The 2008 Veterans’ Home Run – 3rd Tour 5K Run/1K Walk will be held at Air Academy High School on the U.S. Air Force Academy at 7 a.m. June 28. U.S. Paralympics, a division of the U.S. Olympic Committee, has partnered with the Pikes Peak Road Runners in presenting this patriotic fun run/walk to benefit the Colorado Veterans Resource Coalition’s Crawford House. The Crawford House is located in downtown Colorado Springs and is a nonprofit organization that serves the homeless military veterans of southern Colorado Springs. The Crawford House provides a structured living environment for veterans undergoing treatment for drug and alcohol challenges and helps assist them in again becoming productive citizens.The Pikes Peak Road Runners, together with U.S. Paralympics, are promoting Paralympic-eligible athlete participation in Veterans’ Home Run via a 5K wheelchair division. This is a first-ever event for Pikes Peak Road Runners and Colorado Springs.Race day registration is from 6 to 7 a.m. The registration fee is $20 for non-military and $15 for active duty and veterans. The registration fee benefits the Crawford House. Participants will receive a Veterans’ Home Run commemorative t-shirt.Contact Jim Beckenhaupt at 719-636-2696 or Jack Anthony at 719-205-1741 for more information.
