VSAP - Veteran Suicide Awareness and Prevention 12 Mile Run
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VSAP Veteran Suicide Awareness and Prevention event description
This event at the Rocky Mountain Museum of Military History, Building T-316 in Ft. Missoula brings together multiple activities to raise awareness about veteran suicide and to support community connection. The program includes a road run, an awareness run/walk, and a ruck division that carries weight to honor veterans who have died. Organizers describe the courses as passing through Historic Ft. Missoula and the new Ft. Missoula Regional Park.
Participants receive a T-shirt and a swag bag and may compete for medals and prizes in applicable divisions. The event also includes live music, food, community activities, a silent auction, veteran owned businesses, and veteran friendly service providers. Organizers state the event is intended to memorialize those lost, let veterans and families know they are not alone, and promote prevention through community engagement. The source material notes that Montana has one of the highest per capita suicide rates in the nation and frames this event as a local response.
Registration details include a recommendation to register by May 1, 2026 to ensure a swag bag and a T-shirt in the requested size. The event is hosted by local veteran organizations and community partners.
Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 12 Miles run through Historic Ft. Missoula and Regional Park
- 3 Miles awareness run or walk, repeatable loops
- 6 Miles ruck carrying 20 kg in a pack
