Mission43 is proud to promote this Aaron Butler Memorial Foundation event to our community of veteran and military spouses. The ABMF is chartered to honor the fallen, engage communities throughout our Nation in meaningful social action events, and close the gap between the Nation’s populace and the warfighting minority.

This year marks the running of the 7th annual Aaron Butler Memorial Purple Heart Run (ABMPHR) which will be held on Saturday, August 16th, 2025 at the Eagle Island State Park and surrounding trail system. Sign up, show up, and embrace the suck in the 5K, 10K, or signature Unknown Distance Run (they guarantee no less than 400M and no more than 50K, you won't know the final distance until you finish.) Don't forget about the 16-and-under Youth 5K…ABMF cares deeply about youth leadership development and believe that it begins with exposure to service and sacrifice.

It's more than a run, it's an emotional and educational experience.

DETAILS

• Date: Saturday, August 16th

• Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

• Location: Eagle Island State Park