Veterans' Honor Run: 22 Hours of Tribute

Canton, United States • 8-9 Nov 2025

Event

The Veterans' Honor Run: 22 Hours of Tribute takes place November 8-9, 2025, at Heritage Park in Canton, MI. The event is in its fourth year and raises awareness of veteran suicide; the organizer states that 20-22 veterans die by suicide every day. Fundraising will support organizations that serve veterans, with Guitars for Vets named as a beneficiary.

Registration includes an event Sport-Tek CamoHex t-shirt and an event Sport water bottle. An aid station will offer water, sports drink, coffee, soup, fruit, cheese, pizza, grilled cheese, PB&J, burgers, cookies, candies, pretzels, and more; participants may report dietary needs for accommodation. Heated bathrooms are available near the aid station. Packet pickup is available the day before the event.

Race options and course

  • 22 Hour Ultra - complete as many loops as desired during the 22-hour event.
  • Virtual 22 Hour Ultra - participate at own location and submit tracking data for awards consideration.
  • 5k Race - timed 5k with prizes for top finishers.

The on-site course is a roughly 1 mile loop around Heritage Park on a paved path with a short bridge and mostly flat terrain. Course loop passes are located near parking lots. Participants in the 22-hour event may take breaks and resume anytime during the event. Veterans may register free using the coupon code VETERAN. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

22 hr
22 Hour Ultra
5 km
5k Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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