Honor Run 5K and 1/4 mile stroll
Date
Sat, May 16, 2026, 9:00 AM MDTDistance
5K
Quick take
Run or stroll to honor veterans at the beautiful Eagle Field of Honor, supporting local military families through the VA Food Bank.
Best for: cause-driven runners
Race feel
- Scenic
- For a Cause
Scenic
For a CauseGreat for
- Military & First Responders
Military & First RespondersJoin the annual Honor Run 5K at the Eagle Field of Honor, a deeply meaningful event dedicated to appreciating U.S. military personnel and veterans. Choose between a 5K run or walk along the greenbelt, or a shorter 1/4 mile stroll among over 600 illuminated flags. This event directly supports the VA Food Bank, providing essential assistance to local veterans. Participants are encouraged to bring non-perishable food or grocery gift card donations. The morning concludes with "Coffee with a Vet," offering a chance to connect and reflect.
What to expect
- Run or stroll a 5K on the greenbelt, or enjoy a 1/4 mile stroll among over 600 flags.
- Honor a veteran by writing their name on your race bib.
- Support the VA Food Bank with non-perishable food or grocery gift card donations, and enjoy Coffee with a Vet.
Standout details
- Run or stroll among 600+ flags
- Honor a veteran on your race bib
- Support the VA Food Bank
- Coffee with a Vet post-race
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
Join us Saturday May 16th at the Eagle Field of Honor in honoring our vets at the annual Honor Run 5K! The Field of Honor was started to show appreciation to the U. S. military personnel, including our veterans, who defend our freedoms and preserve the country’s safety.
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The Eagle Field of Honor is now the longest, consecutively-run Field of Honor in the country. Over 600 flags stand 24 hours a day for 10 days and are lit at night – a beautiful site you have to see! I hope you'll consider joining us and walking, running or strolling a 5K on the greenbelt ending back at Merrill park just in time for Coffee with a Vet! You also have the option of joining us in a 1/4 mile stroll around the flags. Bring your support, your smiles and enjoy the morning. You can choose to run in honor of a veteran or current military hero so we will have bibs with a blank space so you can write their name on the bib. You can pick up your bib on Race Day at the start of the race starting at 8am . In 2020 during the pandemic, Volunteer Services staff saw that many Veterans were in need of food assistance. Out of that need the VA Food Bank came to be. They help any Veteran asking for assistance. Donations of unopened non-perishable food (canned, boxed, bagged, bottled) are appreciated. They also accept gift cards to major grocery stores like Albertsons, Fred Meyer and Winco, along with gift cards for gasoline. All of these items will go directly to our local Veterans in need. All donations can be brought to the Eagle Field of Honor at Reid Merrill Park before our event on May 16th or to Merrill Park May anytime the 16th through 26th 11am to 6pm. For more information on the Field on Honor event: https://eaglefieldofhonor. org/ Thank you for supporting our Veterans!