**Out of respect for the health and wellness of our heroes and supporters, this year's Run for our Heroes event will be held virtually! Please check out our Race Day Agenda for a list of live-streamed and in-person parts of the event that will be held on race day. We would love to have you share your pics and videos with us by emailing them to BWelch@1ltwelchrunforourheroes.org or messaging them to our Facebook page! We look forward to returning to our normal celebration next year!
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 Friday, April 9, 2021 to be guaranteed to receive an event t-shirt and runner medal (for those registering for the bundle deal).
**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 5-6:30 pm on Friday, April 16th 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 from 9am-1pm in Olde City Park.
If you have any questions, please contact Becky at 214-395-4952
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 Friday, April 9, 2021 to be guaranteed to receive an event t-shirt and runner medal (for those registering for the bundle deal).
**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 5-6:30 pm on Friday, April 16th 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 from 9am-1pm in Olde City Park.
If you have any questions, please contact Becky at 214-395-4952
2021 Event Sponsor Information:
Email- BWelch@1ltwelchrunforourheroes.org
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2021 Vendor Registration Information & Registration:
Email- AYoung@1ltwelchrunforourheroes.org
**We will not be holding our vendor fair portion of the event this year due to health concerns. 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 17 2021
EventsVirtual:
5K Run 1 Mile Walk/Run Ruck March Live-Streamed: Opening Ceremonies Musical Tributes Tribute to our Heroes In-Person: Opening Ceremonies in Olde City Park- 9am Drive-thru Heroes Lunch- 10:30-1pm (Olde City Park Pavilion) Veteran's Food Pantry Donation Drop off- 9am-1pm (Olde City Park) |
Race Day AddressFounder's Park
851 Hensley Lane Wylie, Texas Parking LocationThere will be parking available in the Olde City Park area.
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Race Start & Vendor LocationThe 5k and 1 mile will both be taking place VIRTUALLY this year! We would LOVE to have you share your pics and videos with us as you participate! Run or walk outside in your community, jump on a treadmill, or find another creative way to 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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Schedule021 Run for our Heroes Schedule:
9am- Small opening ceremonies in Old City Park (National anthem and flag presentation followed by a special Patriotic rendition from the Wylie FD Pipes and Drums) . Bring a lawn chair and watch it in person down by the Veteran's Memorial or watch it via Facebook Live. 10:30-1pm- Heroes Lunch in Olde City Park and food donation drop off for Veteran's Food Pantry (this will be a come andgoo event). Eat your food in the park or take it to go! 7:30pm- Amazing Grace by Pipes and Drums followed by the playing of Taps by Randall Mcguire |
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Our Live Entertainment Schedule on the Main Stage Includes:
**We will be posting some musical tributes on our 1LT Robert F. Welch III Charity Facebook page. Please make sure to "Like" us to follow us!
5K and 1 Mile Race Route
Race will be virtual for the 2021 season. Please plan to join us in person for 2022!
