2026 Memorial Day 5K Virtual Run - Joliet

 Memorial Day 5K Virtual Run 2026 Join runners and walkers from across America for the 2026 Memorial Day 5k Virtual Run — a meaningful nationwide event honoring the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. This Memorial Day, run not only for fitness… but for remembrance. Whether you complete your miles through your neighborhood, at a local park, on a treadmill, or alongside family and friends, every step becomes a tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.  Event Highlights - Receive a Premium Memorial Day Tribute T-Shirt - Run or walk from any location - Complete your event anytime during Memorial Day weekend - Submit your results online - View nationwide participant results and photos - Receive a commemorative digital finisher medal  Event Distances 5K Run/Walk All fitness levels are welcome.  Share Your Tribute to runday2026@gmail.com Participants are encouraged to upload: - Finish line photos - Flag displays - Family tributes - Military remembrance moments - Selected photos may be featured in the official Memorial Day Virtual Run recap video and online gallery.  Honor • Remember • Run This event is more than a race — it is a nationwide moment of reflection, gratitude, and unity. Run in memory. Run in gratitude. Run so their sacrifice is never forgotten. We invite you to be part of this special Memorial Day tradition.