EVENTS

Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES also available-  contact SPCICWI@gmail.com

A "MARCH" is a fast walk

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Sat. NOV. 9, 2024 with an additional

5K and 10K routes

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9:00am

Veterans Day Memorial Run/March to bring awareness to Soldier Suicide

Starting point at Platteville Swiss Valley Dog Park , Platteville WI (E. Mineral & Valley Street) and follow the Mound View State Trail into Belmont. The 14 miles participants will turn around in Belmont and return to the Dog Park.  Shuttle services back to the dog park will be offered for 7 mile participants. All races are open to both Military and Civilians. 

PRIZES- No Cash Prizes (Suicide Prevention T-shirts)

1st, 2nd, 3rd Place, Team & Individual that makes the largest donation at registration 

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The event has 3 major components: Competition, Awareness, and Honoring our Veteran Brothers and Sisters 

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Competition:  The event is divided into a 7 mile and 14 mile Challenge.  Participants are able to choose to compete in a Run, March or Heavy March (15lb. pack). A "March" is a military term for "Race Walk."  All competitors will leave with the knowledge of participating in an event which truly supports and honors our Veterans!

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Our women and men deployed, that serve our country do not stop due to the weather; so rain or shine, come out and enjoy our race.

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If you want to participate in the Run/ March register here. Please fill out your contact information and which race you will be participating in.  7 Miles (11.27 Kil) or  14 Miles ( 22.53 Kil)  With or Without a 15# pack.

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Competition Guidelines:​

• Participants competing in a military uniform will wear DCUs or their service equivalent uniform.

• Numbers will be attached to the front chest of the uniform or T-shirt only.  There will be checkpoints along the route.  Numbers must be attached to the front.

• Participants may wear any footwear or attire appropriate for running the course and weather conditions

• Individual may wear individual components of military type clothing (i.e. BDU trousers, military boots, military headgear, etc.).

• Teams representing organization such as police or fire units may wear uniforms. Distinctive unit T-shirts are encouraged in lieu of uniforms.

• Participants between the ages of 12 and 15 years old, providing the individual are registered and running with a parent/ guardian or a member of the family 18 years or older, may compete.

• The route will close at 3:00 p.m.

• Removal of signs or other markers is strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification.

• Refunds will not be authorized once registered nor will they be issued do to inclement weather or cancellation of the march or run. Specific situations such as military deployment or medical emergency will be taken into consideration, however the individual must contact us directly and provide appropriate documentation.

• Good sportsmanship is expected at all times!

Heavy March Specific Competition Guidelines:

• Marchers in the Heavy Division must have a minimum of 15 pounds including their rucksacks/backpacks, which will be weighed and verified at the finish line.

• Heavy Marchers that are Officers , Firemen, and EMTs have the option to wear their Safety Gear/Equipment of a minimum of 15 pounds.

• Packs will be filled with items of your choice prior to starting the race, with the exceptions below. 

• The pack cannot include rocks, sandbags, water or other items which could be picked up along the route. Marchers in this category with less than 15 pounds will be disqualified from this division of competition.

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Awareness & Honor: Signs will be posted along the route with suicide statistics, resources, and phrases to spark the good memories of our fallen brothers and sisters.

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$25 per Person   

(Receive a VA Tshirt, 988 Stocking cap & Positive Message Deck of Cards)

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Team Option: $75 per team 

• Teams will consist of 3 members, no more, no less.

• All teams are required to march single file for the first 2 miles of the march.  This allows faster marchers and runners room to pass.

• Teams will be judged by their times added together for a final timing; however, if a team member cannot continue, it is the team’s duty to ensure that they are left in the care of an aid station. Leaving a comrade behind is not in the spirit of the event. Once a team member is left in the care of medical personnel, the remainder of the team may choose to complete the course; however, the entire team is disqualified from placing. The team's time will still be posted on our website with an annotation of the discrepancy. 

• Co-ed teams must have at least one members of each gender.

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Deadline November 10, 2023 - Payment Options Below