Veteran Suicide Awareness March - La Crosse
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.
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.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of historical conditions on this event's race dates in La Crosse.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 13 La Crosse events
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