Event Description

5K Mission and Purpose:  To recognize and bring greater awareness to the general public of the service and sacrifices of military personnel in all branches of our Armed Forces – Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard, active, reserve, separated and retired; To shine a light on the dedication of our “Frontline” First Responders – Law Enforcement (including City, County and State Police Officers and Sheriffs), Corrections, 911 Dispatchers, Firefighters (including EMS), Nurses; Raise funds to support non-profit organizations assisting veterans and first responders struggling with post-traumatic stress and thoughts of suicide. 

Pledge of Allegiance Mile (Non-competitive}: Dedicated to the families of Veterans and First Responders who answered the call to serve.

Event Beneficiaries: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Williamsburg and Knott Alone – HOLD FAST.

NAMI Williamsburg is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with mental illness and their families through support, education, and advocacy. NAMI Williamsburg serves the general areas of James City County, Poquoson, Williamsburg and York County.  Support groups are FREE and meet each Tuesday.  E-mail:  info@namiwilliamsburg.org or call 757-220-8535 for more information.  Website: https://namiwilliamsburg.org

Knott Alone-HOLD FAST – Combat veterans helping combat veterans. The guys at the helm of this organization are combat veterans who have struggled with personal challenges after coming home from active duty. Dan Knott, founder, and the rest of his team, want you to know that you are Knott Alone-HOLD FAST. They are on a mission to get fellow veterans out on the water of the Chesapeake Bay to find peace, purpose and connection through shared work and conversation with others who understand the experiences you went through. HOLD FAST provides veterans opportunities to connect with nature and other veterans while harvesting and growing seafood, creating and restoring oyster reefs and cleaning up shorelines.  Website:  https://holdfast.vet/