Operation Run to Heal 5K
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Operation Run to Heal 5K
Fitness Within's Operation Run to Heal 5K takes place on October 17, 2026 at Memorial Park, 53 Harrison Street, Reading, MA. The event offers both an in-person 5K and a virtual 5K and raises funds for the Green Beret Foundation, which provides support to Special Forces soldiers, their families, and Gold Star Families nationwide.
Event features listed for in-person participants include chip timing, an official race shirt, a limited-edition dog tag finisher medal, and one complimentary beer ticket for participants age 21 and over. Virtual participants receive a limited-edition dog tag finisher medal with free shipping.
Distances
- 5K (in-person): chip-timed, race shirt, dog tag medal, one beer ticket for 21+
- Virtual 5K: limited-edition dog tag medal, free shipping
Teams are supported for group registration; each runner who joins a team receives a $5 registration discount. The event includes a post-race celebration with local brews, food, music, and games; alcoholic beverages are available only to guests age 21 and over with valid ID. Same-day registration and packet pickup are available at Memorial Park, and runner packet pickup is also offered the day before at Fitness Within, 545 Main Street, Reading, MA. The event is held rain or shine and all registrations are nonrefundable. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
