LCpl Matthew Rodriguez Run to Remember 5K
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LCpl Matthew Rodriguez Run to Remember 5K
The LCpl Matthew Rodriguez Run to Remember 5K is scheduled for October 25, 2026 at Fort Phoenix State Reservation in Fairhaven, MA. The event is organized by the LCpl Matthew R. Rodriguez Memorial Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2014. The event purpose is remembrance and community support while raising funds for the Foundation's mission.
The program includes an in-person 5K run/walk, a virtual 5K option, and a reduced registration fee category for active military. Pre-registered and same-day registration options are offered for in-person participants; virtual participants are not eligible for same-day registration. Registration pricing listed for in-person entries shows a pre-registered fee and a higher same-day fee, with a separate fee for active military and a separate fee for virtual participants.
Logistics include pre-registered bib pick-up on the day before the race and bib pick-up availability at Fort Phoenix on race day. There will be opening remarks and the singing of the national anthem before the start. Event features noted by the organizer include a limited edition race T-shirt for the first 125 participants who register by September 30, additional shirts available for purchase, and music. Runners and walkers are both listed as welcome to participate. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
