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Written by Ultimate Grappling Magazine |
5K run on May 17 to benefit soldiers and their families
LAS VEGAS - A 5K run on May 17 will benefit soldiers and their families battling financial struggles at home.
Former soldier Randy Couture's nonprofit Xtreme Couture GI Foundation and Fighters.com will be at the race.
Fighters.com is sponsoring The Xtreme Couture Operation Freedom 5k Run. The race is part of the Xtreme Couture GI Foundation's effort to raise money for troops who are in financial trouble as they fight in Iraq.
"This really hits a number of things with me, and we are proud to be the premier title sponsor for this event," said Fighters.com President and CEO Jeremy Schoemaker. "I am a big fan of physical fitness. Also, the money from this race goes to help American troops who have suffered massive losses."
The race was organized by the Xtreme Couture GI Foundation, which was founded by Randy Couture, current UFC Heavyweight Champion. Nicknamed "Captain America," Couture is a former soldier who served in the U.S. Army for six years. He later competed as an alternate on the U.S. Olympic wrestling team in 1988, 1992, 1996. Couture is ranked second on Fighters.com as "The Natural" (16-8).
Registration cost is $45 before May 12 and $60 thereafter. To register online go to www.xtremecouturegifoundation.org/OperationSignUp.asp.
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