U.S. 250th Combat Veterans Memorial
- Date
- June 15, 2027
- Location
- 100 N. Lake St., Whitehall, MI
- Distance
- Apply to Purchase Honorary Cannonball
From the Organizer
The 250 cannonballs towed by Jim "The Shark" Dreyer in his 2026 historic swim to commemorate America’s 250th birthday may be purchased in honor of Combat Veterans for mounting with an accompanying plaque on the U.S. 250th Combat Veterans Memorial. This tribute will forever honor loved ones who sacrificed to serve our country in combat on this most unique memorial.
Honorers will receive a photo file of their cannonball and engraved plaque after they are mounted on the memorial. The plaque will be numbered so it can easily be located when visiting the memorial in Whitehall, Michigan. You may also submit a photo and write a tribute for your honoree that can be viewed by memorial visitors when they scan a QR code.
Please apply for an honorary cannonball below and submit the necessary paperwork and on optional photo to eventmarketing@comcast.net. There is no application fee. Please submit a separate application for each Combat Veteran to be honored.
After your application is approved, we will send you a secure online link for making a $750 tax-deductible donation to have your honorary cannonball and plaque mounted on the memorial. Donations may also be mailed to save on processing fees. Electronic receipts will be provided.
Donations will go to a Whitehall Veterans organization (TBD) for construction of the memorial, and any fundraising surplus will be distributed between all participating White Lake Area Veterans organizations.
Thank you for honoring those who fought to win and preserve our freedom for 250 years!
* Please note that this online platform is used the majority of the time for race registrations and thereby asks for your date of birth and gender by default. On occasion, this platform refers to our tribute as a "race." The "Race Date" of June 15, 2027 refers to the completion of the memorial, but the date is purely speculative.
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
75°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Montague 4 Nw, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Whitehall, MI
Population
2,974
as of 2023
City Elevation
672 ft
Nearest Airport
MKG
Muskegon County Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 54 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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- Race
- U.S. 250th Combat Veterans Memorial
- Date
- June 15, 2027
- Location
- 100 N. Lake St., Whitehall, MI
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the U.S. 250th Combat Veterans Memorial?
- U.S. 250th Combat Veterans Memorial is a running race held in Whitehall, Michigan on June 15, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the U.S. 250th Combat Veterans Memorial?
- Tuesday, June 15, 2027 in Whitehall, Michigan at 100 N. Lake St.. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the U.S. 250th Combat Veterans Memorial?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
U.S. 250th Combat Veterans Memorial
Jun 15, 2027