Forgotten Warrior Memorial 5k
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT
- Location
- Channahon, IL
- 25302 W Story St., 60410
- Featured distance
- 3.1 Miles
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Who it's for
- Beginner Friendly
- Military & First Responders
Beginner Friendly
Military & First RespondersGreat for: beginners
Perks & features
- Chip Timed
- Food & Drink
- Medal
- Swag Included
Chip Timed
Food & Drink
Medal
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The course
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From the organizer
Unfortunately many veterans lost their battle with PTSD and we feel it's our duty to honor their memory and service to our country.
This 5K Run/Walk/Ruck, dog friendly. Event will be held at the Forgotten Warrior Memorial located at Channahon State Park. Located at 25302 W Story St, Channahon, IL 60410. Carpooling is suggested.
We made some changes based on feed back. We will have signs along route we'll offer packet pick ups prior to race day among other changes. This year we will also have an option for a small donation to have a photo of your warrior on the course and on run sign up page.
Route will start at Channahon State Park, heading south along the scenic and picturesque I&M canal. We will have various veterans resources, vendors/sponsors. We will have food trucks, 50/50 drawing, Shirt will have a spot for you to write in the name of who you're running in Honor of. Honoring our veterans both past and present who are battling PTSD and continuing to raise awareness and support. Packet pick ups will be held at the K9s for Veterans retail store located at 631 E Boughton Rd Suite 155, Bolingbrook, Il, 60440. ( email to go with packet pick up details)
VOLUNTEERS! Please send email to Wendy at w.paul@comcast.net. Please include if you're looking to earn community service hours and age.
5k Registration Includes:
5k Run/Walk Entry Chip Timed Race Bib
The first 300 participants will receive a finisher medal
Awards will be overall and age category recognition pins.