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VandyBoys Salute to Service 5K

Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location
Nashville, TN
Charles Hawkins Field, 2600 Jess Neely Dr, 37212
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

A living memorial 5K on Vanderbilt's campus, where each step honors a fallen hero and turns gratitude into action.

  • For a Cause

Who it's for

  • For a Cause
  • Military & First Responders

Great for: cause-driven runners

The VandyBoys Salute to Service 5K is a meaningful event held on Vanderbilt University’s Campus, designed to honor fallen heroes. This run transcends typical race timing, focusing instead on memory and gratitude. Participants receive a bib bearing the name of a fallen hero, carrying their legacy forward with each step. It's presented as a living memorial, uniting generations in action and remembrance, rather than a traditional charity run. This event offers a unique opportunity to participate in something truly significant.

What to expect

  • Run on Vanderbilt University’s Campus.
  • Carry a bib bearing the name of a fallen hero.
  • Participate in a living memorial that honors sacrifice and unites generations.

Standout details

  • Living memorial to fallen heroes
  • Bibs bear names of fallen heroes
  • Focus on memory, not time
  • On Vanderbilt University’s Campus

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 AM CDT · From $34.92

    Opens Feb 22, 2026, 6:59 PM CST · Closes Mar 1, 2026, 6:59 PM CST

  • 5K

    Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 AM CDT · From $27.50

    Opens Feb 22, 2026, 6:59 PM CST · Closes Mar 1, 2026, 6:59 PM CST

  • 5K

    Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 AM CDT · From $27.50

    Opens Feb 22, 2026, 6:59 PM CST · Closes Mar 1, 2026, 6:59 PM CST

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race

Vibe Check

Easygoing

5K distance, rolling area, typically mild weather

  • Rolling area

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

Join us for the  Salute to Service 5K on Vanderbilt University’s Campus.

Most 5Ks are about time. This one’s about memory.

When you register, you’ll receive a bib bearing the name of a fallen hero. You don’t just wear it—you carry it forward, mile by mile, name by name. You become part of something bigger than yourself.

This is not a charity run. This is a living memorial—one that honors sacrifice, unites generations, and turns gratitude into action.

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