Patriots 5K

Patriots 5K Event Details

Join us on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at North Park Boathouse for the inaugural Patriots 5K, a powerful community event hosted to honor the lives of our nation's veterans, support military families, and raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention.

Race Participation Options

• Choice of Activity: Participants can choose to run, walk, or ruck the scenic 5K course through North Park.
• Solidarity: Stand in solidarity with those who have served and the families who continue to carry their legacy forward.

Honoring Jerry Ondo

This event is being held in honor of Jerry Ondo, a proud Navy veteran whose life and service continue to inspire others. The Patriots 5K also serves as the launch of Semper Fi Mission's White Star Initiative, which provides scholarships and support to children who have lost a parent to veteran suicide.

Event Highlights

• Timed 5K Run/Walk/Ruck: Experience the excitement of a timed event.
• Veterans Resource Fair: Access valuable resources for veterans and their families.
• Remembrance Ceremony: Honor veterans we have lost.
• Memorial Recognition: Opportunity to honor a loved one through memorial recognition.

Impact of Participation

Whether you are a veteran, active-duty service member, military family member, first responder, or community supporter, your participation helps make a difference. Every registration helps support Semper Fi Mission's programs serving veterans, individuals in recovery, those experiencing homelessness, and families in crisis throughout Western Pennsylvania.

Join Us

Together, we will Run. Remember. Honor.

Event Link

For more information and registration, visit: Patriots 5K Race Page.