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Race Day Information
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Please take note of the following information about the Run for Our Heroes event happening on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Olde City Park in downtown Wylie, TX. The registration for the event will be open until the day of the event, but if you want to receive an event t-shirt on race day, you must register by Saturday, April 12, 2025, at midnight. Those who register past this date may still receive a shirt, but it might not be on the day of the event.
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It's important to note that if you pre-register for the race or pre-order a race t-shirt, there are two opportunities for early pick-up. These are scheduled for Friday, April 25th, at Olde City Park, under the park pavilion located at 112 N. Ballard Avenue in Wylie, TX. You can pick up your bib and t-shirt from 8:30-10 am or 4-6:30 pm.
On race day, bibs and t-shirts can be picked up starting at 7 am in Olde City Park. If you have any questions, please contact Becky Welch at 214-395-4952 or email [email protected].​
THANK YOU to our 2025 Run for our Heroes' Sponsors:

2025 Event Sponsor Information:
Email- [email protected]

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2025 Vendor Registration Information & Registration:
Email-
​Brenda at [email protected]

**We will be holding our vendor fair portion of the event from 8-2pm in Olde City Park. A 10x10 space costs $60 (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!

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Date

April 26, 2025

Events

5K Run
1 Mile Walk/Run
Ruck March
Opening Ceremonies in Olde City Park

Vendor Fair and Activities in the Park
FREE Heroes Brunch (military veterans and first responders and their families)


Race Day Address

Olde City Park
112 S Ballard Avenue
Wylie, Texas

Parking Location

There will be parking available downtown along Ballard and the surrounding streets. There will be additional parking located across the street at The Cross Church of Wylie and Inwood National Bank.

Race Start & Vendor Location

Run or walk with your family and friends in either our 5k or 1miler fun run! 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 [email protected]
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Schedule

2025 Run for our Heroes Schedule:

8:30am- Opening ceremonies in the park.

 8-2pm- FREE Vendor Fair and family activities in the park

​9-10:30am- Heroes Brunch 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!

9:30am- "Blended" performs LIVE on stage!
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11:30am- Jesse Watts performs LIVE on stage!
​Homeless Veterans Blessing Bag Items Donation Drop off- 8am-2pm (Olde City Park Pavilion) 

 
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2025 Race Registration is Now Open!

5K and 1 Mile Race Route
Both routes will be on paved roadway

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2025 Run for our Heroes Live Entertainment Line Up in Olde City Park


Blended
(4) Facebook / [email protected]
See them Live starting at 9:30am
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Jesse Watts
www.jesseleewatts.com / Instagram: @jesseleewatts
See him Live starting at 11:30am

Looking Back at Race Years Past....

11th Annual Run for our Heroes- Saturday, April 23, 2022

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More From the Past...

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The 1LT Robert F. Welch III Charity is a registered IRS 501(c)3.
Tax ID# 46-2234352
(c)2024 1LT Robert F. Welch III Charity
All Rights Reserved.
1LT Robert F. Welch III Charity
617 Odenville Drive
Wylie, TX 75098
214-395-4952
[email protected]​

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112 South Ballard Avenue

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      • SFC Christopher Horvath
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