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Race day

Race day at North Park.

The full race-day schedule is below, from check-in at 8:00 AM to the Veterans Resource Fair. Any day-of changes are posted at the top of every page.

  • Sep 26, 2026
  • North Park
  • 9:00 AM

The schedule

From check-in to the resource fair.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · North Park Boathouse · All times Eastern

Before the gun

  1. Registration & Welcome

    Check-in, packets, merchandise, and morning fellowship.

  2. Color Guard

  3. National Anthem

  4. Opening Prayer

  5. Race Instructions

    Course details and final announcements.

The race

  1. Patriots 5K Race Start

    Run · Walk · Ruck

  2. Last Runner Expected to Finish

    The course closes shortly after the final participant.

After the finish

  1. In Memory Of Ceremony & Flag Dedication

    Honoring our fallen brothers and sisters.

  2. Race Awards

  3. Veterans Resource Fair

    Connect with local, state, and national resources. Open to all: veterans, families, and the community.

The course

A 5K through North Park.

A 5K covers 3.1 miles. The course is an out-and-back along the North Park Lake shoreline — out to the turnaround and back to the start. The map below shows the route; exact start and turnaround points will be confirmed before race week.

Get directions in Google Maps

Getting there

Plan your morning.

Parking
North Park has lot parking for events of this size. The designated lots and an overflow plan will be posted here closer to the event.
Packet pickup
Pick up your bib at check-in on race morning, starting at 8:00 AM at the North Park Boathouse. There is no separate pickup day.
Weather
The race is held outdoors at North Park. Any weather updates will be posted here and shared with registrants.

Everyone is welcome

All paces. All people.

This is a community memorial, not a race only for the fast. Push a stroller, roll a wheelchair, walk beside a friend, or carry a ruck in someone’s memory. The finish line is the same for everyone.

  • Runners, walkers, and ruckers at every pace
  • Strollers and wheelchairs welcome
  • Families and first-timers welcome

Before race day

Questions? Just ask.

If you need anything before the race, from accessibility to parking to volunteering, call and we will help.

Call (412) 636-4436Register

More questions about race day? Read the FAQ.