Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges Walk/Run Challenge
- Date Sat 26th April 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Ludlow, Massachusetts
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges Walk/Run Challenge on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Ludlow, Hampden! Kicking off at 9:00 AM, this event invites participants of all abilities to honor the legacy of Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges, a dedicated United States Marine who made the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan. The race begins at the Sgt. Joshua Desforges Memorial behind Ludlow High School, with a fun Kids Race at 8:30 AM that requires no registration.
This unique challenge features a thrilling 3+ mile road and trail run, complete with Marine Corps-inspired obstacles designed to test your mettle. Registration fees are $25 for students and veterans, and $35 for all other participants, with each registrant receiving a commemorative shirt. Every dollar raised goes directly to the Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges Scholarship Fund, supporting Ludlow High seniors pursuing their dreams, whether it's joining the military, attending trade school, or starting a business. Come out and be a part of this fantastic event that celebrates community, perseverance, and the spirit of a true hero!
This unique challenge features a thrilling 3+ mile road and trail run, complete with Marine Corps-inspired obstacles designed to test your mettle. Registration fees are $25 for students and veterans, and $35 for all other participants, with each registrant receiving a commemorative shirt. Every dollar raised goes directly to the Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges Scholarship Fund, supporting Ludlow High seniors pursuing their dreams, whether it's joining the military, attending trade school, or starting a business. Come out and be a part of this fantastic event that celebrates community, perseverance, and the spirit of a true hero!
Organiser's Description
Saturday April 26, 2025
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.
Races
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Walk/Run Challenge
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS SOON
Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges Walk/Run Challenge