Fond du Lac Salute the Troops half marathon set, plus a look at Memorial Day closures in the city

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FOND DU LAC - Salute the Troops will host its half marathon, as well as 5K, ruck march and kids’ fun run May 27.

The event will begin on Oven Island at Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac. Proceeds will benefit veterans and their families in the Fox Valley.

This annual event will feature a half marathon, the Dobogai Memorial 5K run/walk, and the Brandon Michael Memorial Ruck.

The Fox Valley Savings Bank Kids’ Fun Run for children 12 and younger is $10 and includes activities throughout the race.

For entrance fees and race registration, go to https://www.salutethetroopswi.org/races.

Several dozen people took part in a half marathon Saturday, May 29, 2021 as part of the Salute The Troops races in Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac, Wis. Doug Raflik/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Several dozen people took part in a half marathon Saturday, May 29, 2021 as part of the Salute The Troops races in Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac, Wis. Doug Raflik/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

“This annual event is a staple for Salute the Troops,” said Vicky Supernand, Salute the Troops race coordinator and board member, in a news release. “We look forward to this event every year. It’s a great opportunity for runners and walkers of all types to enjoy the outdoors, all while assisting veterans.”

Salute the Troops seeks to support local service members, veterans, and their families through financial assistance, resource brokering, and supportive programming while creating awareness, delivering education, and fostering camaraderie all while stimulating economic development in our community. Learn more at Salutethetroopswi.com.

Memorial Day in Fond du Lac: A look at city closures

  • City offices in the City/County Government Center will be closed May 29 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

  • The Municipal Service Center will also be closed on May 29 for all services, including refuse and recycling collection and bulky waste drop-off. There will be no refuse and recycling collection on May 29.

  • Refuse/garbage normally collected on Monday will be collected on Tuesday, May 30, with the normal Tuesday collection. Have your materials set out by 5 a.m. on Tuesday to accommodate the additional collections.

  • Recycling collection, done by Waste Management, will have a one-day service delay throughout the remainder of week.

  • Yard waste and brush may still be dropped off during the holiday hours.

  • City transit buses will not operate on May 29, but will resume regular routes on May 30.

  • The Senior Center will be closed on May 29 and reopen May 30.

  • Fond du Lac Public Library will be closed beginning May 27 through May 29. They will reopen May 30.

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