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Fighting the Fight Within 5K (FFW)

Date:
Sat, Aug 08, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Location:
Cherry Grove Township, Michigan
49601
United States
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1 Miles 5k Run Walk

FFW is August 8, 2026 and is made up of a 5K timed run and a 1-mile tribute walk. The event will be held at the Veterans Serving Veterans (VSV) Community Park located at 3740 S. 41 Rd. in Cadillac, MI.

Our mission at 22 2 None is to stop the inconceivable number of veterans who take their own lives by reaching out, searching for, and supporting those who have sacrificed themselves both physically and mentally for this country, and now fight a daily inner battle with demons no one can see. For more information about our organization and programs visit the 22 2 None website.

VSV is a Cadillac, Michigan nonprofit that honors and serves those who have served and protected at home and abroad. For more information about this organization and their mission visit the VSV website.

NOTE: Please keep an eye on your email as we will send event information out to you as the date gets closer. Information is sent out at least 3 times, so if you do not receive any information by August 1st, check your spam folder. You can also check Facebook for information or reach out to us at [email protected].

The day will include:

5K - professionally timed run

The 5K is part of the 2026 Traverse City Track Club Grand Prix Circuit Races!

Consider dressing in patriotic colors or wear a shirt to represent a military branch or in memory of someone you’ve lost. Consider selecting one or more names when you check in to carry with you on your run.

We will be awarding the overall top male and female (not eligible then to place in respective age group) as well as the top 3 males and females in the following age groups: 9 and under, 10-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

1 Mile - untimed tribute walk

Consider dressing in patriotic colors or wear a shirt to represent a military branch or in memory of someone you’ve lost. Consider selecting one or more names when you check in to carry with you on your walk.

Funds raised will help support our outreach center - Belay My Last Barracks, transitional housing project, the Staff Sergeant Drew Kostic Veterans’ Scholarship at Northwestern Michigan College, and allow us to continue to offer free programs, resources, and support to our local area veterans.

Pricing

  • 5K cost is $35 per person

  • Middle School & High School ages 8 to 18 $20!

  • Part of the 2026 TCTC Grand Prix Circuit: Traverse City Track Club members receive an automatic discount of $5 when registering

  • 1 Mile walk cost is $22 per person; kids 5 and under free w/ no swag

*there is an additional online processing fee upon check-out when you register.

Race Day

Times subject to change:

  • Onsite check-in: 7:00-8:15 am

  • Opening remarks at start line: 8:30 am

  • Race start: 5K @ 9:00 am; 1-mile @ 9:10 am

  • Closing Ceremony/Awards: 10:45 (TBD)

Questions

For more information or questions reach out to us via email at [email protected].

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