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The Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Carry Forward® 5K is your chance to honor and empower wounded warriors at one of the most powerful, one-of-a-kind events you’ll ever experience. Run or walk a 5K and every step you take and every dollar you raise helps ensure warriors thrive long after they’ve left the battlefield.

Join thousands across the country to put the WWP mission in motion through the Carry Forward 5K—no matter where you are.

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Virtual 5k

Participating on your own or with a few friends? Sign up for our Carry Forward Virtual 5K. You pick the date, you pick the place and we’ll send you a virtual participant kit complete with a running bib, finishers’ medal and more to show your commitment to warriors everywhere.

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Host Your Own Event

Planning to participate with a large group like your school, company, or community? Register to host your own event to access Carry Forward resources that make planning a Carry Forward event as easy as alpha, bravo, charlie.

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As you run or walk at Carry Forward, there are three special (but optional) ways to show your support:

Flag

Carry a flag to show support and patriotism.

Fitness

Carry a weight to represent the responsibilities veterans bear while serving our country.

Fierce

Carry another person to symbolize one warrior carrying another in their time of need.

A Movement We Can All Be A Part Of

“My wife had tears when she saw my runner’s bib and realized I ran in her honor.” Brian Vines, Caregiver & Carry Forward 5K participant

“Our family participates to honor all Marines who made the ultimate sacrifice and for those who continue to battle on a daily basis.” Miki Padgett, Carry Forward 5K Squad Leader

“Carry Forward gave me the opportunity to carry my fellow warriors who are living with the everyday struggle of dealing with PTSD.” Yolanda Poullard, Wounded Warrior & Carry Forward participant
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