UMaine to host JROTC 100th Anniversary 5K Fun Run
The University of Maine is one of more than 800 organizations around the world that will host a 5K Fun Run to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (JROTC) on Saturday, April 23.
Runs will be held simultaneously beginning at 11 a.m. EST. UMaine’s run will start outside the Harold Alfond Sports Stadium.
Organizers of the international effort are encouraging members of the public to participate to help JROTC cadets attempt to break a world record and make the event the largest run in military history.
Cadets from high schools in Bangor, Brewer, Hermon and Old Town, as well as Nokomis in Newport, are expected to take part. In addition to hosting, UMaine ROTC cadets also will participate.
“The young men and women of the JROTC programs live and breathe service,” says UMaine Army ROTC Master Sgt. Sean O’Brien. “We have seen them in both our schools and communities working tirelessly to make them better. I am proud of their hard work, dedication and service. The University of Maine Army ROTC is proud to join them in celebrating their 100th year anniversary.”
The walk/run is open to anyone. Registration is free for JROTC/ROTC cadets; $24 for others. Registration is online and includes a commemorative T-shirt. UMaine’s ROTC program will receive $5 for each noncadet who registers for the event.
For more information or to request a disability accommodation, contact Adrienne Germanakos at adrienne.germanakos@umit.maine.edu, 516.640.6555.
JROTC is a military-supported high school program that aims to educate high school students in leadership roles while making them aware of the benefits of active citizenship. The JROTC curriculum emphasizes academics, citizenship, character development, leadership skills, physical fitness and community service.
More about the JROTC 100th Anniversary 5K Fun Run is online.