SAYM Drug Demand Reduction 5k & 10k Run

Saturday, October 19, 2024 Past event

8:00 AM CDT

San Antonio, Texas

$48.70–$54.00 · 2 races

5km, 10km

Event summary

Join us for the SAYM Drug Demand Reduction 5K & 10K Run on Saturday, October 19th, 2024, in beautiful San Antonio, Bexar! This exciting race not only promises a memorable experience for participants but also honors the legacy of DEA Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, who dedicated his life to keeping harmful drugs off the streets.

As part of National Red Ribbon Week, this event encourages runners of all ages to embrace a drug-free lifestyle while supporting the important community initiatives of the San Antonio Young Marines (SAYM). With both 5K and 10K race options, there's a distance for everyone to enjoy while making a difference. Proceeds from the race will directly benefit local programs aimed at promoting character building, leadership, and community service among youth. Don’t miss this opportunity to run for a cause and help create a safer, healthier community!

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Races

5k Run/walk

Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

Run or walk the beautiful 5k Route down the River Walk starting from the Majestic Mission County 2 park pavillion. Enjoy a brisk walk or race as fast as you can to help fundraise for the Young Marines

8:00 AM CDT

$54.00

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10k Run

Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

Take your running to the next level by running an extra helping of the beautiful San Antonio River walk starting from our historic Mission County 2 park. Run past beautiful scenery and various plants while enjoying the views to your hearts content

8:00 AM CDT

$48.70

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Organiser's description

JOIN US AT THE YOUNG MARINES 5K IN OCTOBER FOR A GREAT RACE. THE YOUNG MARINES 5K WORKS HARD TO DELIVER YOU A MEMORABLE RACE EXPERIENCE.

OUR UNIT HOSTS A 5K & 10K RUN FUNDRAISER OCTOBER 19TH TO HONOR ENRIQUE KIKI CAMARENA A DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (DEA) AGENT, WHO LOST HIS LIFE IN THE EFFORT TO KEEP HARMFUL DRUGS OFF THE STREETS OF AMERICA. IN COMMEMORATION OF KIKIS SACRIFICE, AND IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF THE THOUSANDS OF AGENTS AND OFFICERS JUST LIKE HIM WHO STRIVE TO MAKE OUR WORLD A SAFER PLACE, THE YOUNG MARINES RUN THE DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION (DDR DASH) 5K & 10K AS PART OF OUR NATIONAL RED RIBBON WEEK EFFORTS, AND WE HUMBLY ASK FOR YOUR PATRONAGE IN SUPPORTING YOUR LOCAL SAN ANTONIO YOUNG MARINES.

THE SAN ANTONIO YOUNG MARINES (SAYM) ORGANIZATION IS A 501(C)3 NON-PROFIT OFFICIAL EDUCATION AND SERVICE PROGRAM OF THE U.S. MARINE CORPS. SAYM PROMOTES MENTAL, MORAL, AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF ITS MEMBERS WHILE FOCUSING ON CHARACTER BUILDING, LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND A DRUG-FREE LIFESTYLE. OUR UNIT RELIES ON SPONSORSHIPS AND FUNDRAISERS FOR PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE THE YOUNG MARINES NATIONAL SUMMER PROGRAM OF ADVENTURES, CHALLENGES, CAMPS, AND SCHOOLS (SPACES). PROCEEDS ARE ALSO USED TO COVER THE COST FOR YOUNG MARINES LEADERSHIP COURSES, RAMPS FOR WARRIORS PROGRAM (WE BUILD WHEEL CHAIR RAMPS AT NO COST FOR LOCAL VETERANS IN NEED), UNIT EQUIPMENT, COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS, YOUNG MARINES RIBBONS AND AWARDS, A SMALL SUMMER TRIP, SAYM ANNUAL MILITARY BALL, AND OPERATING EXPENSES.

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