Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges Walk/Run Challenge
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Past event
9:00 AM EDT
Ludlow, Massachusetts
$38.10 · 1 race
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges Walk/Run Challenge on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in the scenic town of Ludlow, Hampden. This unique event kicks off at 9:00 am, starting from the Sgt. Joshua Desforges Memorial behind Ludlow High School. Open to all abilities, the challenge features a thrilling 3+ mile road and trail run that incorporates Marine Corps-inspired obstacles designed to test your resilience.
Before the main event, there’s a fun Kids Race at 8:30 am—no registration necessary! Participants can enjoy a registration fee of $25 for students and veterans, while all other participants can join for $35, which includes a commemorative shirt. Every dollar raised goes directly to the Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges Scholarship Fund, supporting graduating Ludlow High seniors in pursuing their passions, whether that means attending college, enrolling in trade school, or even starting their own business. Celebrate the life and legacy of Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges while making a difference in your community—join us for a day of camaraderie, challenge, and inspiration!
Before the main event, there’s a fun Kids Race at 8:30 am—no registration necessary! Participants can enjoy a registration fee of $25 for students and veterans, while all other participants can join for $35, which includes a commemorative shirt. Every dollar raised goes directly to the Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges Scholarship Fund, supporting graduating Ludlow High seniors in pursuing their passions, whether that means attending college, enrolling in trade school, or even starting their own business. Celebrate the life and legacy of Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges while making a difference in your community—join us for a day of camaraderie, challenge, and inspiration!
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Walk/Run Challenge
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$38.10
Organiser's description
Saturday April 27, 2024
9:00 am
All abilities welcome and encouraged!
Starts at the Sgt. Joshua Desforges Memorial behind Ludlow High School
Kids Race at 8:30-no registration necessary
Students and Veterans $25
Registration $35
Participants do get a shirt
The Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges Walk/Run Challenge is a race inspired by the life of Sgt. Joshua D.
Desforges, a United States Marine that was killed in combat in Afghanistan in May 2010. Josh chased his
dream to become a Marine and every day, lived life full throttle. This event is not an average 5K
run/walk. This event is better described as a 3+ mile road and trail run, with a twist of Marine Corps
inspired obstacles and challenges sure to test mettle. 100% of the proceeds of this event have gone, and
will continue to go, directly into the Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges Scholarship fund.
All proceeds go to graduating Ludlow High Seniors that are pursuing their lifes passion as Josh was by becoming a United Staes Marine.. This scholarship is different as It is open to any student regardless of college. They could be going to a trade school, joining the military, starting their own business etc.
The scholarship is a way of honoring Joshs life while giving back to the community that supported us tremendously when we lost him.
9:00 am
All abilities welcome and encouraged!
Starts at the Sgt. Joshua Desforges Memorial behind Ludlow High School
Kids Race at 8:30-no registration necessary
Students and Veterans $25
Registration $35
Participants do get a shirt
The Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges Walk/Run Challenge is a race inspired by the life of Sgt. Joshua D.
Desforges, a United States Marine that was killed in combat in Afghanistan in May 2010. Josh chased his
dream to become a Marine and every day, lived life full throttle. This event is not an average 5K
run/walk. This event is better described as a 3+ mile road and trail run, with a twist of Marine Corps
inspired obstacles and challenges sure to test mettle. 100% of the proceeds of this event have gone, and
will continue to go, directly into the Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges Scholarship fund.
All proceeds go to graduating Ludlow High Seniors that are pursuing their lifes passion as Josh was by becoming a United Staes Marine.. This scholarship is different as It is open to any student regardless of college. They could be going to a trade school, joining the military, starting their own business etc.
The scholarship is a way of honoring Joshs life while giving back to the community that supported us tremendously when we lost him.
Location
Ludlow High School, 500 Chapin St, Ludlow, 01056, MA, United States
Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges Walk/Run Challenge
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