14th Annual Races May 24th 2025
We want to thank all of you who made our 2024 Race/Ruck a success. Sponsors, racers, and volunteers: you made it happen! You are helping us help those who served our country.
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Registration is open for our 14th annual races. Please register early for our 2025 races as prices increase after March 31, 2025.
For all inquiries about sponsoring our races, please email: race@salutethetroopswi.org
Salute the Troops 10k
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Start Time: 7:00 am
Start Location: Lakeside Park - Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Route: See map below
Packet Pickup: Packet pickup available on Friday, May 23 from 4-7pm at Attitude Sports, 209 N Macy St. Race day packet pickup is available on Saturday morning from 6am until 6:45am. Timing Chips will be available at Packet Pickup.
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Online registration closes at the start of the race. Participants can still register the day of the event. ​Racers must finish within three hours.
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Awards are presented on race day to the overall male & female finishers, the top male & female finishers in each age category (excluding the overall winners), and the top male & female veteran finisher.
The top overall male and female finishers will receive a plaque. We are proud of you!
Age Brackets:
0 - 14 15 - 19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+
Dobogai Memorial 5K Race
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Start Time: 7:30 am
Start Location: Lakeside Park - Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Route: See map below
Packet Pickup: Packet pickup available on Friday, May 23 from 4-7pm at Attitude Sports, 209 N Macy St. Race day packet pickup is available on Saturday morning from 6am until 6:45am. Timing Chips will be available at Packet Pickup.
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Online registration closes at the start of the race. Participants can still register the day of the event.
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Awards are presented on race day to the overall male & female finishers, the top male & female finishers in each age category (excluding the overall winners), and the top male & female veteran finisher overall.
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Age Brackets:
0 - 14 15 - 19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+
Brandon Michael Memorial Ruck March
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Start Time:
10k Ruck Start Time 6:30 a.m.
5K Ruck Start Time w/ 5k race @ 7:00 a.m.
(dogs are welcome on the 5k Ruck)
Start Location: Lakeside Park - Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Route: See map below
Packet Pickup: Packet pickup available on Friday, May 23 from 4-7pm at Attitude Sports, 209 N Macy St. Race day packet pickup is available on Saturday morning from 6am until 6:45am. Timing Chips will be available at Packet Pickup.
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Online registration closes at the start of the race. Participants can still register the day of the event.
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Packs are required to get the full effect- 20 lbs are recommended but not mandatory.
This race is done in partnership with NAMI Fond du Lac.
Fox Valley Savings Bank
2025 Kids' Race
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Start Time: 9:30 am
Start Location: Lakeside Park - Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
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This is a kids "fun run" for participants 12 and under. Also, kids will have timed bib tags.
Registration Fee: $10 (Online registration closes at the start of the race. Participants can still register the day of the event.)
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