Annual Veteran Suicide Awareness March
About this race
Join us for HOOAH WI’s Annual Veteran Suicide Awareness March in LaCrosse, a powerful event dedicated to honoring our service members, veterans, and their families while raising awareness about veteran suicide. This event brings together military personnel, veterans, families, and supporters for a meaningful march that symbolizes our commitment to eliminating veteran suicide and supporting those who have served.
Participants can choose from multiple distance options, whether walking, rucking, or running, as we stand united for this cause. Along the route, we remember those lost, celebrate resilience, and reinforce the strength of our military community.
All proceeds from the event directly support HOOAH WI’s peer support programs, outreach initiatives, and wellness services aimed at preventing suicide and fostering a strong support network for veterans and their families.
Event Highlights:
🔹 Multiple distance options to accommodate all fitness levels
🔹 Opportunity to ruck in honor of a service member or veteran
🔹 Community gathering to foster connection and support
🔹 Funds raised directly impact veteran suicide prevention programs
Event Schedule:
🔹 6:30-7:45 am: Registration & Resource Tables
🔹8:00 am: Opening Ceremony
🔹9:00 am: Walk Begins
🔹1:00-5:00 pm: Welcome Back Party
Come be part of a mission-driven event that makes a real difference in the lives of our military community. Together, we march with purpose.
The Annual Veteran Suicide Awareness March brings an exciting 28.3K, 3.5K to La Crosse, Wisconsin on November 8, 2025. Don't miss this beautiful event!
Pick your distance
Walking
Long Route - 17.6 miles
This is an out and back route along the Lacrosse City and State trail system. The distance (17.6 miles) represents the veterans who lose their life to suicide every day.
Short Route - ~approximately 2.25miles
This is an a loop route leaving from the La Crosse Center and using the La Crosse Marsh Trails. The shorter distance is offered to encourage more participation and provide an option to those unable to complete the long route.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in La Crosse in 2025, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About La Crosse
Annual Veteran Suicide Awareness March takes place in La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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