The First Annual Lt. Michael P. Murphy Medal of Honor 5K Run/1M Mile Walk
@ Forest Park
Online Registration is closed.
Please register today at the Des Peres Fleet Feet Location
or
Please register with our staff Saturday morning prior to the race
This is a Veterans Day run in honor of Lt. Michael P. Murphy (SEAL), who was killed in Afghanistan trying to save his SEAL team. He was later awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery by President George W. Bush. The movie "Lone Survivor" starring Mark Wahlberg is their story.
A Penn State University alumnus, Lt. Murphy believed that, “Education will set you free”. Proceeds will benefit the Murph Foundation that supports scholarships for those pursuing careers in our armed forces.
Why do we run Lt. Murphy "Murph" races around the country?
A simple excerpt from Lt. Murphy’s official citation states it best:
IN HIS FINAL ACT OF BRAVERY, HE CONTINUED TO ENGAGE THE ENEMY UNTIL HE WAS MORTALLY WOUNDED, GALLANTLY GIVING HIS LIFE FOR HIS COUNTRY AND FOR THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM.
Length: Timed 5K Run/ 1M Walk, Start Time: 9:00am
Cost: $30*
Veterans, First Responders, Penn State Alumni, & Teachers receive a $10 discount (5K only).
*All paid participants receive a free short-sleeve t-shirt and commemorative cup!
The Lt. Murphy 5K Run/1M Walk Event Includes:
- Free Beer!! (21+) - Beer Tent - Sponsored by 4 Hands Brewery
- Free protein bags and bottles of water sponsored by Brennan’s
- Free Panera bagels and coffee
- After party sponsored by 9th Street @ Howards ($1 Bottles/Appetizers)
Meet Michael Murphy by watching this Video.
** Packet pickup is on Friday, November 8th, at Fleet Feet Des Peres from 12pm to 7pm.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Closed
Timed 5K Run/Walk
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$30.00Aug 28 - Nov 7
1 Mile Walk Closed
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$10.00Aug 28 - Nov 7
5K - I am a Veteran/First Responder/Teacher/PSU Alumni ($10 Discount) Closed
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$20.00Aug 28 - Nov 7
Packet Pickup Details
Packet pickup is on Friday, November 8th, at Fleet Feet Des Peres from 12pm to 7pm.
Sponsors
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Ninth Street Deli at Howards
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
John Thomas at pennstatestlmetropresident@outlook.com
Contact information
- Event contact
- John Thomas
