MVHCT Heroic Walk, Run & Roll 5K and .5 Mile

🏃‍♂️ MVHCT Heroic Walk, Run & Roll 5K Event

MVHCT is excited to announce that on June 7th, 2025, we will be hosting our 4th Annual community walk/run event that is open to people of all abilities. All proceeds from this event will be directed to the MVH at Chesterfield Township’s charitable support fund, which helps enhance the quality of life for our members and so much more.

🏅 5K Run/Walk

• Join Us: Experience the beautiful grounds of our heroes’ home while supporting a great cause!
• Mascots: As you arrive, be sure to catch a glimpse of our beloved mascots, Emma and Charlie, our majestic bald eagles. You can view them from the road, but please respect their space—getting too close could disturb their nest, and we want to keep them safe for our veterans to enjoy.
• Open to All: This event is open to participants of all abilities, ensuring everyone can take part in honoring and supporting our veterans.
• Proceeds: All proceeds will go to the charitable support fund at Michigan Veteran Homes at Chesterfield Township, helping to provide quality of life programs, activities, outings, and more for those who have served our nation.

🚶‍♀️ Remembrance Walk (.5 Mile)

• Not a Runner: No problem! This event is for everyone—including you. Lace up your walking shoes and join our heroes for a 0.5-mile loop of remembrance around the home.
• Honor and Connect: It’s more than just a walk—it’s a chance to honor, connect, and thank the veterans who have given so much for our nation.
• Ways to Participate: Whether you're here to have fun, dress up, give high-fives, or even volunteer to push a veteran in the walk, there’s a way for everyone to be involved.
• Commemorative Shirt: As a token of our appreciation, all participants will receive a commemorative shirt if registered before May 23rd, plus the unforgettable experience of meeting some of the bravest individuals, their families, and the incredible staff who serve them every day.

🙌 Volunteer Opportunities

• We Need You: We want this to be a truly memorable event for our heroes, and to make it a success, WE NEED YOU!
• Support Our Mission: Your involvement will make a significant impact, and we appreciate any help you can provide.
• Gift of Time: Thank you in advance for the gift of your time. Together, we can make this event an unforgettable experience!
• Volunteer Link: Interested in being a volunteer for our event? Choose your preferred volunteer position HERE.

💼 Sponsorship Opportunities

Contact Ryan Engle at 517.285.5375 or engleR3@michigan.gov for sponsorship opportunities supporting the Charitable Support Fund Available.

📅 Race Day Schedule

• 7:30 am - 9:45 am: Event Check-in and walk-up registration
• 8:45 am: Presenting of Colors/National Anthem
• 9:00 am: Remembrance Walk starts
• 10:00 am: 5K runners report to start line
• 10:15 am: 5K starts
• 10 am - 12 pm: Hotdog lunch, provided by our sponsor
• 10:30 - 11:15 am: Finisher medals at finish line
• 11:15 am: Top age bracket winners and silent auction announced

PARKING WILL BE OFF SITE. PLEASE ALLOW FOR AN EXTRA 10-15 MINUTES TO PARK AND GET TO THE STAGING AREA.

All registered runners and walkers will receive a finisher medal, race t-shirt and lunch.

Volunteers can purchase a shirt with their $10 volunteer event registration. Don't forget to sign up for your preferred volunteer position!

For more information, please visit the race website.