Come out and join us as MWR and Directorate of Human Resources (DHR) host the 2024 JBLM Awareness Volksmarch 5K on Saturday 14 September 2024 at 10:00a in the vicinity of Heritage Hill Airpark. This event provides individuals an opportunity to participate in a shared experience of walking together, step by step, towards a common goal. In this case, that goal is multifaceted: physical fitness, community engagement, and accessing SHARP, Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP), Family Advocacy Program (FAP), Integrated Prevention and Resiliency office (IPRO) resources. Along with the Awareness Volksmarch local organizations set up booths along the route and in the vicinity of the start/finish line, providing information on resources available from mental health and personal growth services to activities happening on the installation.
The first 1,000 finishers receive a finishers medal. In addition, there will be entertainment and food booths for your enjoyment.
Race Fees are as follows:
5K – Free
Online registration closes Wednesday 11 September 2024 at 11:59pm
Packet Pickup will take place on Friday 13 September 2024 from 11:00a-6:00p at Jensen Fitness Center, 2022 Liggett Avenue on Lewis Main.
Day of Race registration and Day of Race Packet Pickup will take place between 8:00 – 9:15am at the Heritage Hill Airpark, 517 Barnes Blvd, McChord Field.
The 5K course is an out and back course that is mainly flat.
Packets will consist of the following:
Finisher Medals will be handed out at the Finish Line.
Contact for more details: usarmy.jblm.imcom.list.dfmwr-sports@army.mil
Event details and schedule
13 September 2024:
- Packet pick-up and in person Race Registration will take place on Friday 13 September 2024 from 11:00a-6:00p at Jensen Fitness Center, 2022 Liggett Avenue on Lewis Main.
14 September 2024
- Packet pick-up and Day of Race Registration will occur between 8:00-9:15am in the vicinity of Heritage Hill Airpark, 517 Barnes Blvd, McChord Field.
- Awareness Volksmarch 5K will start at approximately 10:00pm in the vicinity of the Heritage Hill Airpark, 517 Barnes Blvd, McChord Field.
Minimum number to host the races is 50 by 01 September 2024.
SORRY, NO REFUNDS AVAILABLE!
