Iraq/Afghanistan Run for Remembrance

 Join Our Team! Run/Walk for a Cause!

Join our team and run in remembrance of those who were wounded or killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan! There are several opportunities to join our team and show your support. If you are not in the area consider doing a shadow run! Contact us for info! info@operationward57.org

 

SEATTLE MARATHON (HALF, FULL)

SAVE THE DATE FOR 2016! NOV 27TH!

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For a 7th year, following the successful Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon Baghdad Shadow Run, which took place in Baghdad, Iraq in November 2009, the Seattle Marathon Association is teaming up with Operation Ward 57 and Soldiers from Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM) once again. This year, the Seattle Marathon Association and Amica Insurance will sponsor soldiers from the First Corps, America’s Corps, from JBLM as they organize a team to run in the Amica Insurance Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon on November 29th as an Iraq/Afghanistan Run for Remembrance in honor of those who died or were wounded in combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. For more info, see the Run for Remembrance Facebook page.

The team is open to all. Wounded Warriors may qualify for reduced or free race entries. Wheelchairs & Handbikes are allowed. Operation Ward 57 will also be hosting a booth at the Health+Fitness Expo to bring attention to the long struggle wounded Soldiers have on the road to recovery. In 2010, the SMA brought on Operation Ward 57 as an Official Charity Partner. This charity supports wounded warriors as they recover from severe injuries. Participants may donate to Operation Ward 57 at www.operationward57.org.

This year’s event will continue to foster the relationship with SMA and Amica Insurance and promises to be a first class event for all involved. Baghdad Shadow Run organizer MAJ Mark Piccone extends his sincere appreciation to SMA and Amica Insurance for their unparalleled support of the Soldiers and Families at Joint Base Lewis McChord.

To register for the Iraq/Afghanistan Run for Remembrance please email Brittney@operationward57.org

You will then be forwarded the registration form which can be faxed or mailed back.

**New this year for those interested in joining the official team – we will cover your entry fee into the race plus provide you with a team race shirt. You will be required to fundraise $300 by race day. We will help you create an easy fundraising platform!**

 

For more info on the race go to http://www.seattlemarathon.org/