Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges Walk/Run Challenge

Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges Walk/Run Challenge Race Information

<p>Saturday May 9, 2026<br />9:00 am<br /> <br />All abilities welcome and encouraged!<br /> <br />Starts at the Sgt. Joshua Desforges Memorial behind Ludlow High School<br /> <br />Kids Race at 8:30-no registration necessary<br /> <br />Students and Veterans $25<br />Registration $35<br />Participants do get a shirt<br /> <br />The Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges Walk/Run Challenge is a race inspired by the life of Sgt. Joshua D.<br />Desforges, a United States Marine that was killed in combat in Afghanistan in May 2010. Josh chased his<br />dream to become a Marine and every day, “lived life full throttle”. This event is not an average 5K<br />run/walk. This event is better described as a 3&#43; mile road and trail run, with a twist of Marine Corps<br />inspired obstacles and challenges sure to test mettle. 100% of the proceeds of this event have gone, and<br />will continue to go, directly into the Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges Scholarship fund. </p> <p>All proceeds go to graduating Ludlow High Seniors that are pursuing their life’s passion as Josh was by becoming a United Staes Marine.. This scholarship is different as It is open to any student regardless of college. They could be going to a trade school, joining the military, starting their own business etc.<br />The scholarship is a way of honoring Josh’s life while giving back to the community that supported us tremendously when we lost him.</p>