Honoring our Heroes 4th Annual 5K & 2 Mile Ruck

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Date: September 6, 2025
• Location: 1510 Camp Meridale Rd., Meridian, MS
• Event: 4th Annual 5K & 2 Mile Ruck
• URL: Honoring our Heroes Race Details

🎖️ Our Mission

• Purpose: Raising awareness of Suicide and PTSD.
• Goal: To "Heal the Hidden Wounds of War" and stop the statistic of 22 a day committing suicide.
• Change: New location at Camp Meridale, while the mission remains the same.

🌲 Location Highlights

• Site: Camp Meridale is the home of Soldiers Freedom Outdoors Mississippi.
• Service: Serving military service members, veterans, and their families each month.
• Programs: Weekend retreats, blacksmithing, hunting, fishing, and more.
• Environment: 170 acres of rolling hills, beautiful terrain, and natural springs at no cost.

🌳 Event Details

• Nature: Enjoy all that nature offers while participating.
• Type: An all-terrain event with trails through the woods, hills, and uneven ground.
• Refreshments: Free food and drinks provided after the awards ceremony.

🤝 Support and Proceeds

• Funding: All proceeds support service members, veterans, and their families.
• Organization: Through Soldiers Freedom Outdoors.
• Website: Visit Soldiers Freedom Outdoors for more information on their programs.