The Memorial Day Weekend 5K Run/Walk
Date
Sun, May 24, 2026, 9:00 AM CDTDistance
5K
Quick take
A Memorial Day Weekend 5K run/walk dedicated to fallen heroes, supporting military and veteran families through The Fisher House.
Best for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Race feel
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Competitive
For a CauseGreat for
- Military & First Responders
Military & First RespondersThe Memorial Day Weekend 5K Run/Walk is a heartfelt event dedicated to honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service. Inspired by PO2 Ryan Burris, this race provides a meaningful way for the community to remember fallen heroes. Participants can join a 5K run or walk, with proceeds benefiting The Fisher House at Lovell Federal Health Care Center. This "home away from home" supports military and veteran families, offering comfort during challenging times. It's an opportunity to contribute to a vital cause while reflecting on the sacrifices made for…
What to expect
- A respectful 5K run or walk honoring fallen service members.
- Awards for top male, female, and youth finishers in various age categories.
- Support for The Fisher House, providing a "home away from home" for military families.
Standout details
- Dedicated to fallen service members
- Inspired by PO2 Ryan Burris
- Proceeds benefit The Fisher House
- Awards for top finishers
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
The Memorial Day Weekend 5K Run/Walk “Dedicated To The Fallen” 8am - Registration 9am - Race Starts 11am - End Inspired by PO2 Ryan Burris: As a child, Ryan always wanted to join the service. In 2012 his dream came true when he was accepted in the US Navy where he proudly served as an Electronics Technician for Seal…
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Team 7 in San Diego, CA. He was called to his first deployment and left home April of 2015 where he joined Operation Inherent Resolve. He was temporarily assigned to the Crisis Response Element of Joint Special Operations Task Force-Arabian Peninsula, Special Operations Command Central, US Central Command. There he died on May 21, 2015. He was posthumously promoted to PO2. Prior to leaving for the Navy Ryan would run in an unofficial 5k Thanksgiving morning. One year he ran the course twice. He was the most positive person you could ever meet. Our town needed a race dedicated to all who made the ultimate sacrifice. Awards: Top Male/Female Overall Under 60 Top Male/Female Overall Over 60 Top Male/Female Youth 14 & Under May 17th for shirt deadline. Proceeds: The Fisher House at Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) in North Chicago, IL, is a free "home away from home" for military and veteran families, offering 16 accessible suites. Dedicated on July 29, 2025, as the 100th Fisher House, it allows families to stay near loved ones receiving care at the fully integrated DoD/VA facility.