The 1LT Mark Dooley 5K Race is a living tribute to a fallen hero, 1LT Mark H. Dooley. 

The upcoming event will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2019.

Mark Dooley was a Norwich University graduate, a Wilmington police officer, and Vermont Army National Guard soldier, who was killed in action on 09.19.2005, while deployed to Ramadi, Iraq.  Mark was 27 years old.

PLEASE ARRIVE BETWEEN 7:30-8:45AM TO REGISTER/CHECK-IN.  WE WILL BE HOLDING A BRIEF CEREMONY HONORING 1LT MARK DOOLEY.  DONT MISS IT!

Events:

 Kids Fun Run (Ages 4-12)

5K Walk

5K Run

Awards/Prizes:

5K Walk & Run: Custom medals for the top 3 finishers of each age group, and custom trophies for overall top finishers of the walk and run (male & female).

Kids Fun Run: Prizes for all (Please register early)

Event Details:

7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.          Race Registration & Pre-Registered Check-in

9:00 a.m.                            Welcome/Opening remarks

   National Anthem

9:30 a.m.                            Kids Fun Run (START TIME)

10:00 a.m.                          Walk & Run (START TIME)

   Runners will be followed off the starting line by the walkers

12:30 p.m.                          Award ceremony/Guest speaker 

Proceeds:

Proceeds of the event benefit the 1LT Mark Dooley Memorial/Scholarship Fund.

The 1LT Dooley fund was established by Dooley's friends at the Wilmington Police Department.

Additional:

This is a rain or shine event.

Please visit the event website at www.markdooley5k.com as we get closer to race day - and check for updates and changes.

All changes will be posted to the website and emailed to registrants.

Additional shirts will be available for purchase at the race - while supplies last.

Do you know someone that would like to volunteer at the event?  Please have them email LTMARKDOOLEY5K@GMAIL.COM