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‘RUN TO HONOR’ 5K and 1 Mile RUN – May 25, 2026, at 8AM
The Quantico Area Chapter (QAC) of the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association (USNAAA) is sponsoring a 5K and 1 Mile ‘Run to Honor’ this Memorial Day on the grounds of the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, VA to honor the sacrifice of one of our nation’s heroes.
For 2026, QAC honors Brian Ray Hoke, United States Naval Academy Class of 1996, who was killed in action with militants from ISIS near Jalalabad, Afghanistan. Visit link for his story: https://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php/BRIAN_R._HOKE
All proceeds raised go to scholarships for local high school students to attend USNA Summer Seminar and STEM Camps in hopes of inspiring future Navy and Marine Corps leaders. Visit link for details: https://go.navyonline.com/blog/usna-summer-seminar-stem
‘Run To Honor’ is a national organization whose mission is to preserve and perpetuate the legacy of Naval Academy Alumni lost in the service to our Nation during combat or military operations. https://www.runtohonor.com/
