Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges Walk/Run Challenge

🏃‍♂️ Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges Walk/Run Challenge

Saturday, April 26, 2025
9:00 am

🎉 All Abilities Welcome

• Start Location: Starts at the Sgt. Joshua Desforges Memorial behind Ludlow High School
• Kids Race: Kids Race at 8:30 - no registration necessary
• Pricing: Students and Veterans $25, Registration $35
• Shirts: Participants do get a shirt

🏅 About the Challenge

The Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges Walk/Run Challenge is a race inspired by the life of Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges, a United States Marine that was killed in combat in Afghanistan in May 2010. Josh chased his dream to become a Marine and every day, “lived life full throttle”. This event is not an average 5K run/walk. This event is better described as a 3+ mile road and trail run, with a twist of Marine Corps inspired obstacles and challenges sure to test mettle. 100% of the proceeds of this event have gone, and will continue to go, directly into the Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges Scholarship fund.

🎓 Scholarship Information

• Proceeds: All proceeds go to graduating Ludlow High Seniors that are pursuing their life’s passion as Josh was by becoming a United States Marine.
• Eligibility: This scholarship is open to any student regardless of college. They could be going to a trade school, joining the military, starting their own business etc.
• Purpose: The scholarship is a way of honoring Josh’s life while giving back to the community that supported us tremendously when we lost him.
• More Information: Visit the race website for further details.