Walk In Our Boots 5k
- Date Sat 3rd May 2025
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Gahanna, Ohio
- Price Free - $28.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring Walk In Our Boots 5k on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Gahanna, Franklin! This vibrant event, held at Veterans Memorial Park at Creekside, is not just a race—it's a heartfelt fundraiser dedicated to supporting once homeless veterans in our community. Since its inception in 2023, this annual event has aimed to help these heroes transition back to a self-sustaining lifestyle, offering them the support they need to re-establish their homes and re-enter the workforce.
The day kicks off with registration and event material pickup from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, followed by the exciting Run/Walk start at 10:00 am. Participants will enjoy a scenic course while making a difference in the lives of local veterans. Don’t forget, the first 200 registrants will receive a special event shirt, and there will be trophies for the largest community and business teams. Lace up your sneakers, gather your friends and family, and be a part of this uplifting event that honors our veterans and strengthens our community!
The day kicks off with registration and event material pickup from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, followed by the exciting Run/Walk start at 10:00 am. Participants will enjoy a scenic course while making a difference in the lives of local veterans. Don’t forget, the first 200 registrants will receive a special event shirt, and there will be trophies for the largest community and business teams. Lace up your sneakers, gather your friends and family, and be a part of this uplifting event that honors our veterans and strengthens our community!
Organiser's Description
The Gahanna American Legion Post 797 Walk In Our Boots Walk/Run fund raising event was first established in the Spring of 2023 with the inaugural event held Saturday May 3 at Veterans Memorial Park at Creekside. This event is a fundraiser to support once homeless local veterans so they become re-acclimated to a more normal, self-sustaining life with the help of our community. Knowing many of these veterans gave so much during their previous military life our American Legion mission is to support them every step of the way as they regain personal sustainability, re-establish a home and household, and re-enter the workforce overcoming obstacles many of these men and women faced before, during and after living on the streets in Central Ohio.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
* PICKUP AND RACE DAY REGISTRATION: 9:00 am to 10:00 am
* Onsite last minute event registration, check-in, event material pickup and final event preparation.
* RUN/WALK START: 10:00 am
* EVENT ENDS: Noon
JOINING A TEAM
* Click on Signup (5k Team / Groups - All Ages)
* Add Participant Information
* Two Options
* Join An Existing Team
* Create A New Team
* Click the appropriate selection
CREATE A NEW TEAM WITHOUT REGISTERING
* Go to the top menu bar
* Locate the menu item, "Group / Teams"
* Find the button, "Create Group / Team without Registering"
OTHER
* Shirts to the first 200 participants (register by April 13)
* Trophy to the largest Community Team
* Trophy to the largest Business Team
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
* PICKUP AND RACE DAY REGISTRATION: 9:00 am to 10:00 am
* Onsite last minute event registration, check-in, event material pickup and final event preparation.
* RUN/WALK START: 10:00 am
* EVENT ENDS: Noon
JOINING A TEAM
* Click on Signup (5k Team / Groups - All Ages)
* Add Participant Information
* Two Options
* Join An Existing Team
* Create A New Team
* Click the appropriate selection
CREATE A NEW TEAM WITHOUT REGISTERING
* Go to the top menu bar
* Locate the menu item, "Group / Teams"
* Find the button, "Create Group / Team without Registering"
OTHER
* Shirts to the first 200 participants (register by April 13)
* Trophy to the largest Community Team
* Trophy to the largest Business Team
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