Memorial Day Run & March
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Event Overview
The Memorial Day Run & March is held at America The Beautiful Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is organized by the Special Forces Foundation. The event welcomes civilians, veterans, and uniformed military personnel. Children 12 and under can enter the fairgrounds and any route for free, though a timing bib, medal, and shirt are not included in the free entry.
Route Options
Participants can choose from three routes:
- 5k: This is a run or ruck option.
- 10k: This is a run or ruck option.
- 30k: This is a ruck-only option.
The event encourages participants to bring dry goods to donate, which help feed homeless veterans. For the 30k Ruck March, carrying a 25-pound rucksack filled with dry good donations is required to complete the challenge and qualify for the Norwegian Foot March Badge.
Event Details
The event is chip-timed for all participants. Dogs are welcome on the routes but must be kept on a leash. Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted, though parts of the course may be unpaved. Headphones are allowed but participants are advised to keep the volume down to hear announcements. All registration fees benefit local Colorado veterans.
A pre-event packet pickup is scheduled for Friday, May 15th, at a specified location. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
