Run to Remember 5K
- Date Sat 11th October 2025
- Time 7:00AM EST
- Location Troy, New York
- Price $26.25
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Run to Remember 5K on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in Troy, Rensselaer! This uplifting and community-focused event is dedicated to honoring our brave veterans and supporting local college students. As part of RPI's bicentennial celebration, this family-friendly race invites participants of all ages to join in the fun while making a meaningful impact.
All proceeds from the Run to Remember 5K will benefit the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, a highly regarded nonprofit organization committed to assisting the families of fallen Special Operations Personnel. With a special student discount available for just $15, there’s no better time to get involved! This year, the event will also feature a virtual participation option, allowing everyone to contribute to this heartfelt cause, whether on-site or from afar. Join us in remembering the eight courageous airmen who lost their lives during a recent training mission, and let’s come together as a community to support those who have served. We can’t wait to see you there!
All proceeds from the Run to Remember 5K will benefit the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, a highly regarded nonprofit organization committed to assisting the families of fallen Special Operations Personnel. With a special student discount available for just $15, there’s no better time to get involved! This year, the event will also feature a virtual participation option, allowing everyone to contribute to this heartfelt cause, whether on-site or from afar. Join us in remembering the eight courageous airmen who lost their lives during a recent training mission, and let’s come together as a community to support those who have served. We can’t wait to see you there!
Organiser's Description
The Run to Remember 5k--brought to the Troy community by RPI AFROTC Detachment 550--is a family friendly, community wide event aimed at supporting local veterans, as well as current college students. All are welcome to enjoy this event, with RPI celebrating its 200th year, we hope the bicentennial will bring the community together for this outstanding event. You will find that there is a student discount of $15 once you begin registration. All proceeds donated to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation a non-profit that supports our fallen veterans and their families. Special Operations Warrior Foundation is a top-rated charitable organization with an enduring promise to the children of fallen Special Operations Personnel and the children of all service members awarded the Medal of Honor. Additionally, we will be doing the race in memory of GUNDAM22, "On November 29th, 2023, eight brave souls in Air Force Special Operations Command lost their lives in an aircraft mishap during a routine training mission off the shore of Yakushima Island, Japan" (pacaf.af.mil). With help from the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, we will be honoring these eight airmen by raising money for their families. All proceeds will be donated to the brave men and women who have put their service first and gave their all. Please join us on September 28th, to honor their legacy and support the SOWF. We will be running for them;
Major Jeffrey T. Hoernemann
Major Eric V. Spendlove
Major Luke A. Unrath
Major Terrell K. Brayman
Technical Sergeant Zachary K. Lavoy
Staff Sergeant Jake M. Turnage
Staff Sergeant Jacob "Jake" Galliher
Senior Airman Brian K. Johnson
We are excited to be supporting this foundation and hope to see everyone there!
This year we will be also offering a virtual version of the race. If you are choosing to participate virtually, be sure to choose the virtual racer add-on to your registration to notify our team. Wishing everyone the best of luck!
Major Jeffrey T. Hoernemann
Major Eric V. Spendlove
Major Luke A. Unrath
Major Terrell K. Brayman
Technical Sergeant Zachary K. Lavoy
Staff Sergeant Jake M. Turnage
Staff Sergeant Jacob "Jake" Galliher
Senior Airman Brian K. Johnson
We are excited to be supporting this foundation and hope to see everyone there!
This year we will be also offering a virtual version of the race. If you are choosing to participate virtually, be sure to choose the virtual racer add-on to your registration to notify our team. Wishing everyone the best of luck!
Races
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Run to Remember 5K Race
Incl. $1.25 Fee
Sat 11th October 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$26.25
OPENS SOONThe Run to Remember 5K is open to everyone of all ages and gender and participants are encouraged to run or walk with family and/or friends!
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