VSAP - Veteran Suicide Awareness and Prevention 3 Mile Walk/12 Mile Run/6 Mile 20kg Ruck
- Date
- May 16, 2026
- Distance
- VSAP 12-Mile Run · VSAP 3-Mile Awareness Run/Walk · 6-Mile Ruck Division (Carrying 20 Kg in a Pack)
From the Organizer
The VSAP event is broken down into three events, a 3-mile Suicide awareness walk/run, a 12-mile run and a 6-mile Ruck (Rucking or packing , 20kg to represent, remember, and honor veterans who have been tragically lost to us and our Nation).
The VSAP helps build community which is one way to help combat suicide. Montana consistently has one of the highest suicide rates in the nation, per capita. This event will help raise awareness and promote prevention about this epidemic by bring the community together to memorialize those lost and let Veterans, their friends, and families know they are not alone.
Location: Rocky Mountain Museum of Military History - 30 Ft. Missoula Road Building T-316, Ft. Missoula 59804
There will be live music, food, activities, silent auction, veteran owned businesses and veteran friendly service providers.
Register by May 1, 2026 to ensure swag bag and a t-shirt your size!
Package pick-up will be at the Missoula Vet Center 910 Brooks Street from 1000 to 1800 on May 15, 2025. Please pick-up event package (T-Shirt, Swag) on this date to ensure smooth participant flow the morning of the VSAP Event.
Proudly hosted by https://www.xsports4vets.org/home and Missoula Region VSN https://www.vsnmontana.org
Have a great day and see you at the event!!!
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the VSAP - Veteran Suicide Awareness and Prevention 3 Mile Walk/12 Mile Run/6 Mile 20kg Ruck?
- VSAP - Veteran Suicide Awareness and Prevention 3 Mile Walk/12 Mile Run/6 Mile 20kg Ruck is a running event held in Ft. Missoula, MT. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the VSAP - Veteran Suicide Awareness and Prevention 3 Mile Walk/12 Mile Run/6 Mile 20kg Ruck?
- Saturday, May 16, 2026 in Ft. Missoula, MT at Rocky Mountain Museum of Military History, Ft. Missoula, MT. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the VSAP - Veteran Suicide Awareness and Prevention 3 Mile Walk/12 Mile Run/6 Mile 20kg Ruck?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
VSAP - Veteran Suicide Awareness and Prevention 3 Mile Walk/12 Mile Run/6 Mile 20kg Ruck
May 16, 2026