that will help current and former U.S. Military Service Members and First Responders.
Races
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5K Ruck
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 4th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$22.20
-Minimum Ruck Weight = 30lbs. -Rucks will be weighed before the race and the top 3 finishers will have their rucks weighed after the race. -Top 3 finishers will earn a reward. -Only race if you are healthy and capable of completing the requirements. -
5K Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 4th October 2025 (11:00AM EDT)
$22.20
-Top 3 finishers will earn a reward. -Only race if you are healthy and capable of completing the requirements. -
2.5K Ruck
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 4th October 2025 (12:30PM EDT)
$22.20
-Minimum Ruck Weight = 30lbs. -Rucks will be weighed before the race and the top 3 finishers will have their rucks weighed after the race. -Top 3 finishers will earn a reward. -Only race if you are healthy and capable of completing the requirements. -
2.5K Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 4th October 2025 (2:00PM EDT)
$22.20
-Top 3 finishers will earn a reward. -Only race if you are healthy and capable of completing the requirements. -
2K Walk
Sat 4th October 2025 (3:00PM EDT)
Free
-This event is free to attend! -We encourage you to leave a donation of any amount to help support current and former US Military Service Members and First Responders! -Only walk if you are healthy and capable of completing the requirements. -This event is not a race.
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