Event Overview

Join us for our 14th Annual Salute the Troops Memorial Races! The 2025 races will feature 3 timed events: a 10K run, 5K run/walk and a kids ‘fun run’ for children 12 and under as well as 2 non-timed events: a 10K Ruck March, 5K Ruck March. Our course is wheelchair friendly and has 3 award divisions for wheeled participants for both the 10K and the 5K courses as we follow the prairie trail through and around Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac. This annual running event helps raise money for Salute the Troops of Wisconsin and NAMI. All proceeds stay local and are used to help Wisconsin Veterans and suicide prevention.

Course Description & Map

All events take place inside Lakeside Park.

Schedule

TENTATIVE RACE DAY SCHEDULE:

• 5:30 AM: Onsite registration opens (ends 10 minutes before each race start)
• 6:30 AM: Brandon Michael Memorial 1/2 Marathon Ruck March START
• 6:45 AM: Opening Ceremony
• 7:00 AM: Half Marathon START
• 7:30 AM: 5K run & 5K Ruck March START
• 10:00 AM: HALF MARATHON COURSE CUTOFF
• 09:00 AM: KIDS RACE START
• 09:30 AM: AWARDS
• course closes at noon

Registration & Pricing

Online registration remains open until race day. Race shirts are not guaranteed after May 5th 2022.

Packet Pickup Details

Day of registration and all of the kids’ activities and games are on Oven Island.

What to Bring

Participants should bring their registration confirmation and any necessary gear for their respective events.

Race Day Info

All events take place inside Lakeside Park.

Awards & Categories

There are 3 award divisions for wheeled participants for both the 10K and the 5K courses.

Parking & Transportation

Parking is available at Lakeside Park.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director.

Cancellation Policy

For details on the cancellation policy, please refer to the race website.