This year's Run for our Heroes event will be held IN-PERSON on Saturday, April 23, 2022 in Olde City Park in downtown Wylie, TX!
Registration for participating in the 2021 Run For our Heroes will be open until the actual event, however, you must be registered no later than Saturday, April 9, 2022 to be guaranteed to receive an event t-shirt for race day (for those registering for the shirt bundle). If you register past this date, you will still receive a shirt but it might be after the event.
**Note: Anyone who pre-registers for the Race or pre-orders a race t-shirt, we will be having two opportunities for early pick ups:
8:30-10 am and 4-6:30 pm on Friday, April 23rd at Olde City Park under the park pavilion located at 112 N. Ballard Avenue in Wylie, TX 75098
You may also pick up race bibs and t-shirts on race day starting at 7am in Olde City Park.
If you have any questions, please contact Becky Welch at 214-395-4952 or by emailing bwelch@1ltwelchrunforourheroes.org
Registration for participating in the 2021 Run For our Heroes will be open until the actual event, however, you must be registered no later than Saturday, April 9, 2022 to be guaranteed to receive an event t-shirt for race day (for those registering for the shirt bundle). If you register past this date, you will still receive a shirt but it might be after the event.
**Note: Anyone who pre-registers for the Race or pre-orders a race t-shirt, we will be having two opportunities for early pick ups:
8:30-10 am and 4-6:30 pm on Friday, April 23rd at Olde City Park under the park pavilion located at 112 N. Ballard Avenue in Wylie, TX 75098
You may also pick up race bibs and t-shirts on race day starting at 7am in Olde City Park.
If you have any questions, please contact Becky Welch at 214-395-4952 or by emailing bwelch@1ltwelchrunforourheroes.org
2022 Event Sponsor Information:
Email- BWelch@1ltwelchrunforourheroes.org
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2022 Vendor Registration Information & Registration:
Email- AYoung@1ltwelchrunforourheroes.org
**We will be holding our vendor fair portion of the event from 9-2pm in Olde City Park. A 10x10 space costs $35 (limited spots for electricity are on a first-come basis). Please check out our vendor ads on our Facebook page to learn about some of our awesome vendors by "liking" 1LT Robert F. Welch III Charity!
DateApril 23, 2022
Events5K Run
1 Mile Walk/Run Ruck March Opening Ceremonies and special Wreath Laying in Olde City Park Vendor Fair and Activities in the Park FREE Heroes Lunch (military veterans and first responders and their families) |
Race Day AddressOlde City Park
112 S Ballard Avenue Wylie, Texas Parking LocationThere will be parking available downtown along Ballard and the surrounding streets. There will be additional parking located across the street at First Baptist Church of Wylie and Inwood National Bank.
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Race Start & Vendor LocationThe 5k and 1 mile will both be taking place IN-PERSON this year! Run or walk with your family and friends! Pets are always welcome to join us as well (they must be on a leash at all times while at event). We would LOVE to have you share your pics and videos with us as you participate! Pics and videos can be shared on our 1LT Robert F. Welch III Charity Facebook page or by email to BWelch@1ltwelchrunforourheroes.org
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Schedule2022 Run for our Heroes Schedule:
8:30am- Opening ceremonies in Olde City Park (National anthem and flag presentation followed by a special Patriotic rendition from the Wylie FD Pipes and Drums and a wreath laying for our fallen. 9-2pm- FREE Vendor Fair and family activities in the park 11:00-12:30pm- Heroes Lunch in Olde City Park (open for all military veterans and first responders and their families). Eat your food in the park or take it to go! Homeless Veterans Blessing Bag Items Donation Drop off- 8am-2pm (Olde City Park-down at Veteran's Memorial) |
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5K and 1 Mile Race Route
Both routes will be on paved roadway
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Looking Back at Race Years Past....
11th Annual Run for our Heroes- Saturday, April 23, 2022
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