Follow the Flag 5k Trail Race
Pleasant Grove, United States • 11 Jul 2026
Event overview
The Follow the Flag 5K Trail Race takes place in Pleasant Grove, Utah on July 11, 2026. The event is organized by the Follow the Flag Foundation, a volunteer organization that has supported funerals for fallen military and first responders since 2014. Registration closes July 10, 2026. Distances offered:
- 5K
Course and purpose
The course is a trail run with three described sections: the first mile is relatively flat and fast, the second mile is an uphill climb, and the third mile is downhill, finishing along Grove Creek under the event's large American flag. All race entry fees go to the foundation’s general purpose fund. The fund supports activities related to honoring fallen service members and first responders, including hanging flags in canyons, decorating neighborhoods when a fallen service member returns, repairing or replacing large flags, and providing assistance such as vehicle repairs for affected families. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.