David Warsen Legacy 5K Run & Hero Walk
8th Annual Run/Walk ~ August 8, 2020
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~CANCELLED~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
**Unfortunately due to uncertainty related to Covid-19 and family issues we are enduring, we have had to make the hard decision to cancel the David Warsen Legacy Run & Walk this year. This decision was not made lightly. We know so many of you look forward to this event every year (as do we) and have been such amazing supporters to our family and David's Legacy. We can't thank you all enough for the wonderful generosity and love you have shown us over the past 8 years.
We are hoping to still move forward in the Fall with sending the Holiday Care Packages to deployed Navy SEALs and other military men and women. We are also trying to work on a couple different fundraisers during the summer so please stay tuned to our Facebook page and website. Thank you for your understanding!
If you would like to make a donation to the David Warsen Legacy Foundation, click the link below:
8th Annual Run/Walk ~ August 8, 2020
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~CANCELLED~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
**Unfortunately due to uncertainty related to Covid-19 and family issues we are enduring, we have had to make the hard decision to cancel the David Warsen Legacy Run & Walk this year. This decision was not made lightly. We know so many of you look forward to this event every year (as do we) and have been such amazing supporters to our family and David's Legacy. We can't thank you all enough for the wonderful generosity and love you have shown us over the past 8 years.
We are hoping to still move forward in the Fall with sending the Holiday Care Packages to deployed Navy SEALs and other military men and women. We are also trying to work on a couple different fundraisers during the summer so please stay tuned to our Facebook page and website. Thank you for your understanding!
If you would like to make a donation to the David Warsen Legacy Foundation, click the link below:
The David Warsen Legacy Team is hosting a run & walk event in honor of SO2 Navy SEAL David Warsen. David was a very active person who loved fitness and the outdoors. As family and friends of David, we want to honor him by celebrating his life and giving nature through a community event. This event will be held on August 10, 2019. It includes a 5K fun run that will take place on the cross-country trail and a 1.5 mile walk on the grounds of Pat Patterson Athletic Complex (behind Crestwood Middle School) in Kentwood, MI. Maps of the Run & Walk courses are below.
This event is less about speed and more about having fun, like David always did! Whether you are a serious runner or someone just looking for a way to remember David, this event is for you! Bring your family for a morning of exercise and fun! Children 12 and under can walk or run for free with an adult (t-shirt not included, but available for purchase at the event). Please make sure to fill out a registration form for each child so that we have an injury waiver filled out for your child.
And don't forget your short-shorts for our competition!
This event is less about speed and more about having fun, like David always did! Whether you are a serious runner or someone just looking for a way to remember David, this event is for you! Bring your family for a morning of exercise and fun! Children 12 and under can walk or run for free with an adult (t-shirt not included, but available for purchase at the event). Please make sure to fill out a registration form for each child so that we have an injury waiver filled out for your child.
And don't forget your short-shorts for our competition!
Hero Walk
Our walk is called the HERO Walk in honor of those fallen and serving in our armed forces in the local area and Michigan! The Blue Star Mothers of Kent County will be assisting us in honoring those that serve in all branches of our Military locally and nationwide. We will be honoring Gold Star families as well in our Hero Walk.
The purpose of this is to put a face to those who serve and those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice. We as David's family know all too well the risks that these brave individuals and families face day to day. They are truly heroes!
We need to support them.
Please email us - [email protected] for more information on having your Hero honored at our event, currently serving or fallen.
The purpose of this is to put a face to those who serve and those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice. We as David's family know all too well the risks that these brave individuals and families face day to day. They are truly heroes!
We need to support them.
Please email us - [email protected] for more information on having your Hero honored at our event, currently serving or fallen.
Sponsors & Donations
The David Warsen Legacy has been approved for 501 (c)(3)status
your donations are tax deductable!
The objective of this event is to bring the community together to celebrate David’s life and to raise money to support other Navy SEALs and military who are currently deployed by sending care packages once a year filled with food, clothing and any other needs they may have. Proceeds will also go to youth soccer scholarships, The David Warsen Service Scholarship, which will given to two East Kentwood Senior Athletes, and Acts of Kindness, Random or other.
Be a part of this community event by being a Sponsor and/or participating as a company, family or individual. Click on the "Be a Sponsor" link below to see our Sponsorship Information or click "Donate" to make a donation in any amount. Please look to "Our Ultimate Mission" page to see more information about we are helping our community in Honor of David's Legacy. We can't thank you enough for your support!
The David Warsen Legacy has been approved for 501 (c)(3)status
your donations are tax deductable!
The objective of this event is to bring the community together to celebrate David’s life and to raise money to support other Navy SEALs and military who are currently deployed by sending care packages once a year filled with food, clothing and any other needs they may have. Proceeds will also go to youth soccer scholarships, The David Warsen Service Scholarship, which will given to two East Kentwood Senior Athletes, and Acts of Kindness, Random or other.
Be a part of this community event by being a Sponsor and/or participating as a company, family or individual. Click on the "Be a Sponsor" link below to see our Sponsorship Information or click "Donate" to make a donation in any amount. Please look to "Our Ultimate Mission" page to see more information about we are helping our community in Honor of David's Legacy. We can't thank you enough for your support!
David Warsen Legacy 5K Run/Hero Walk
August 10, 2019
Schedule of the Days Events
(could be subject to change)
8-9:30am ~ Registration
9:45am ~ Line up in Starting Area
9:50am ~ Opening Ceremony
10:05am ~ 5K Run & Hero Walk Begin
10:55am ~ Awards/Closing Ceremony
11:11am ~ Send off to David
approx. 11:30am-4pm CELEBRATE DAVID PARTY at Peppino's South
August 10, 2019
Schedule of the Days Events
(could be subject to change)
8-9:30am ~ Registration
9:45am ~ Line up in Starting Area
9:50am ~ Opening Ceremony
10:05am ~ 5K Run & Hero Walk Begin
10:55am ~ Awards/Closing Ceremony
11:11am ~ Send off to David
approx. 11:30am-4pm CELEBRATE DAVID PARTY at Peppino's South
PARKING:
There are two entrances to the Pat Patterson Athletic Complex:
1.) 44th Street entrance to Crestwood Middle School - take the drive around to the back
2.) Walma Ave. entrance - take the drive around to the field
**Main parking will be in the lot right next to the athletic complex; Back-up parking will be located right behind Crestwood Middle School (see 5K run course map for reference).
There will be volunteers to help with parking.
PLEASE PRE-REGISTER ONLINE
We strongly encourage pre-registering online, due to distance between parking and event. We can NOT guarantee you will receive a t-shirt if you register the day of the event. You may pick up your pre-registered packet at the registration
tent the day of the event. ( details below on other pick up times)
5K Run & Hero Walk Starting Area
Starting lines for both Run & Walk will be located inside the Pat Patterso Athletic Complex. Please be in the Opening Ceremony Area by 9:45 am if you are Pre-Registered. If you register the day of the run, the Registration tent is directly adjacent to the start, in the same area from 8-9:30am.
Run & Walk will end in the same place as the Starting Line; please go onto the soccer field until the Awards
Ceremony at 10:55am.
Awards Ceremony will include a group photo & special send off to David at 11:11am!
DON'T FORGET TO COME TO OUR AWESOME AFTER PARTY AT PEPPINO'S ACROSS THE STREET!
There are two entrances to the Pat Patterson Athletic Complex:
1.) 44th Street entrance to Crestwood Middle School - take the drive around to the back
2.) Walma Ave. entrance - take the drive around to the field
**Main parking will be in the lot right next to the athletic complex; Back-up parking will be located right behind Crestwood Middle School (see 5K run course map for reference).
There will be volunteers to help with parking.
PLEASE PRE-REGISTER ONLINE
We strongly encourage pre-registering online, due to distance between parking and event. We can NOT guarantee you will receive a t-shirt if you register the day of the event. You may pick up your pre-registered packet at the registration
tent the day of the event. ( details below on other pick up times)
5K Run & Hero Walk Starting Area
Starting lines for both Run & Walk will be located inside the Pat Patterso Athletic Complex. Please be in the Opening Ceremony Area by 9:45 am if you are Pre-Registered. If you register the day of the run, the Registration tent is directly adjacent to the start, in the same area from 8-9:30am.
Run & Walk will end in the same place as the Starting Line; please go onto the soccer field until the Awards
Ceremony at 10:55am.
Awards Ceremony will include a group photo & special send off to David at 11:11am!
DON'T FORGET TO COME TO OUR AWESOME AFTER PARTY AT PEPPINO'S ACROSS THE STREET!
5K Run Route
*Please keep in mind that this is a cross country trail so the course will be mostly on grass & a dirt trail through the grounds. We do not advise pushing strollers through this course.
Hero Walk Route - 1.5 Mile
The David Warsen Legacy 1.5 Mile Hero Walk will take place on the track of Pat Patterson Athletic Complex this year! All walkers will begin in the same starting area as the runners & walk into the track. You will then walk around the track 4 times. We will have music playing in the stadium and you can check out all of the pictures & flags honoring our Fallen Heroes, Currently Serving Military Heroes & Veteran Heroes.
Volunteer Opportunities
Do you want to be a part of the team that makes this event a success? WE NEED YOU!! You can volunteer as an individual or as a part of a group. Click on the to link to sign up on Signup.com under the job you would like to volunteer for! Thank you so much to be willing to help on our special day! Without our volunteers we couldn't make our event to honor David's life and legacy a success!
Do you want to be a part of the team that makes this event a success? WE NEED YOU!! You can volunteer as an individual or as a part of a group. Click on the to link to sign up on Signup.com under the job you would like to volunteer for! Thank you so much to be willing to help on our special day! Without our volunteers we couldn't make our event to honor David's life and legacy a success!
Registration Information - Online registration end on Thursday, August 9, 2018
$40 - Cross country Run Registration fee
$30 - 1.5 mile Hero Walk Registration fee
$40 - Virtual Runner Registration fee
**Kids 12 and under may run or walk for Free, but NEED to be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please fill out a registration for all children participating in the run or walk.
All pre-registered participants will receive a t-shirt & bag with goodies. It is possible that if you wait until the day of the event to register that you will not get a t-shirt or bag.
*Look for random discount days through Facebook (David Warsen Legacy), Instagram (davidwarsen_legacy) and Twitter (@djwarsenlegacy)!
To register, click on the "Registration" button below.
$40 - Cross country Run Registration fee
$30 - 1.5 mile Hero Walk Registration fee
$40 - Virtual Runner Registration fee
**Kids 12 and under may run or walk for Free, but NEED to be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please fill out a registration for all children participating in the run or walk.
All pre-registered participants will receive a t-shirt & bag with goodies. It is possible that if you wait until the day of the event to register that you will not get a t-shirt or bag.
*Look for random discount days through Facebook (David Warsen Legacy), Instagram (davidwarsen_legacy) and Twitter (@djwarsenlegacy)!
To register, click on the "Registration" button below.
Awards!
Best Adult (18+) Male and Female participants who ROCK THE SHORTS (go to "Rock the Shorts" page for more info )
Best Youth participants who ROCK THE SHORTS (2 winners)
First Male and Female 5K runners across the finish line
Best Adult (18+) Male and Female participants who ROCK THE SHORTS (go to "Rock the Shorts" page for more info )
Best Youth participants who ROCK THE SHORTS (2 winners)
First Male and Female 5K runners across the finish line
Race Packet Pick-up & Registration Times:
DWL Pint Party at Peppino's South: July 25 - 6-9pm
Packet Pick-up at Peppino's South: August 5 - 5-7pm
DWL 5K Run & Hero Walk at Pat Patterson Athletic Complex: August 10 - 8-9:30am
**We STRONGLY encourage you to register early and pick up your registration packet on one of our pick-up dates (coming soon) due to distance between parking areas & registration tent on morning of event**
*If you wait to register until the morning of the event, you run the risk of us running out of t-shirts & goody bags. We will only have limited number on race day**
DWL Pint Party at Peppino's South: July 25 - 6-9pm
Packet Pick-up at Peppino's South: August 5 - 5-7pm
DWL 5K Run & Hero Walk at Pat Patterson Athletic Complex: August 10 - 8-9:30am
**We STRONGLY encourage you to register early and pick up your registration packet on one of our pick-up dates (coming soon) due to distance between parking areas & registration tent on morning of event**
*If you wait to register until the morning of the event, you run the risk of us running out of t-shirts & goody bags. We will only have limited number on race day**