Events

5K – Millstadt VFW Post 7980

Date: November 22, 2025
Location: Millstadt VFW Post 7980 – 200 Veterans Drive, Millstadt, IL 62260
Time: Check-in opens at 6:30AM | Race starts at 8:00 AM

Join us for the 1st Annual 5K, a community run/walk dedicated to honoring our veterans and supporting our effort to restore the Veterans Memorial. Whether you're racing for a new PR or walking in memory of a loved one, this event brings together all ages to celebrate freedom, community, and service.

Overall 5K Awards: Top 3 male and female overall will receive trophies. Top male and female veteran will receive trophies. Top male and female wheelchair will receive a trophy. All participants registered by October 31 will receive a medal. Long sleeve t-shirts (T-Shirt not guaranteed for registrations after Nov. 2). Attendance Prizes.

Age Group 5K Awards: Trophies will also be awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers in each age group: 14 & Under, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60 & Above.