Lakeside Park, Fond Du Lac WI
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Race Overview
- Event Name: 14th Annual Salute the Troops Memorial Races
- Date: 2026-05-23
- Location: Lakeside Park, Fond Du Lac, WI
- Details: Features 3 timed events and 2 non-timed events, including a wheelchair friendly course.
Event Highlights
- Timed Events: 10K run, 5K run/walk, kids ‘fun run’ for children 12 and under
- Non-Timed Events: 10K Ruck March, 5K Ruck March
- Course: Follows the prairie trail through and around Lakeside Park
- Fundraising: Supports Salute the Troops of Wisconsin and NAMI
Kids’ Activities
- Location: Oven Island serves as command central for registration and activities
- Purpose: Encourages children to embrace a healthy lifestyle
- Participation: Designed for children ages 12 and under
- Fun Run: Aimed at fostering excitement for fitness
Dobogai Memorial 5K Run/Walk
- In Memory Of: Derek Dobagi, a veteran who served in Iraq
- Background: Became an honored officer in the U.S. Army after graduating Magna Cum Laude
- Tragedy: Remembering Derek's sacrifice and the loss of his scout team in 2007
- Legacy: Family honors Derek’s memory with this annual race since 2009
Ruck Information
- Honoree: Brandon Michael, a Marine Corps Veteran
- Purpose: Ruck to honor fallen soldiers and support those deployed
- Mission: Advocate for change and recognize unappreciated service members
- Significance: Emphasizes understanding the sacrifices of military personnel
Registration Details
- Online Registration: Open until race day
- Shirt Availability: Not guaranteed after May 5th, 2022
Memorial Boot Garden
- Dedication: Invite to honor a veteran with a photo and information
- Submission: Send details to race@salutethetroopswi.org by May 27 at noon
- Information to Include: Service branch, dates of service, and additional details
- Size: Limit responses to the size of an index card
Tentative Race Day Schedule
- 5:30 AM: Onsite registration opens (closes 10 minutes before each race)
- 6:30 AM: Brandon Michael Memorial 10K Ruck March START
- 6:45 AM: Opening Ceremony
- 7:00 AM: 10K START
- 7:30 AM: 5K run & 5K Ruck March START
- 10:00 AM: 10K COURSE CUTOFF
- 9:00 AM: KIDS RACE START
- 9:30 AM: AWARDS
- Course Closure: Course closes at noon
More Information
- Website: Salute the Troops Memorial Race
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