VandyBoys Salute to Service 5K
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VandyBoys Salute to Service 5K
The VandyBoys Salute to Service 5K is held on April 11, 2026 at Charles Hawkins Field on the Vanderbilt University campus in Nashville, TN 37212. The event is presented with Memories of Honor, a national 501c3 nonprofit based in Nashville.
The event is organized as a living memorial. When participants register they receive a bib bearing the name of a fallen service member to carry during the run. The event description states it is not a charity run but a memorial that honors sacrifice and connects generations.
Registration is offered in multiple categories with listed fees: General Registration ($54), Vanderbilt Students and Staff ($32.80), and Active Duty Military ($32.80). Some registration options include a free athletics ticket. Registration opens March 4, 2026 at 10:00am CST.
Prizes are awarded to overall winners and age groups and include items such as a VandyBoys shirt, travel poncho, coffee tumbler, sunglasses, keychain, and other listed giveaways. Free race day parking is available in the 25th Avenue Garage on levels 9 through 11, with garage entry via Highland Avenue.
The event materials identify who is honored, including those killed in action, missing in action, deaths from training accidents, self-infliction related to PTSD, medical issues directly related to service, and any loss of life while on active duty. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
