Fallen Soldiers 5K at Western Illinois University

Fallen Soldiers 5K at Western Illinois University Fallen Soldiers 5K Run/Walk is a fundraiser for the WIU Fallen Soldiers’ Scholarship Fund SAVE THE DATE - October 8, 2022! Derek Dobogai and Lt. Col.

Macomb, IL

This race is a fundraiser for the Fallen Soldier's Scholarship Fund in honor of two WIU alumni who were killed in the line of duty, Capt. Robert Baldwin. Dobogai, who graduated from Western in 2003 with a bachelor's degree in law enforcement and justice administration, was among the 14 U.S. soldiers aboard a Black Hawk helicopter that crashed Aug. 22, 2007 in northern Iraq. Baldwin, wh

o earned a bachelor's degree in industrial technology from WIU in 1993, was killed Sept. 21, 2010 when his Blackhawk UH-60 helicopter carrying international troops crashed during combat operations in the Zabul province of Afghanistan. Money raised from the 5K Run/Walk is directed toward the WIU Fallen Soldiers Scholarship Fund, which supports veterans and service members currently enrolled at Western.

07/09/2025

Registration is now open for the 14th running of the Fallen Soldiers 5K. The 2025 run/walk will be held Saturday, Oct. 4 on the Western Illinois University Macomb campus.

The event honors members of the armed forces, as well as two fallen soldiers and WIU alumni, Capt. Derek Dobogai and Lt. Col. Robert Baldwin. Read more: https://go.wiu.edu/4lBvcCM

Registration is open for the 14th Annual Fallen Soldiers 5K! Check out the full details and register today at wiu.edu/fa...
07/07/2025

Registration is open for the 14th Annual Fallen Soldiers 5K!

Check out the full details and register today at wiu.edu/fallensoliders/

The final numbers are in!Our 13th Fallen Soldiers 5K brought in more than 450 runners, walkers, and virtual participants...
11/15/2024

The final numbers are in!

Our 13th Fallen Soldiers 5K brought in more than 450 runners, walkers, and virtual participants.

Together, we raised more than $22,000 for the Fallen Soldiers Scholarship Fund.

Our 13 year fundraising total has surpassed $237,000!

Read the full details, and find the link to purchase a 2024 shirt, here:
https://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=20307/

Thank you for joining us for the 2024 event! We'll see you in 2025!

Thank you to all of our generous sponsors and partners who helped make the 13th Fallen Soldiers 5K Run/Walk & One-Mile ...
11/13/2024

Thank you to all of our generous sponsors and partners who helped make the 13th Fallen Soldiers 5K Run/Walk & One-Mile Walk a success!

Finish Line Sponsors: Jackie & Dave Thompson
Packet Sponsor: Pella Macomb
Shirt Sponsor: WIU Foundation
Bib Sponsor: Shazam Racing
Race Route Sponsors: Dr. Jared Reed and the Pirog Family
Water Partner: Refreshment Services Pepsi
Trophy Partner: Engraving by Lin
Finish Line Fuel Partner: Hy-Vee

Our thanks to George at WIU Photography & Design Production for capturing some great images at the 13th Fallen Soldiers ...
11/04/2024

Our thanks to George at WIU Photography & Design Production for capturing some great images at the 13th Fallen Soldiers 5K Run/Walk & One-Mile Walk! Stay tuned for the full gallery!

11/02/2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for the 13th Fallen Soldiers 5K Run/Walk & One-Mile Walk! It was a beautiful morning and we're glad you chose to share it with us.

Enjoy this highlight video from the talented Dave at University Television (UTV).

Stay tuned for photos, official results, and more! Thanks again for a great day!

We can't wait to see all 400+ of you tomorrow morning for the 13th Fallen Soldiers 5K Run/Walk & One-Mile Walk!Here's a ...
11/02/2024

We can't wait to see all 400+ of you tomorrow morning for the 13th Fallen Soldiers 5K Run/Walk & One-Mile Walk!

Here's a reminder of the timeline for the day. See you in the morning!

IT'S RACE WEEK! Here's a quick reminder for tomorrow!Pets, rollerblades, skates, skateboards, scooters, and bikes are no...
11/01/2024

IT'S RACE WEEK!

Here's a quick reminder for tomorrow!

Pets, rollerblades, skates, skateboards, scooters, and bikes are not permitted on the race route. Strollers are welcome!

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
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November 7, 2020 www.wiu.edu/fallensoldiers/ This race serves as a fundraiser for the Fallen Soldier's Scholarship Fund in honor of two WIU alumni who were killed in the line of duty, Capt. Derek Dobogai and Lt. Col. Robert Baldwin. Dobogai, who graduated from Western in 2003 with a bachelor's degree in law enforcement and justice administration, was among the 14 U.S. soldiers aboard a Black Hawk helicopter that crashed Aug. 22, 2007 in northern Iraq. Baldwin, who earned a bachelor's degree in industrial technology from WIU in 1993, was killed Sept. 21, 2010 when his Blackhawk UH-60 helicopter carrying international troops crashed during combat operations in the Zabul province of Afghanistan. Money raised from the 5k Run/Walk is directed toward the WIU Fallen Soldiers Scholarship Fund, which supports veterans and service members currently enrolled at Western Illinois University.