Event Details

14th Annual
Rocky’s Run For Freedom 5K

Rocky’s Run For Freedom is held to honor the memory of Corporal Paul “Rocky” Zanowick, II, a local Marine from Miamisburg, who made the ultimate sacrifice for his country while serving on deployment to Afghanistan on June 3, 2011. This event also serves to remember and honor the ultimate sacrifice made by all of the Fallen Heroes who have died for our country fighting to preserve our freedom. Proceeds from this event each year are donated to organizations that are dedicated to serving our military, veterans, or that support our combat wounded heroes and families of Fallen Heroes killed in action (KIA). Youth organizations that develop character and leadership are also considered as well as any worthy organization whose mission would honor the memory of Cpl. Zanowick.

In 2013, we held our first event with 430 runners. We were able to donate $8,100 split between that year’s charities: Blue Star Mothers Chapter 3, the Wounded Warrior Project, and the Uriah Edward Zanowick Trust Fund established to benefit Uriah, Rocky’s now 16-year-old son. Over the last 13 years, we’ve been able to donate $135,000 to other organizations such as Fisher House of WPAFB, Honor Flight Dayton, Children of the Fallen Patriots Foundation, TAPS Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, the USO, and the Team Fastrax Warrior Weekend to Remember. A scholarship at Bishop Leibold Schools was also made by Rocky’s Run for Freedom charitable donations.

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