Event Description
THIS IS MORE THAN A 5K.
On Saturday, October 17, Fitness Within will bring our community together for the fourth annual Operation Run To Heal 5K at Memorial Park in Reading.
This event was built around a mission that matters: raising funds and awareness for the Green Beret Foundation and standing behind the Green Berets, families, and Gold Star and surviving families it serves nationwide.
The Green Beret Foundation provides emergency, immediate, and ongoing support to U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers and their families. Its Gold Star and Surviving Families program helps eligible families navigate grief and life after the loss of their Green Beret. That support can include grief and trauma counseling, help with certain funeral expenses, travel to military memorials, benefits guidance, and connections to trusted resources.
Every registration helps us bring more attention, energy, and resources to that mission.
RUN IT. WALK IT. RUCK IT.
You do not need to be a competitive runner. Chase a personal record, walk with your family, carry a ruck in honor of those who serve, or complete the Virtual 5K from anywhere.
RACE DAY AT A GLANCE
- 11:00 AM-1:00 PM: Packet pickup and same-day registration
- 1:00 PM: Opening Ceremony
- 1:30 PM: Operation Run To Heal 5K
- 2:00-8:00 PM: Post-race beer garden celebration at Reading Common
Dedicated discounted registration is available for veterans and active-duty service members. Every in-person participant receives chip timing, an official race shirt, a limited-edition dog-tag finisher medal, and one complimentary beer ticket for registered participants age 21 or older with valid ID.
Register today, invite someone to join you, and help us turn one afternoon in Reading into a meaningful show of support.
