We have a new addition to this year's Veterans Run: we will now include a community food drive! On race day, we'll be collecting non-perishable items to donate to our local food bank, which will be especially helpful since Thanksgiving is only a couple weeks from our race day.

The food drive is completely optional, so whether you come to run, walk, or donate, your participation matters!

We're asking for food donations such as:

• Canned goods
• Pastas
• Beans
• Rice
• Cereals
• Granola bars
• Nut butters

We'll have a station set up to collect your donations on the day of the race but if you have any questions, please feel free to shoot us an email.

B-Ironstrong (host of the Veterans Run) is collaborating with OTS4VETS.

OTS4VETS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact in our community through suicide prevention and a range of supportive programs.

Veteran suicide remains a heartbreaking and unacceptable crisis. At OTS4VETS, we maintain direct collaboration with leading suicide prevention researchers to better understand the underlying causes and risk factors. By applying this knowledge, we develop innovative, evidence-based programs that support Veterans in crisis—helping them navigate challenges and reclaim lives of purpose and fulfillment.

Our mission is to build a brighter future for Veterans and their families. We invite you to explore our website and discover how you can support our efforts and become part of the solution.

If you are a Veteran at risk or in need of assistance, have a look through our Services Offered page and contact us about how we can help.