7700 16th St. N., Saint Petersburg FL
Saturday, June 7th, 2025
🏃♂️ Race Overview
- Date: 2025-06-07
- Location: 7700 16th St. N., Saint Petersburg, FL
- Event: DEFENDER 5k and 2.2 mile Ruck, Run or Walk
- More Info: Visit Race Page
📅 Registration Deadline
- Deadline for Guaranteed Event Shirt: May 15th
- After May 15th: T-shirts will be based on availability.
- Appreciation: Thank you for your understanding.
💖 Cause and Purpose
- Proceeds: Benefit local organizations committed to battling suicide.
- Remembering Heroes: Honoring all we have lost, including those on the battlefield and to their own demons.
- Community Effort: We Ruck - We Carry the Weight and Bear the Burden.
- Commitment: Honor and Remember Fallen Heroes, focusing on military suicide prevention.
🌟 Special Acknowledgment
- In Memory: Honoring Marine Anthony Muhlstadt, who died by suicide on November 19th, 2021.
- Legacy: Known as a 'Defender' by friends and family, he stood up for the underdog.
- Awareness: This Ruck Walk aims to raise awareness for active duty and veteran suicide prevention.
- Community Support: We carry forward Anthony’s burden through our actions.
🎉 Celebration of Life
- Post-Event: Join Anthony's family and friends for a birthday celebration after the walk.
- Activities: There will be music, vendors, giveaways, camaraderie, and friendship.
- Birthday Cake: Celebrate with cake to honor lives lived in respect of God, Community, and Country.
- Invitation: Everyone is welcome to join in the celebration.
Starting Line Map
Coaching
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