VFW New Mexico Foundation Virtual 5k Run/Ruck/Walk

Friday, April 14 – Monday, April 17, 2023 Past event

8:01 AM CDT

Iron River, Michigan

$38.10 · 3 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your shoes for the VFW New Mexico Foundation Virtual 5k Run/Ruck/Walk, taking place from April 14th to April 17th, 2023! This exciting event invites participants to choose their own location and complete a 5k at their convenience, while recording their times on RunSignUp. Whether you're running, rucking with a minimum weight of 35 lbs, or walking, you'll be contributing to a meaningful cause that supports veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their families.

Hosted in Iron River, this virtual event not only promotes fitness and community spirit but also raises vital funds for the VFW New Mexico Foundation, a dedicated non-profit organization. Your participation will help provide essential services, scholarships, and assistance to those who have bravely served our country. Plus, all participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt to celebrate their achievement! Join us in making a difference while enjoying an energizing 5k experience!

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Races

5k Run
Virtual

Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

Run/Walk: Run, ruck, or walk a 5k at the location of your choosing anytime between April 14th and April 17th and record your time on RunSignUp. To be considered for the ruck division, a backpack or ruck with a minimum weight of 35 lbs. must be carried for the full duration of the 5k. Anytime and anywhere! The VFW NM Foundation Virtual 5k Run/Walk/Ruck can be completed in your own neighborhood, on your favorite running trail, at the park, or even on the treadmill. Sign up and get your friends to sign up too! VFW NM Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is committed to supporting programs that improve the lives of veterans, active-duty military personnel, their families, and their communities.

Friday, Apr 14, 2023

$38.10

Entries closed
5k Walk
Virtual

Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

Run/Walk: Run, ruck, or walk a 5k at the location of your choosing anytime between April 14th and April 17th and record your time on RunSignUp. Anytime and anywhere! The VFW NM Foundation Virtual 5k Run/Walk/Ruck can be completed in your own neighborhood, on your favorite running trail, at the park, or even on the treadmill. Sign up and get your friends to sign up too! VFW New Mexico Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is committed to supporting programs that improve the lives of veterans, active-duty military personnel, their families, and their communities.

Friday, Apr 14, 2023

$38.10

Entries closed
5k Ruck
Virtual

Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

Run/Walk: Run, ruck, or walk a 5k at the location of your choosing anytime between April 14th and April 17th and record your time on RunSignUp. To be considered for the ruck division, a backpack or ruck with a minimum weight of 35lbs must be carried for the full duration of the 5k. Anytime and anywhere! The VFW NM Foundation Virtual 5k Run/Walk/Ruck can be completed in your own neighborhood, on your favorite running trail, at the park, or even on the treadmill. Sign up and get your friends to sign up too! VFW New Mexico Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is committed to supporting programs that improve the lives of veterans, active-duty military personnel, their families, and their communities.

Friday, Apr 14, 2023

$38.10

Entries closed

Organiser's description

Run/Walk: Run, ruck, or walk a 5k at the location of your choosing anytime between April 14th and April 17th and record your time on RunSignUp. To be considered for the ruck division, a backpack or ruck with a minimum weight of 35 lbs. must be carried for the full duration of the 5k.

VFW New Mexico Foundation is committed to providing support to veterans, active-duty military personnel, their families, and
their communities through programs, projects, and education. All proceeds will be donated to the VFW New Mexico Foundation an IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit.

With your help, we can continue to support programs that:

Award grants to VFW Posts, Auxiliaries, and the Department as well as qualifying nonprofits providing the vital support America's heroes and their families deserve.
Provide scholarships to student patriotic essay contest winners in grades 6-8 and 9-12
Support troops and their families in need of financial assistance for housing, medical or basic life needs with a grant.
Sponsor welcome home and sendoff events to boost the morale of returning or deployed military units.
Offer military veterans, regardless of when or where they served, VFW counsel and assistance to successfully navigate VA entitlement and disability claims.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars New Mexico Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is committed to supporting programs that improve the lives of veterans, active-duty military personnel, their families, and their communities.

All participants will receive a Commemorative T-Shirt.