Fighting the Fight Within 5K
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Fighting the Fight Within 5K (FFW)
Fighting the Fight Within 5K (FFW) is a community event in Cadillac, Michigan held at Veterans Serving Veterans Community Park, 3740 S. 41 Rd., Cadillac, MI 49601. The event is composed of a professionally timed 5K run and an untimed 1-mile tribute walk.
Event distances include:
- 5K professionally timed run; part of the 2026 Traverse City Track Club Grand Prix.
- 1 Mile untimed tribute walk; a remembrance and community walk.
Organizers encourage participants to consider patriotic colors or shirts that represent a military branch or commemorate someone. Participants may select one or more names at check-in to carry with them during the run or walk.
Awards are planned for the overall top male and female, who will not be eligible for age-group placing, and for the top three males and females in these age groups: 9 and under; 10-13; 14-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 and over.
Pricing information published by organizers lists the 5K at $35, middle school and high school ages 8 to 18 at $20, a Traverse City Track Club member discount of $5, and the 1-mile walk at $22 with children 5 and under free without swag. Proceeds support the VSV outreach center Belay My Last Barracks, a transitional housing project, the Staff Sergeant Drew Kostic Veterans’ Scholarship at Northwestern Michigan College, and free programs and resources for local veterans. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
