Dan Healy Memorial 5K

Race Overview

The Dan Healy Memorial 5K will take place on November 1, 2026, at the Dan R. Healy Outdoor Pool in Exeter, NH. You can find more details and register for the race [here](https://runsignup.com/Race/NH/Exeter/DanHealyMemorial5K?aflt_token=QZt1KFBDIiIun5smo9vi7y59qq2fNLcB).

About SCPO Daniel R. Healy

• Background: Senior Chief Petty Officer Daniel R. Healy, US Navy SEAL, BUD/S Class 176.
• Birthplace: Born on July 17, 1968, in Exeter, NH.
• Service Record: KIA in the Hindu Kush mountains of Kunar Province, Afghanistan, on June 28, 2005, during Operation Red Wings.
• Final Mission: Lost when the MH-47 helicopter he was aboard was shot down while on a rescue mission.

Awards and Recognition

• Valor Awards: Posthumously awarded the Bronze Star with Combat “V” for Valor.
• Other Awards: Received the Purple Heart and Afghanistan Campaign Medal.
• Additional Honors: Includes Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, and the Good Conduct Medal (3).
• Services: Also awarded the National Defense Service Medal.

Mission of the Dan Healy Foundation

• Community Service: To uphold the honor and dedication exemplified by Senior Chief Healy.
• Scholarships: Providing scholarships to area students entering the military or a trade school.
• Veterans Support: Aiding Seacoast area veterans in various ways.
• Single Parents: Offering grants to deserving single parents.

Important Registration Information

Shirts are only guaranteed if registered by October 1, 2026!