Rocky's Run for Freedom
- Date Sat 23rd May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Miamisburg, Ohio
- Price $27.75 - $38.35
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for Rocky's Run for Freedom, returning on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Miamisburg, Montgomery! This uplifting event not only promotes fitness but also honors the sacrifices of our heroes, particularly Marine CPL Paul W. Zanowick II. The race kicks off at 9:00 AM and offers participants a chance to choose from various distances, including a half-mile walk to the finish line, making it accessible for everyone.
To make this event as inclusive as possible, early bird pricing of just $25 is available for those who register by May 10, with discounted entries for participants under 18. Join us in this heartfelt mission to support local charities and ensure that the bravery of our fallen heroes is never forgotten. Spread the word and gather your friends and family to participate in this meaningful occasion on Memorial Day weekend!
To make this event as inclusive as possible, early bird pricing of just $25 is available for those who register by May 10, with discounted entries for participants under 18. Join us in this heartfelt mission to support local charities and ensure that the bravery of our fallen heroes is never forgotten. Spread the word and gather your friends and family to participate in this meaningful occasion on Memorial Day weekend!
Organiser's Description
ROCKY'S RUN FOR FREEDOM IS BACK FOR 2026!
FRIENDS AND PATRIOTS, THE ZANOWICK FAMILY IS OFFERING THE EARLY BIRD PRICING OF ROCKY'S RUN FOR FREEDOM UNTIL MAY 10. WE UNDERSTAND THE FINANCIAL CHALLENGES MANY FAMILIES FACE TODAY AND WE ARE SENSITIVE TO INCREASING PRICES! IT IS OUR DESIRE FOR THIS YEAR'S EVENT TO BE THE BEST YEAR EVER... BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP! YOUR PARTICIPATION IN ROCKY'S RUN WILL HELP US REACH THIS GOAL AND HONOR THE PROFOUND SACRIFICE OF MARINE CPL PAUL W. ZANOWICK II AND ALL HEROES WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN SERVICE TO OUR NATION. PLEASE JOIN US ON MAY 23RD IN OUR MISSION TO ENSURE THESE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN.
PLEASE HELP US RAISE FUNDS TO BE ABLE TO SUPPORT THIS YEAR'S BENEFICIARIES 2026:
THIS YEAR'S BENEFICIARIES ARE TBD. IN THE PAST, BENEFICIARIES INCLUDED CITY OF MIAMISBURG - VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK, WARRIOR WEEKEND TO REMEMBER - BLUE SKIES FOR GOOD GUYS & GALS WARRIOR FOUNDATION, AND URIAH'S TRUST.
PLEASE TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW WHO WOULD LIKE TO HONOR ALL FALLEN HEROES AND SUPPORT GREAT CAUSES ON THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND! THIS RACE IS HOSTED BY THE ZANOWICK FAMILY IN MIAMISBURG IN HONOR OF THEIR SON ROCKY WHO GREW UP RIGHT HERE IN MIAMISBURG AND WHO WAS TRAGICALLY LOST WHILE SERVING HIS COUNTRY!
THANK YOU!
LOVE, PAUL, NANETTE AND NICOLE ZANOWICK
EARLY BIRD ENTRY FEE IS $25 FOR IN-PERSON EVENT WITH THOSE REGISTERING BY MAY 10. THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER WITH A GUARANTEED SHIRT IS MAY 10. YOU CAN STILL REGISTER AFTER MAY 10, BUT THE SHIRT WON'T BE GUARANTEED AND YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE EARLY BIRD ENTRY DISCOUNT. ALSO, WE ARE OFFERING A DISCOUNTED ENTRY FEE OF $25 FOR THOSE UNDER 18 YEARS OLD! IT WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE APPLIED BASED ON YOUR BIRTHDATE USED TO REGISTER. THE VIRTUAL EVENT IS $10 MORE TO COVER THE COST OF SHIPPING YOU THE SHIRT.
RACE WILL START AT 9:00AM ON MAY 23 AND IS ABOUT A HALF MILE WALK FROM THE FINISH LINE. ALLOW TIME TO GET TO THE START IN TIME!
AWARDS FOR AGE GROUPS:
14 AND UNDER
15 TO 19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80 AND UP
FRIENDS AND PATRIOTS, THE ZANOWICK FAMILY IS OFFERING THE EARLY BIRD PRICING OF ROCKY'S RUN FOR FREEDOM UNTIL MAY 10. WE UNDERSTAND THE FINANCIAL CHALLENGES MANY FAMILIES FACE TODAY AND WE ARE SENSITIVE TO INCREASING PRICES! IT IS OUR DESIRE FOR THIS YEAR'S EVENT TO BE THE BEST YEAR EVER... BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP! YOUR PARTICIPATION IN ROCKY'S RUN WILL HELP US REACH THIS GOAL AND HONOR THE PROFOUND SACRIFICE OF MARINE CPL PAUL W. ZANOWICK II AND ALL HEROES WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN SERVICE TO OUR NATION. PLEASE JOIN US ON MAY 23RD IN OUR MISSION TO ENSURE THESE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN.
PLEASE HELP US RAISE FUNDS TO BE ABLE TO SUPPORT THIS YEAR'S BENEFICIARIES 2026:
THIS YEAR'S BENEFICIARIES ARE TBD. IN THE PAST, BENEFICIARIES INCLUDED CITY OF MIAMISBURG - VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK, WARRIOR WEEKEND TO REMEMBER - BLUE SKIES FOR GOOD GUYS & GALS WARRIOR FOUNDATION, AND URIAH'S TRUST.
PLEASE TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW WHO WOULD LIKE TO HONOR ALL FALLEN HEROES AND SUPPORT GREAT CAUSES ON THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND! THIS RACE IS HOSTED BY THE ZANOWICK FAMILY IN MIAMISBURG IN HONOR OF THEIR SON ROCKY WHO GREW UP RIGHT HERE IN MIAMISBURG AND WHO WAS TRAGICALLY LOST WHILE SERVING HIS COUNTRY!
THANK YOU!
LOVE, PAUL, NANETTE AND NICOLE ZANOWICK
EARLY BIRD ENTRY FEE IS $25 FOR IN-PERSON EVENT WITH THOSE REGISTERING BY MAY 10. THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER WITH A GUARANTEED SHIRT IS MAY 10. YOU CAN STILL REGISTER AFTER MAY 10, BUT THE SHIRT WON'T BE GUARANTEED AND YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE EARLY BIRD ENTRY DISCOUNT. ALSO, WE ARE OFFERING A DISCOUNTED ENTRY FEE OF $25 FOR THOSE UNDER 18 YEARS OLD! IT WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE APPLIED BASED ON YOUR BIRTHDATE USED TO REGISTER. THE VIRTUAL EVENT IS $10 MORE TO COVER THE COST OF SHIPPING YOU THE SHIRT.
RACE WILL START AT 9:00AM ON MAY 23 AND IS ABOUT A HALF MILE WALK FROM THE FINISH LINE. ALLOW TIME TO GET TO THE START IN TIME!
AWARDS FOR AGE GROUPS:
14 AND UNDER
15 TO 19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80 AND UP
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt (Guaranteed if Registered by May 10)
Sat 23rd May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.75
The In-Person Run in Miamisburg will start on Jefferson at the Old High School Stadium and finish at Veterans Memorial Park. -
Virtual 5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.35 Fee & T-Shirt (Guaranteed if Registered by May 10)
$38.35
With the virtual option, we mail you the shirt and you get to run wherever and whenever is most convenient for you over the Memorial Day Weekend. You will have the opportunity to submit your time and also pictures from your virtual run.
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Miamisburg's Veteran Memorial Park (Formerly Library Park), Corner of S. 5th St and Central, Miamisburg, 45432, OH, United States
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