The 1LT Gwilym Newman 10K, 5K, and 1K Virtual Memorial Run
- Date Sat 13th August 2022
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Little Elm, Texas
- Price $15.00 - $30.00
- Races 6 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1km
Event summary
Join the community for the 1LT Gwilym Newman 10K, 5K, and 1K Virtual Memorial Run on Saturday, August 13, 2022, in Little Elm, Denton. This inspiring event celebrates the life and legacy of 1LT Gwilym Newman, a dedicated soldier whose dream was to serve as an Army doctor. Participants can choose to run or walk their preferred distance of 10K, 5K, or 1K, all while enjoying the stunning natural beauty of the lake trail.
Starting behind Hula Hut, this scenic out-and-back course offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with nature and honor those who have served. As you lace up your shoes for this virtual run, know that your participation will help support Wear Blue Run To Remember, a non-profit organization committed to honoring the sacrifices of American military personnel. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while celebrating the spirit of community and remembrance!
Starting behind Hula Hut, this scenic out-and-back course offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with nature and honor those who have served. As you lace up your shoes for this virtual run, know that your participation will help support Wear Blue Run To Remember, a non-profit organization committed to honoring the sacrifices of American military personnel. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while celebrating the spirit of community and remembrance!
Organiser's Description
**Please note that The 1LT Gwilym Newman Memorial Run is now only virual.**
Valhalla Running is proud to host a 10K, 5K, and 1K run in honor of 1LT Gwilym Newman. 24, of Waldorf, Md.; assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas; died April 12 in Tarmiyah, Iraq, of wounds sustained from enemy small-arms fire while on dismounted patrol. Newman dreamed of being an Army doctor, his wife said, and planned to begin physicians assistant studies upon returning from Iraq, then continue to medical school. 1LT Newman is survived by his wife Samantha and son Gwilym Alexander.
This trail run promises to be an amazing route that will take you back to nature! You will begin behind Hula Hut in Little Elm, TX on the beautiful lake trail. This is an out and back course. If you have never ran the lake trail in Little Elm, you are missing out.
Proceeds from the race will go to Wear Blue Run To Remember. They are a non-profit running community that honors the service and sacrifice of the American Military.
Valhalla Running is proud to host a 10K, 5K, and 1K run in honor of 1LT Gwilym Newman. 24, of Waldorf, Md.; assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas; died April 12 in Tarmiyah, Iraq, of wounds sustained from enemy small-arms fire while on dismounted patrol. Newman dreamed of being an Army doctor, his wife said, and planned to begin physicians assistant studies upon returning from Iraq, then continue to medical school. 1LT Newman is survived by his wife Samantha and son Gwilym Alexander.
This trail run promises to be an amazing route that will take you back to nature! You will begin behind Hula Hut in Little Elm, TX on the beautiful lake trail. This is an out and back course. If you have never ran the lake trail in Little Elm, you are missing out.
Proceeds from the race will go to Wear Blue Run To Remember. They are a non-profit running community that honors the service and sacrifice of the American Military.
Races
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10K Run
Includes T-Shirt
Sat 13th August 2022 (8:30AM EDT)
$30.00
CLOSED -
5K Run
Includes T-Shirt
Sat 13th August 2022 (8:30AM EDT)
$20.00
CLOSED -
1K Run
Includes T-Shirt
Sat 13th August 2022 (8:30AM EDT)
$15.00
CLOSED -
10K Virtual Run
Includes T-Shirt
$30.00
CLOSED -
5K Virtual Run
Includes T-Shirt
$30.00
CLOSED -
1K Virtual Run
Includes T-Shirt
$30.00
CLOSED
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