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Yahoo
02-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Family-friendly Memorial Day Ruck March honors Green Berets
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — It's almost time for the Special Forces Foundation's Annual Memorial Day Ruck March, which honors the fallen and pays tribute to the service and sacrifice of Green Berets. Katie Matzke, Chief Programs Officer for the Special Forces Foundation, joined FOX21 Morning News on Friday, May 2, to talk about the event and how it will be a fun time for the whole family. 'We have live bands starting at 10 a.m.,' said Matzke. 'I have food trucks that will be there, and then I have some different vendors like permanent jewelry. Phil Long Ford will be there with the Humane Society, so there will be dogs to pet. There will be motorcycles to see, so lots of things.' The march takes place on Saturday, May 17, at America the Beautiful Park in Colorado Springs. All are welcome, and there are 5K, 10K, and 30K route options. Participants are asked to bring dry goods or canned food, which will be donated to veterans facing homelessness in Colorado Springs. 'It's a ruck or run, so if you don't want to carry weight on your back, you can just come and run the event,' said Matzke. Pre-registration is requested but not required. Details can be found on the Special Forces Foundation's website above. The Special Forces Foundation is a nonprofit that serves U.S. Army Special Forces and their families, as well as Gold Star Families in a multitude of ways. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Mav and Goose Give Back: Special Forces Foundation gears up for Memorial Day Run & March
(SPONSORED) — The Special Forces Foundation is gearing up for its biggest event of the year and it's all taking place in Colorado Springs this May. Chief Meteorologist Matt Meister took the Storm Squatch to Phil Long Ford in Motor City for another Mav & Goose Give Back segment to highlight the upcoming event and what the community can expect. Matt joined Mark Barton, GM/Partner of Phil Long Ford of Motor City, and Katie Matzke, Chief Programs Officer for the Special Forces Foundation to talk about the upcoming Memorial Day Run & March. Civilians, veterans, and uniformed military are all invited to participate; the event is family-friendly and will double as a food drive to feed homeless veterans. The race will take place on Saturday, May 17, at America the Beautiful Park. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE RACE. There are three routes to choose from for participants of all ages and capabilities including; 5K Run or Ruck, 10K Run or Ruck, or the 30K Ruck only. Those who register for the event will get a race t-shirt, a finisher medal, and a timing bib; those who do the 30K will receive a Norwegian badge. Kids 12 & under are free and dogs are welcome too. 'The first 100 to cross the finish line earn an exclusive t-shirt with a flag design including the names of the fallen and says 'Live the Life they Sacrificed For,' according to event details. Those who participate are encouraged to bring dry goods/canned goods to help fill the food donation truck. 'Proceeds from registration and donations go directly to helping Special Forces Foundation!' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
