ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (WLS) -- The upcoming Memorial Day weekend marks 20 years since the start of the SALUTE 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk in Arlington Heights.
The event helps raise money to provide financial assistance to military veterans and their families.
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More than 22,000 veterans and their families have benefited since the run's inception.
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"It's really important; it started as a community event, and it's continued 20 years," said Mary Beth Beiersdorf, executive director and co-founder of SALUTE.
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The SALUTE 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk is Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 8 a.m. at Recreation Park in Arlington Heights.
Registration is still open. Click here for more information.