Operation Obstacle
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North Brush College Road
Faries Park
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62521
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2870 N. Jasper Street
E Eldorado Street
Department of Veteran's Affairs Suicide Prevention Team, Richland Community College presents the 3rd Annual Operation Obstacle - The Race to End Veteran Suicide. Join us for a timed, 2-mile obstacle course race to raise awareness of Veteran suicide. The course is mostly flat and will have between 15-20 obstacles. A few of the obstacles involve carrying & pulling objects a short distance, army net crawls, and climbing over, under, and through obstacles. There will also be a Fire Truck hose down at the finish line. All participants get a finishers challenge coin, goodie bag and there will be recognition and trophies for the top 3 Male & Female Finishers. Proceeds will support Richland Community College's Student Veteran's Resource Center. (New) Non-Competitive Fun Run: This year we'll also have a Non-Competitive Fun Run for participants that would like to jog or walk the course and skip some or all of the obstacles. (New) This year we're saluting our troops serving outside of the USA with red t-shirts that symbolize to Return Everyone Deployed. Operation Obstacle T-Shirts are available for $25 each during registration. Registration: The registration is online only through the Race Roster link below and will be cut off at 9:30 am on race day. You must be 18 years of age to participate. Help us promote the race on social media and earn 5% on every registration fee for each of your referred registrants, using your own unique Race Roster link. More info on the promoter link on the left sidebar. YOU CAN ALSO SUPPORT THIS EVENT BY MAKING A DONATION, VOLUNTEERING & SPONSORING AN OBSTACLE. Race Information & Registration: https://raceroster.com/events/2023/73812/operation-obstacle-2023
09/16/2026
🇺🇸 Only a few days left to register for Operation Obstacle: The Race to End Veteran Su***de this Saturday, 09/19/26.
Come out, get active, and show your support for the men and women who have served our country. Whether you participate, volunteer, or donate, your support helps make a difference for our veterans.
🏃Finish strong and get refreshed with a gentle wave of water from a firehose at the finish line! 💦
We’ll also honor our first responders, celebrate America’s 250th, and recognize Thank a Police Officer Day.
🇺🇸 Honor. Support. Serve. Join us and help make Operation Obstacle a powerful day of community, remembrance, and support for our veterans.
Register, volunteer, or donate today—and bring a friend!
https://raceroster.com/events/2026/118149/operation-obstacle-2026/volunteer
09/15/2026
Operation Obstacle: Race to End Veteran Su***de is This Saturday!
Join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026, as we come together to honor our veterans, support veteran su***de prevention, and show our veterans that they are never alone.
Whether you’re ready to take on the Operation Obstacle course or want to support the event as a volunteer, your participation makes a difference. Every person who registers, volunteers, or helps spread the word strengthens our community’s commitment to supporting those who have served our country.
🏃 Register today and be part of the mission!
We also need volunteers to help with:
Thursday, 09/17 – Race setup
Friday, 09/18 – Race setup
Saturday, 09/19 – Race-day tear down
Your time, energy, and support can help make this event a success and help us send a powerful message of hope, support, and appreciation to our veterans.
👉 Register to participate or volunteer today:
https://raceroster.com/events/2026/118149/operation-obstacle-2026
Volunteers. Please also sign up on SignUpGenius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F4FACAF22AAFB6-operation #/
Together, we can honor those who served, support those who are struggling, and help end veteran su***de.
Get your team together to join Operation Obstacle on 09/19/26. This is a great obstacle course race for Crossfitters, and those who want a challenge in both strength & endurance! Represent your workout facility and finish with your fitness friends!
https://raceroster.com/events/2026/118149/operation-obstacle-2026
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