FITNESS WITHIN'S
OPERATION RUN TO HEAL 5K
Warrior Challenge Bootcamp Class 12:00 pm / Operation Run to Heal 5k 1:30 pm
Fitness Within’s 2nd Annual Operation Run To Heal 5K is thrilled to partner with the Green Beret Foundation and the Town of Reading to create a community event that will have a lasting impact on Gold Star Families across our nation!
Our 5K is open to participants of all abilities AND we will be hosting the race IN-PERSON and VIRTUALLY! So, mark your calendars for Saturday, September 23, 2023, and for those joining us in-person, we will be at Memorial Park in Reading. It’s going to be EPIC! Plus, you’ll want to stick around after the race for our ultimate post-race beer garden celebration at the Reading Common! We will be featuring local brews, food, live music, and fun games for all ages!
Bring the ENERGY and join our incredible community in this year’s Operation Run To Heal 5K, and together we will bring awareness and assistance to Special Forces Soldiers and their families with the emergency, immediate, and ongoing support they deserve!
Rain or shine, we'll be sweating, smiling, and pushing our limits together!
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REFER AND SAVE!
SAVE $5 for EVERY friend you refer! Once you register for the race you'll receive a referral link that you can send to all your friends, family and co-workers. You will receive a $5 refund every time someone uses your referral link to register for the race!
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WALK - RUN - RUCK
Whether you want to take your time, push your pace, or throw a pack on to experience rucking with our brave service members, we will complete the mission together!
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
Operation Run To Heal Race Shirt.
Operation Run To Heal Dog Tag Finisher Medal
FREE beer ticket for the ultimate post-race beer garden celebration (participants 21 & over)**Must show ID when picking up your race packet to receive your beer ticket
Entertainment includes local brews, food, live music, and fun games for all ages!
**Gold Warrior Challenge Dog Tag Medal for participants who register for the pre-race Warrior Challenge Bootcamp Class - 1.5 hours before the 5K race (ALL fitness levels welcomed) **limited spots**
Chipped Timed
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VIRTUAL 5K
If you can't join us in person, then make sure you join up for our Virtual 5k. Finishers receive an Operation Run To Heal Dog Tag Finisher Medal.
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WARRIOR CHALLENGE BOOTCAMP CLASS
Are you up for a CHALLENGE? Register and join us for our legendary bootcamp class led by our elite coaches. This outdoor mega class will have us sweating, smiling, and pushing our limits together! Finishers receive a Gold Warrior Challenge Dog Tag Medal!
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ULTIMATE POST-RACE BEER GARDEN CELEBRATION
What’s better than a 5K? A 5K with a cold beer waiting for you at the end! Join us for a post race celebration with friends and family at the beer Garden in Reading’s common! With local brews, food, live music, and games for all ages!
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Event schedule
- Sat, September 23, 2023 12:00 PM - WARRIOR CHALLENGE BOOTCAMP CLASS
- Sat, September 23, 2023 1:00 PM - OPENING CEREMONY
- Sat, September 23, 2023 1:30 PM - RACE START
- Sat, September 23, 2023 2:00 PM - Beer Garden
Registration fees
Operation Run to Heal 5k - Ages 21+ Closed
Registration includes The 5k Race, athletic race shirt, 5k dog tag finisher medal, and a Beer ticket (must show ID for beer ticket). Race starts at 1:30pm. **SAVE $5 for EVERY friend you refer! Once you register for the race you'll receive a referral link that you can send to all your friends, family and co-workers. You will receive a $5 refund every time someone uses your referral link to register for the race!
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$59.00Jul 26 - Sep 23
Operation Run to Heal 5k - Ages 12 to 21 Closed
Registration includes The 5k Race, athletic race shirt, and 5k dog tag finisher medal. Race starts at 1:30pm. **SAVE $5 for EVERY friend you refer! Once you register for the race you'll receive a referral link that you can send to all your friends, family and co-workers. You will receive a $5 refund every time someone uses your referral link to register for the race!
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$59.00Jul 26 - Sep 23
Operation Run to Heal 5k - Under 12 Closed
Registration includes The 5k Race, athletic race shirt, and 5k dog tag finisher medal. Race starts at 1:30pm
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$49.00Jul 26 - Sep 23
Operation Run to Heal 5k - Ages 12 to 21 and Warrior Challenge Bootcamp Closed
Registration includes The 5k Race, Warrior Challenge Bootcamp Class, athletic race shirt, 5k dog tag finisher medal, and a Warrior Challenge Bootcamp dog tag finisher medal. Bootcamp starts at 12 pm and the race starts at 1:30 pm. **SAVE $5 for EVERY friend you refer! Once you register for the race you'll receive a referral link that you can send to all your friends, family and co-workers. You will receive a $5 refund every time someone uses your referral link to register for the race!
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$79.00Jul 26 - Sep 23
Operation Run to Heal 5k - Over 21+ and Warrior Challenge Bootcamp Closed
Registration includes The 5k Race, Warrior Challenge Bootcamp Class, athletic race shirt, 5k dog tag finisher medal, Warrior Challenge Bootcamp dog tag finisher medal, and a Beer ticket (must show ID for beer ticket). Bootcamp starts at 12 pm and the race starts at 1:30 pm. **SAVE $5 for EVERY friend you refer! Once you register for the race you'll receive a referral link that you can send to all your friends, family and co-workers. You will receive a $5 refund every time someone uses your referral link to register for the race!
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$79.00Jul 26 - Sep 23
Virtual Run Operation Run to Heal 5k Closed
This event includes a finisher dog tag medal. (price includes shipping of the dog tag). **SAVE $5 for EVERY friend you refer! Once you register for the race you'll receive a referral link that you can send to all your friends, family and co-workers. You will receive a $5 refund every time someone uses your referral link to register for the race!
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$49.00Jul 26 - Sep 23
Warrior Challenge Bootcamp Class Closed
Are you up for a CHALLENGE? Register and join us for our legendary bootcamp class led by our elite coaches. This outdoor mega class will have us sweating, smiling, and pushing our limits together! Registration includes the Bootcamp and Warrior Challenge Dog Tag Finisher Medal. Bootcamp starts at 12 pm
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$20.00Jul 26 - Sep 23
Operation Run to Heal 5k - Veterans and Service Members Currently Serving 21+ Closed
This registration is for veterans and service members currently serving. Registration includes The 5k Race, athletic race shirt, 5k dog tag finisher medal, and a Beer ticket (must show ID for beer ticket). Race starts at 1:30pm. **SAVE $5 for EVERY friend you refer! Once you register for the race you'll receive a referral link that you can send to all your friends, family and co-workers. You will receive a $5 refund every time someone uses your referral link to register for the race!
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$49.00Jul 26 - Sep 23
Operation Run to Heal 5k - Veterans and Service Members Currently Serving Under 21 Closed
This registration is for Veterans and Service Members currently serving. Registration includes The 5k Race, athletic race shirt, and a 5k dog tag finisher medal. Race starts at 1:30pm. **SAVE $5 for EVERY friend you refer! Once you register for the race you'll receive a referral link that you can send to all your friends, family and co-workers. You will receive a $5 refund every time someone uses your referral link to register for the race!
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$49.00Jul 26 - Sep 23
Operation Run to Heal 5k - Veterans & Service Members Currently Serving Under 21 & Warrior Challenge Closed
This registration is for Veterans and Service Members currently serving. Registration includes The 5k Race, Warrior Challenge Bootcamp Class, athletic race shirt, 5k dog tag finisher medal, Warrior Challenge Bootcamp and dog tag finisher medal. Bootcamp starts at 12 pm and the race starts at 1:30 pm. **SAVE $5 for EVERY friend you refer! Once you register for the race you'll receive a referral link that you can send to all your friends, family and co-workers. You will receive a $5 refund every time someone uses your referral link to register for the race!
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$69.00Jul 26 - Sep 23
Operation Run to Heal 5k - Veterans & Service Members Currently Serving 21+ & Warrior Challenge Closed
This registration is for Veterans and Service Members currently serving. Registration includes The 5k Race, Warrior Challenge Bootcamp Class, athletic race shirt, 5k dog tag finisher medal, Warrior Challenge Bootcamp dog tag finisher medal, and a Beer ticket (must show ID for beer ticket). Bootcamp starts at 12 pm and the race starts at 1:30 pm. **SAVE $5 for EVERY friend you refer! Once you register for the race you'll receive a referral link that you can send to all your friends, family and co-workers. You will receive a $5 refund every time someone uses your referral link to register for the race!
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$69.00Jul 26 - Sep 23
Our Charitable Organization
GREEN BERET FOUNDATION
The Green Beret Foundation serves the Army's Special Forces, our nation's most elite soldiers. We believe Green Berets are our nation's greatest assets. At the Green Beret Foundation, we honor our commitment to Green Berets past and present by providing Special Forces Soldiers and their families with emergency, immediate, and ongoing support.
To learn more about the Green Beret Foundation and how your participation in this race supports Green Berets and 5-star families you can visit them at GREEN BERET FOUNDATION
5k Route
Runners Packet Pick-up
Runner Packets, which include your bib, t-shirt, and beer ticket will be available for pickup at Fitness Within (545 Main Street, Reading, MA 01867) at the following dates/times: PLEASE NOTE PICK-UP TIMES HAVE CHANGED.
Thursday, September 21, 2023, 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday, September 22, 8:30 AM -8:00 PM
Saturday, September 23, 2023 (race day), 11:00 am PM - 1:00 PM ** Race day packets will be picked up at Memorial Park in Reading, MA, at the table by the start/finish line. **Participants 21 & over must show ID when picking up your race packet to receive your beer ticket.
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | Patrick hallihan | $107.35 |
| 2 | Carmen Favuzza | $107.35 |
| 3 | Laura E | $107.35 |
Top teams
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Team Fitness Within$1,840.72 Raised$3,000.00 Goal |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Tim
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Tim ReillyRaised: $504.60 |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Cara
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Cara FidalgoRaised: $315.01 |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Allison
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Allison MagnanRaised: $267.10 |
Contact information
- Event contact
- Domenic Prisco
- Phone
- 781-942-2919
Total raised
