Purple Heart Day 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2
Participate by 08/27/2026
(race date estimated)
Purple Heart Day 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 Race Description
On August 7, 1782 George Washington created the Purple Heart and now, August 7th, is known as Purple Heart Day. We are celebrating with our fourth annual Purple Heart 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 13.1 & 26.2. You will get a beautiful purple heart medal. The quote on the medal says, “I only regret that I have but, one life to lose for my country.” -Nathan Hale
Plus, 15% of every registration will be donated to the Purple Heart Foundation. Their mission supports a number of programs and services dedicated to helping ALL veterans and their families.
- Races can be completed anytime in August 2020, even better if it’s August 7th.
- 1 mile, 5k, 10k, 13.1, and 26.2 virtual races are available — you choose which distance you want to complete
- Great for all ages
- A percentage of race registration fees will be donated to the Purple Heart Foundation
- You’ll receive a medal upon completion of your event!
- Registration Fee: $22 (includes a medal, bib, and shipping)
- Medals and bibs will begin shipping out mid-July 2020
- Official Purple Heart gear is available here for a limited time only
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Purple Heart Day 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2
- Location: Anywhere
- Race Date: 2020/08/27 12:15:00 AM (Thursday)
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Categories:
- 1Mile (Medal and bib)
- 5K (Medal and bib)
- 10K (Medal and bib)
- Half Marathon (Medal and bib)
- Full Marathon (Medal and bib)
- FREE: 1 Mile (Digital bib and NO medal)
- FREE: 5K (Digital bib and NO medal)
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