Run for Briggs 5k Run or Ruck and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sunday, May 28, 2023 Past event

9:00 AM EDT

Calverton, New York

$12.58–$44.32 · 4 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the inaugural Run for Briggs 5k Run or Ruck and 1 Mile Fun Run on Sunday, May 28, 2023, in Calverton, Suffolk. This uplifting event honors the memory of Technical Sergeant Dashan J. Briggs, a dedicated member of the 106th NYS Air National Guard who made the ultimate sacrifice in 2018. By participating, you'll not only enjoy a spirited run but also support the Dashan J. Briggs Memorial Foundation, which provides scholarships and essential life skills workshops to students in Riverhead and Comsewogue High Schools.

This year's event coincides with Memorial Day Weekend, marking the start of the Suffolk County Veterans Run Series. After the race, join us for meaningful Memorial Day Ceremonies as we pay tribute to Dashan and the six other fallen members of the Jolly 51 Crew. Whether you choose to run or ruck, your participation helps uphold the values of perseverance and dedication that Dashan embodied. Come together with the community to celebrate his legacy and support our youth in learning vital life skills. Let's honor those who have served and continue to inspire future generations!

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Races

Run for Briggs 5k Run/Walk

Incl. $4.32 Fee & T-Shirt

Packet pickup will open at 7:30 am on Race Day.

9:00 AM EDT

$44.32

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Run for Briggs 5k Ruck

Incl. $4.32 Fee & T-Shirt

Packet pickup will open at 7:30 am on Race Day.

9:00 AM EDT

$44.32

Entries closed
1 Mile Fun Run

Incl. $2.58 Fee & T-Shirt

Packet pickup will open at 7:30 am on Race Day.

8:30 AM EDT

$12.58

Entries closed
Virtual 5k Run/Walk
Virtual

Incl. $4.32 Fee & T-Shirt

9:00 AM EDT

$44.32

Entries closed

Organiser's description

Dashan J. Briggs Memorial Foundation, Inc. was founded in 2021 by his spouse and family. Technical Sergeant Dashan Briggs made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the 106th NYS Air National Guard unit as a Special Missions Aviator in Western Iraq on March 15, 2018 when his HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter crashed. The foundation was created to honor his legacy by supporting future generations and teaching them to succeed through perseverance, hard work, and dedication- all traits he embodied.

All proceeds from this event will go to the Dashan J. Briggs Memorial Foundation that awards scholarships to students in Riverhead and Comsewogue High School, and to future workshops and seminars to help teach our youth important life skills that they do not necessarily learn in school such as CPR/AED training, car maintenance, finances, and basic cooking classes, etc.

This will be the first year that the Run for Briggs 5k Run will be held on Memorial Day Weekend, the kickoff to the Suffolk County Veterans Run Series. Please join us for Memorial Day Ceremonies directly after the run to honor all the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our great country. We will be dedicating this run not only to Dashan but to the other 6 fallen members of the Jolly 51 Crew as well.

This year we are humbled and honored to be taking over the tradition from the "I Did the Grid 4k" where you will be running for 4 service-members whose names will be on your bib. ~ _We Run For Those Who Cannot_ ~