Rows of small American flags standing in a grassy field with a tree line behind, a quiet veteran memorial tribute.

In honor of Jerry Ondo

Run.Remember.Make a Difference.

A 5K run, walk, or ruck for veteran mental health and suicide prevention, and for the families who carry the weight of loss.

Sep 26, 2026
North Park
9:00 AM

$35 entryCloses Sept 25, 8:00 AM

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Race day at a glance

Sep 26, 2026 · North Park Boathouse

8:00 AMCheck-in
9:00 AMRace start
10:30 AMCeremony
12:00 PMResource fair

Full schedule

Why we run

One race. Three promises.

Honor

The men and women who raised their hands to serve our country. And recognize that for many veterans, the battle does not end when they come home.

Remember

Our fallen brothers and sisters, speak their names, share their stories, and surround their families with a community that refuses to forget them.

Support

Veterans and families through connection, resources, fellowship, advocacy, and meaningful action that continues long after race day.

Read why we run

The Patriots 5K is organized by Semper Fi Mission, a Pittsburgh veterans nonprofit.

The 2026 campaign

Every step funds a scholarship

This is where our momentum lives: every runner, walker, and rucker, and every dollar raised toward scholarships for the children of veterans who died by suicide, in Jerry’s honor.

430registered so far

$70,379raised of $35,000100%

Funds are received and administered by Semper Fi Mission.

Join them

Registration is open through Friday, September 25 at 8:00 AM. Lace up to run, walk, or ruck in Jerry’s memory.

The 2026 campaign

Every step funds a scholarship

This is where our momentum lives: every runner, walker, and rucker, and every dollar raised toward scholarships for the children of veterans who died by suicide, in Jerry’s honor.

0registered so far

$10,350raised of $35,00030%

Funds are received and administered by Semper Fi Mission.

Be among the first

Registration is open through Friday, September 25 at 8:00 AM. Lace up to run, walk, or ruck in Jerry’s memory.

Jerry Ondo in his United States Navy dress uniform, an American flag behind him.

Honoring Jerry Ondo

We run because we remember.

Jerry Ondo is the heart of this race. We honor his life by raising awareness for veteran mental health and by funding scholarships for the children of veterans we have lost.

The Patriots 5K supports scholarships for the children of veterans who died by suicide, in Jerry’s honor.

About Jerry Ways to give

Many sponsors. One mission.