# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Boots on the Ground for Heroes 5k
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 08:30 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial 5K Walk/Run will take place following a ceremony honoring the 29 Rhode Islander’s killed post 9/11 in the Global War on Terror.   The course will run through picturesque Fort Adams State Park and begin and end on the parade field inside the historic Fort.  Proceeds from the 5k will support the Memorial and Operation Stand Down Rhode Island, the State’s primary non-profit serving homeless and at-risk veterans.  

Registered participants are asked to arrive beginning at 8:30. A 25-minute ceremony honoring the fallen will begin at 9:30, followed by the start of the Run/Walk at 10:00 am. 

 

The Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial was launched by OSDRI in 2016. The Memorial depicts over 7,000 boots adorned with flags and name placards representing the lives of the U.S. service members killed in action post-9/11 in the Global War on Terror. The exhibition has been seen by tens of thousands of visitors since its creation. Every fallen service member is included in the Memorial; service members are alphabetized by state, allowing individuals to locate friends, comrades, and loved ones. Tragically, the Memorial continues to grow each year as the Global War on Terror continues.

Every participant will receive 2026 Boots on the Ground for Heroes t-shirt.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newport/boots-on-the-ground-for-heroes-5k/200029614585023
- **Event Categories**: workshops, exhibitions, nonprofit, memorial-day, marathons, parades
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 133

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Newport
- **state**: RI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 80 Fort Adams Dr, Newport, RI 02840-4388, United States
- **lat**: 41.47695
- **long**: -71.33534
- **full address**: 80 Fort Adams Dr, Newport, RI 02840-4388, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Boots on the Ground for Heroes 5k
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/3aef367ee13e4095416de774d03d395b8273ae0bb60cd2699799b160e4115096-rimg-w1200-h1553-dc775f33-gmir?v=1775684804

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Boots on the Ground for Heroes 5k being held?
  - **A:** Boots on the Ground for Heroes 5k takes place on Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 08:30 am to Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 08:30 am at 80 Fort Adams Dr, Newport, RI 02840-4388, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Boots on the Ground for Heroes 5k?
  - **A:** Boots on the Ground for Heroes 5k is organized by Operation Stand Down Rhode Island.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Boots on the Ground for Heroes 5k is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newport, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 130+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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