Walk In Our Boots 5k
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Gahanna, Ohio
- Price Free - $28.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Walk In Our Boots 5k on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Gahanna, Franklin, a vibrant event dedicated to supporting local veterans. Taking place at the picturesque Gahanna Veterans Memorial Park at Creekside, this uplifting walk/run event brings the community together to raise funds for once homeless veterans, helping them transition to a self-sustaining life.
The day kicks off with registration from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM, followed by the exciting race start at 10:00 AM. Participants can choose to walk or run the 5k route, making it a perfect opportunity for all ages to contribute to a worthy cause. In addition to enjoying a fun-filled day, teams will compete for trophies in categories like the largest Community Team, Business Team, and First Responder Team. Come out and make a difference while enjoying a wonderful day of camaraderie and community spirit!
The day kicks off with registration from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM, followed by the exciting race start at 10:00 AM. Participants can choose to walk or run the 5k route, making it a perfect opportunity for all ages to contribute to a worthy cause. In addition to enjoying a fun-filled day, teams will compete for trophies in categories like the largest Community Team, Business Team, and First Responder Team. Come out and make a difference while enjoying a wonderful day of camaraderie and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
The Gahanna American Legion Post 797 Walk In Our Boots Walk/Run fund raising event was first established in 2023 with the inaugural event held at Gahanna 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
* RACE DAY REGISTRATION: 9:00 am to 9:45 am
* Onsite last minute event registration, check-in
* 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
* Trophy to the largest Community Team
* Trophy to the largest Business Team
* Trophy to the largest 1st Responder Team
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
* RACE DAY REGISTRATION: 9:00 am to 9:45 am
* Onsite last minute event registration, check-in
* 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
* Trophy to the largest Community Team
* Trophy to the largest Business Team
* Trophy to the largest 1st Responder Team
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73 W Johnstown Rd, Gahanna, 43230, OH, United States
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