Run for the Troops 5k

The Run for the Troops 5k honors our military and help build homes designed for the unique injuries of specific soldiers.

The Run for the Troops 5k walk/run honors our military and help build homes designed for the unique injuries of specific soldiers. Run for the Troops 5K is a tax exempt 501 c(3) nonprofit organization that was initially formed to raise funds to support the mission of Homes For Our Troops. Homes For Our Troops builds and donates specially adapted custom homes nationwide to severely injured post-9/11 Veterans. In recent years our mission has expanded to support the Veteran services provided by Challenge Unlimited at Ironstone Farm, and Homeland Heroes Foundation. This year there will be a virtual race for those who cannot attend in person.

When: 
Sunday, November 14, 2021 9am-12pm
Location: 
The Park at Andover Town Offices
Phone: 
978.886.8587
Email: 
wbillpennington@gmail.com
Link(s): 
Run for the Troops 5k
Run for the Troops 5k on Facebook
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