Eric Yates Memorial Run
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2026 16th Annual Eric Yates Memorial 5K Run and 2-mile Walk
The WKU Army ROTC department organizes the 16th annual Eric Yates Memorial Run and Walk, held in Bowling Green, Kentucky, on September 19, 2026. The event consists of a timed 5K run and a separate 2 mile walk, both intended as community activities connected to the university program.
Distances:
- 5K run
- 2 mile walk
All proceeds from the event are directed to the WKU Yates Memorial scholarship fund established by the family. Selected cadets in the ROTC program receive financial support from this scholarship each year. WKU is identified as a non-profit organization with tax exempt status (A007084).
Location details are given as 9191 Nashville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101. The event is presented as an annual memorial activity that combines a public running event with fundraising for tuition assistance for ROTC cadets. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
