that’s a wrap on the 15th annual race for a soldier!
thank you to evangelo morris for a powerful opening ceremony!
“The mic cut out halfway though, but ALL things worked together for the good!” – Evangelo MOrris
the ronnie glover photos are here!
be sure to check them out – they’re really good!
2025 race for a soldier Top finishers
congratulations!
#1: Jalen Woodward; Seattle, WA, 22:56.1
#2: Ascher Lascheck; Gig Harbor, WA, 22:17.6
#3: Megan Dyer; Gig Harbor, WA, 22:25.9
#1: Perry Sweet; JBLM, WA, 17:17.0
#2: Nolan Winderl; Olalla, WA, 17:49.0
#3: Ethan Ericson; Gig Harbor, WA, 17:53.3
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Event Details
2026 Info Coming SOON!
Thank You To Our 2025 Presenting Sponsors
what is race for a soldier?
Race For A Soldier is presented by the Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation to raise awareness of the challenges faced by our military service members, veterans and first responders living with the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injuries. The Foundation has delivered Mind, Body and Spirit workshops; courage and leadership summits; eliminated barriers for veterans to receive equine therapy and counseling; facilitates the Warrior PATHH training program; and peer to peer support meetings called “Huddles” in Gig Harbor.
The Permission to Start Dreaming Foundation is committed to finding the best tools and training to enhance the mind, body and spiritual wellbeing of our nation’s veterans, first responders and their family members. We believe they should be provided the very best programs that help restore their lives and overcome the trauma they face while serving their country and communities.
FAQ and Local accommodations:
• 7:30 am opening ceremonies
• 7:45 am 12k start
• 8:00 am 5k start
• 5k run walk
• 12k run
• EARLY Packet Pick-Up: August 16th at the Best Western Wesley Inn & Suites 10:00am-3:30pm
• Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up: September 5th & 6th at the Best Western Wesley Inn & Suites 10:00am-3:30pm
The use of headsets highly discouraged, but not outright prohibited at our events. For this reason, if you choose to use a headset on the course, you may be asked by a course official to remove them for safety reasons.
Yes. Participants of the these events are welcome to use walking sticks; however, please be courteous and mindful of participants around you.
No. No wheels are allowed on the course except for registered wheelchairs and official course vehicles.
2025 kilometer Sponsors
Additional Sponsors & Supporters
2025 Course maps
parking map
Traffic advisory Map
Who We Are
We are committed to bringing hope and healing to our first responders, military members, veterans and their families dealing with post-traumatic stress and combat trauma.
Do You Need Help?
If you are in a crisis and need to talk right away, or you are concerned about somebody else, there is always someone to listen and help.
