Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges Walk/Run Challenge
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Past event
9:00 AM EDT
Ludlow, Massachusetts
$38.10 · 1 race
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges Walk/Run Challenge on Saturday, April 29, 2023, in Ludlow, Hampden. This inspiring event welcomes participants of all abilities and kicks off at 9:00 am, with a fun Kids Race starting at 8:30 am—no registration necessary for the little ones!
The challenge features a unique 3+ mile course that combines road and trail running with exciting Marine Corps-inspired obstacles, designed to push your limits and test your endurance. Registration is just $25 for students and veterans, while all other participants can join for $35, and everyone will receive a commemorative shirt. Best of all, 100% of the proceeds from this event directly support the Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges Scholarship Fund, which aids graduating seniors from Ludlow High School pursuing their passions, whether it's college, trade school, or military service. Come honor the legacy of Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges and make a difference in your community while enjoying a day of fitness and fun!
The challenge features a unique 3+ mile course that combines road and trail running with exciting Marine Corps-inspired obstacles, designed to push your limits and test your endurance. Registration is just $25 for students and veterans, while all other participants can join for $35, and everyone will receive a commemorative shirt. Best of all, 100% of the proceeds from this event directly support the Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges Scholarship Fund, which aids graduating seniors from Ludlow High School pursuing their passions, whether it's college, trade school, or military service. Come honor the legacy of Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges and make a difference in your community while enjoying a day of fitness and fun!
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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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