Fallen Soldiers Run

The Fallen Soldiers 5K Run/Walk is an annual event hosted by Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL, designed to raise funds for the WIU Fallen Soldiers Scholarship Fund supporting veterans and service members enrolled at the university. The event typically attracts 400-500 participants and includes a special program honoring fallen soldiers and current scholarship recipients. The course is set on the WIU campus, offering a 5K distance with additional options such as a 1-mile walk and virtual race.

Participants receive a shirt and medal, and the event fosters a respectful atmosphere commemorating two WIU alumni who died in military service. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.