Wounded Warrior Project Carry Forward 5K
Air Force Academy, Colorado, United States
Aug, 2026 (TBD)
5k
Race Information
Join the Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Carry Forward® 5K at the Air Force Academy. Take action to honor wounded warriors and their sacrifice. Every step you take and dollar you raise will help wounded warriors as they take on their next mission. You can walk, jog or run the 5K. Amp it up by considering one of three special ways to show your support for our nation’s bravest: Carry a flag to show support and patriotism. Carry a weight to represent the responsibilities veterans bear while serving our country. Carry another person to symbolize one warrior carrying another in their time of need.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 500 - 1,000
Elevation: Some Hills
Course Type: Trail
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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