2025 Bridesburg Memorial Day 5k and 1 Mile Honor Walk

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The Bridesburg Memorial Day Parade is one of the oldest and longest Memorial Day Parades in Pennsylvania. After World War II, Bridesburg resident, Edward Dubeck's mission in life was to make sure people remember all service members who didn't make it home from war.

🎖️ History

In the late 1970s, the United Veterans of Bridesburg was founded by Bridesburg residents, Edward DuBeck, John 'Moose' Muszynski, and the Commanders of both VFW Post 2 and American Legion Post 821 to continue to remember those who served in defense of our American values.

💰 Fundraising Purpose

The mission of the Bridesburg Memorial Day 5K is to help raise funds to be sure that this special parade will continue to honor all who have served, past and present. Donations will be greatly appreciated.

📅 Event Details

• Date & Time: Saturday, May 17, 2025
• Location: 4601 Richmond Street, Philadelphia, PA
• Race Day Registration: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
• 5K Start: 8:30 AM
• Honor Walk Start: 8:45 AM

🍻 Post-Race Refreshments

Refreshments provided post race by Yards Brewing Company, the United Veterans of Bridesburg and race administration.

🔗 Register Here

You can find more information and register for the race at this link.

🏅 Final Note

In order to continue to honor all of those who have served, past and present, in defense of our American Values, The United Veterans of Bridesburg are holding this 5K Memorial Run and 1 Mile Honor Walk to raise funds to help make Mr. DuBeck's annual parade a success.