Sign up online before March 1, 2016, and registration is only $25
Go to: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Media/Warriors5KRun

As of 2015, 95% of all funds raised through Operation First Response go directly to help wounded troops and their families.

Operation First Response is a 501(c)3 tax exempt nonprofit organization formed in the State of Virginia. Your donations are tax deductible and are used to support our nation’s wounded troops and their families with personal and financial needs. Services are provided from the onset of injury, throughout their recovery period and along their journey from military life into the civilian world. Financial aid varies as each case is based on individual needs ranging from rent, utilities, vehicle payments, groceries, clothing, and travel expenses.

Learn more about the organization at http://www.operationfirstresponse.org/

Our 5k loops twice around Rose Tree Park. There are hills, so it's not an easy run, but our runners have told us they love it! And, the run is completely lined by American flags.

This year's run is May 14 in Rose Tree Park in Media, Pennsylvania. The run starts promptly at 10 a.m. (in-person registration starts at 9, but it's smart--and lower cost--to register online.

Rose Tree Park is located at:
1671 N Providence Rd
Media, PA 19063

Warriors 5k Run Age Groups:
13 & under
14 – 19
20 – 29
30 – 39
40 – 49
50 – 59
60 & up

Register at: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Media/Warriors5KRun

Our runners inspire us and bring a great spirit to the race! We had a father and daughter win in our first year. We've had kids run the 5k and then play in the kid zone the rest of the day. We've cheered on inspiring runners that came with one of our sponsors, Prosthetic Innovations, and ran their first 5k using a prosthetic leg (not an easy task on that grass!), We've had parents push kids in strollers (also not easy through grass and over hills) and some people even run with their dogs--if the dogs are leashed and friendly, and the weather isn't too hot.

Our first year we had about 80 runners and last year we had close to 200! We love our runners!

The top overall male and female finishers each get awarded after the race with some goodies. And our top three finishers in each age group get dogtag medals.

Our Warriors 5k sports tech t-shirt is free with 5k race registration. We guarantee t-shirts for everyone who registers online.

Remember, register by March 1 and save! Price goes up to $30 March 1 and is $35 in person on race day.

https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Media/Warriors5KRun

The Warriors 5k was added to our signature event, the Walk for the Wounded, in 2014.

Our Walk for the Wounded begins with a ceremony honoring our troops directly after the run ends. Usually, you get to hear directly from the people and families we help. They become like family to us.

After the ceremony, the Walk for the Wounded (about half the length of the run) begins. Throughout the day, we'll have music, food, beverages, a kids zone with a zip line and other fun activities.

Go to http://www.walkforthewounded.org/ for information about the day's events and if you want to register any friends or family for the walk.
(Run registration is through the RunSignUp page)

We're lucky to have the Phillies Phanatic come to the day's events (usually in the early afternoon) each year. And we're even luckier to have many veterans and active military join us as well. They've served their country, so we feel it's an honor to celebrate and serve them.

The veterans and military members we've met and helped are so humble and gracious. They don't ask for attention, but many definitely need and deserve our support.

Web Links

Warriors 5k Registration:
https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Media/Warriors5KRun

Operation First Response charity site
http://www.operationfirstresponse.org/

Walk for the Wounded Registration & Info:
http://www.walkforthewounded.org/