SSG Tanner Grone Soccer Field, Gorham NH
Saturday, July 11th, 2026
🏃♂️ Race Overview
Join us for the first annual SSG Tanner Grone Memorial 5K, a special race dedicated to honoring the life and legacy of SSG Tanner Grone, a beloved local community member, who enjoyed bringing people together and having fun. This event, organized by Tanner's sister and one of his best friends, will celebrate his love for community, family, and friendships, while raising funds to support a Gorham High School Senior who shares values close to his heart.
📅 Race Date
Tanner enlisted in the Army on July 11, 2017, and to honor his service and his spirit, the race will take place each year in July. The month that marked the beginning of his military journey, and the beginning for finding himself.
🏞️ Race Course
The 5K course will start at Tanner’s soccer field, a place where he excelled and made lifelong memories. The race will wind its way through the town, passing Tanner’s childhood home and the schools he attended, offering participants a heartfelt journey through a few of the places that shaped his life.
🎉 Post-Race Celebrations
Post-race celebrations will include:
- Light Refreshments: Enjoy snacks and drinks after your run.
- Music: Celebrate with some tunes to keep spirits high.
- Figure-Eight Challenge: Join in on this exciting competition inspired by Tanner’s speed.
- Community Spirit: A chance to gather and honor Tanner together.
🤝 Join Us
Come run, walk, or cheer on participants as we honor SSG Tanner Grone — a true friend, brother, and hero. Let’s unite in his memory and continue the legacy he built of love, camaraderie, and service.
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