Salute the Troops

🎖️ Event Overview

• Event Name: 14th Annual Salute the Troops Memorial Races
• Date: 2025-05-24
• Location: Lakeside Park, Fond Du Lac, WI
• Link: Register Here

🏃‍♂️ Races Offered

• Timed Events: 10K run, 5K run/walk, and kids ‘fun run’ for children 12 and under
• Non-Timed Events: 10K Ruck March, 5K Ruck March
• Accessibility: Our course is wheelchair friendly with award divisions for wheeled participants
• Purpose: Proceeds benefit Salute the Troops of Wisconsin and NAMI, helping Wisconsin Veterans and suicide prevention

👶 Kid's Activities

• Location: Oven Island serves as command central for day-of registration
• Kid's Fun Run: Designed to promote a healthy lifestyle for children
• Excitement: An engaging event for children to participate in as they grow
• Community Focus: Emphasis on local involvement and family-friendly activities

🕊️ Memorial Tribute

• Dedication: The Dobogai Memorial 5K Run/Walk honors Derek Dobagi
• Background: Derek was a law enforcement major and U.S. Army second lieutenant
• Legacy: His family has hosted this memorial race since 2009
• Commemoration: Remembering those who sacrificed for our freedom

🎖️ RUCK Information

• In Memory: We ruck to honor Brandon Michael and all fallen heroes
• Brandon's Journey: Marine Corps Veteran who served in Iraq
• Advocacy: Raising awareness for veterans and promoting camaraderie
• Hero's Call: "Heroes don’t wear capes, they wear dog tags"

🗓️ Race Day Schedule

• 5:30 AM: Onsite registration opens (ends 10 minutes before each race start)
• 6:30 AM: Brandon Michael Memorial 10K Ruck March START
• 7:00 AM: 10K START
• 10:00 AM: 10K COURSE CUTOFF
• 09:00 AM: KIDS RACE START
• 09:30 AM: AWARDS
• Note: Course closes at noon

📅 Registration Details

• Online Registration: Available until race day
• Shirt Guarantee: Race shirts are not guaranteed after May 5th, 2022