3rd Annual Sweat For A Vet 5K Fun Run

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

We are proud to announce that the Sons Of The American Legion Squadron 178 in Murrells Inlet is holding our 3rd annual 5K Fun Run on June 6th, 2026 at the American Legion Post 178 in Murrells Inlet, SC.

💪 Join the Cause

So many people stepped up for our military veterans last year! This year it is time to stand with our veterans and SWEAT FOR A VET AGAIN!

• Event Type: 3rd Annual Sweat For A Vet 5K Run/Walk
• Location: American Legion Post 178, Murrells Inlet, SC
• Virtual Option: Run/walk from your location!
• Course: A beautiful flat course with very few turns.

🎖️ Support Our Veterans

The sole purpose of this event is to help up continue providing support to our LOCAL military veterans and their families. If you ran our race last year, you know that we are serious about helping our LOCAL veterans!

• Funds Raised: Over $7000.00 donated to LOCAL veterans organizations last year!
• Impact Goal: Aim to have a larger impact on our veterans and our community this year!
• Motto: "HONOR THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE US."
• Legacy: Ensuring sacrifices are never forgotten by new generations.

👨‍👦‍👦 About Sons of The American Legion

The Sons of The American Legion (SAL) was created in 1932 as an organization within The American Legion. The SAL is made up of boys and men of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the US military and became eligible for membership in The American Legion. This organization places its highest importance on preserving our American traditions and values, improving the quality of life for our nation's children, caring for veterans and their families, and perhaps most importantly, teaching the fundamentals of good citizenship.

• Purpose: To honor the service and sacrifice of Legionnaires.
• Funding raised: More than $9 million for The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation.
• Volunteer Hours: Over 455,000 hours at veterans hospitals.
• Total funds raised: Over $1,600,000 for VA hospitals and VA homes.

🌟 Community Engagement

The SAL continues to provide services to those in need in the LOCAL communities, through programs that include fundraising events such as this.

For more details, please visit the race page: Sweat For A Vet 5K.