Operation Obstacle 2024 - The Race to End Veteran Suicide

In Coordination with the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs Illiana Health Care, Suicide Prevention Team, Richland Community College presents the 4th Annual Operation Obstacle - The Race to End Veteran Suicide. Each day, 17 of our nation's Veterans die by suicide. Join us for a timed, 2-mile obstacle course race to raise awareness of Veteran suicide.

Event Details

The course is mostly flat and will have between 15-20 obstacles. A few of the obstacles involve carrying & pulling objects a short distance, army net crawls, and climbing over, under, and through obstacles. There will also be a Fire Truck hose down at the finish line. All participants get a finishers challenge coin and goodie bag.

Non-Competitive Fun Run

This year we'll also have a Non-Competitive Fun Run, for participants that would like to jog or walk the course, and skip some or all of the obstacles.

Registration

The registration is online only through Race Roster and will be cut off at 9:30 am on race day. You must be 18 years of age to participate. Help us promote the race on social media, and earn 5% on every registration fee, for each of your referred registrants, using your own unique Race Roster link.

Donations

Not able to participate? Please consider offering a donation using the links on the left side of this page. A sponsorship sign with your name or business name, will be displayed at the event, for sponsors donating $100 or more. You can also donate to help a participant reach their donation goals. Your donation is tax-deductible and we appreciate your support for our Veterans.

Event Schedule

Check-In: The race check-in, start, and finish will be in the Richland Fitness Center parking lot, located at the north entrance of the Workforce Development Institute, near the old RCC Green House. The check-in starts at 8:30 am and ends at 9:30 am. You will receive your race bib, timing chip and goodie bag. The race announcements, Honor Guard presentation of the flag, and national anthem will be at 10 am, with the race starting after the national anthem.

Awards

There will be recognition and trophies for the top 3 Male & Female Finishers.