Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges Walk/Run Challenge
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Ludlow, Massachusetts
- Price $27.50 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges Walk/Run Challenge on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Ludlow, Hampden! Kicking off at 9:00 am, this exciting event welcomes participants of all abilities and encourages everyone to come out and enjoy a day of fun and fitness. The race starts at the Sgt. Joshua Desforges Memorial behind Ludlow High School, with a special Kids Race at 8:30 am—no registration necessary!
This is not just an ordinary 5K; it’s a thrilling 3+ mile road and trail run that features Marine Corps-inspired obstacles and challenges designed to test your mettle. With registration fees of $25 for students and veterans, and $35 for all other participants, each entry includes a commemorative shirt. Best of all, 100% of the proceeds go directly to the Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges Scholarship fund, supporting Ludlow High School seniors pursuing their passions, whether it be in college, trade school, military service, or entrepreneurship. Join us in honoring the legacy of Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges while making a positive impact in the community!
This is not just an ordinary 5K; it’s a thrilling 3+ mile road and trail run that features Marine Corps-inspired obstacles and challenges designed to test your mettle. With registration fees of $25 for students and veterans, and $35 for all other participants, each entry includes a commemorative shirt. Best of all, 100% of the proceeds go directly to the Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges Scholarship fund, supporting Ludlow High School seniors pursuing their passions, whether it be in college, trade school, military service, or entrepreneurship. Join us in honoring the legacy of Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges while making a positive impact in the community!
Organiser's Description
Saturday May 9, 2026
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
-
Walk/Run Challenge
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS 01 JAN 26 -
Walk/Run Challenge Veterans
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 01 JAN 26
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