Stride 4 Shelter
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Stride 4 Shelter: Benefiting Housing 4 Our Vets
Stride 4 Shelter is the fifth annual fundraising running event held on April 10, 2027 in Janesville at Riverside Park North Pavilion. The start and finish lines are located at the North Pavilion. The event is organized to benefit Rock Valley Community Programs Inc.'s Housing 4 Our Vets, a transitional housing program for homeless male veterans.
Distances offered
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- 1 mile Kids Fun Run
Professional timing is provided for runners by Race Day Events. Medals are awarded to first, second and third place finishers in the men's, women's and youth divisions. All registrants receive race bibs, t-shirts and finisher medallions with lanyard; registering before March 20 guarantees a race t-shirt size. Registration and check-in are available on event day beginning at 8:00 AM. The event is held rain or shine.
Housing 4 Our Vets is located on the Rock Valley Community Programs campus and was established in 2011. The program serves veterans in Wisconsin and northern Illinois and partners with the Madison VA Hospital. It accommodates up to 48 veterans for up to 24 months and provides utilities including cable and wireless internet, transportation options, three meals daily and individualized case management. The program also offers monthly pro-social activities and group therapy focused on substance use recovery and life skills. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
