United We Run

Join us on 09/09/2024

(race date estimated)

United We Run Race Description

 

 2023 United We Run

 

-Event start time 7:00 AM
 
Packet Pickup 
Fleet Feet Sports
Sept. 8, 2023 10-5 PM
 
Make sure to register by August 31st to be guaranteed a shirt.

 

-Event location: Sherrill Veterans Memorial Park

 Marine Aviation Training Support Group 22 and Zachary Kolda Elementary, cordially invites you to participate in our first “2023 United We Run” 5K and 10K in order to support our 2023 Marine Corps Ball and assist with the build of Kolda Elementary children’s park.  The event will be held Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 0700 at Sherrill Veterans Memorial Park

 

MATSG-22 and Kolda Elementary Partnership

 

Due to Corpus Christi being the home to the Naval Air Station (NAS) and Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD), Zachary Kolda Elementary houses the highest percentage of military students in the Corpus Christi area. Kolda Elementary is not only a campus named after a local hero that gave all (life) for his country, but it is unique in that it exhibits a sense of patriotic pride.

Upon returning from the Covid pandemic, our campus worked diligently to build partnerships and our primary focus was to begin with the community that we served. We were able to obtain the Purple Star Designation by TEA in 2022 for the relationship that we built with our military families. In 2022-2023, Sgt Major Armentrout and administration worked at building a relationship in which Kolda Elementary would be the official adopted campus of the US Marines at Marine Aviation Training Support Group

-22 (MATSG-22). The goal was to build on Kolda's foundational values of Knowledge, Service, and Character.

For Knowledge, the Marines have donated hundreds of books to students that donated to the Toys for Tots Drive. As a way of recognizing the kindness in students' willingness to donate, they returned the generosity in a way that encouraged students to read and build on their literacy. To support literacy, the Marines also volunteered to come to campus and read to our students on Read Across America Day. Some Marines went the extra mile in joining classes out at recess. As a way to build on History, during our Veteran's Day celebration the Marines held a Historic Uniform Pageant for our veterans and students as they took everyone on a historic journey on the uniforms worn in different eras. In return, Kolda Elementary nominated MATSG-22 for the Partners in Education Award given by Corpus Christi ISO to organizations that unconditionally give to students. MATSG-22 was recognized for the gift of time that they continuously give to the students at Kolda Elementary.








For Service, the Marines have updated our Marine Corps Seal. Our teachers have provided childcare for Marines to attend the Marine Corps Ball. For many of the families, they expressed their gratitude to our teachers because they are alone in this area and entrusting their children to someone unknown is often difficult. The Marines worked at our Freedom Fest, by playing tug-a-war, challenging families to do pull-ups, providing live demos of dog training in the skills of basic obedience, scent detection, and patrol work. Many families commented on how safe they felt knowing that about 50 Marines were present to ensure safety and community for our families. In April, the Marines of MATSG-22 collaborated with the USO and HII-Mission Technologies to set military and STEM stations for military students as a way of celebrating Month of the Military Child. Upon hearing from students that the day "was the greatest day ever'' we also heard from parents saying 2 weeks later "my child is still talking about the event." The greatest joy was being able to take our active-duty military students to the Naval Base and having many of their military parents brag about their child(ren). They pridefully stood there taking pictures and videos of their child running drills and engaging with other military children. Many students bonded with other military children as they would discuss where they moved around to and the various roles that their parent(s) serve within the military.

 

For character, the Marines have supported numerous 5K runs and runners' club practices. The motivation that it gives a student when they know that they are training alongside Colonel Tiger, Sergeant Major Armentrout, and numerous Marines is

unmeasurable. They continuously motivated our Cadets to try their best and to never give up. To support hunger, the Marines ran alongside our Cadets in the Miles for Meals 5K and to support the men and women who serve in the military the Marines along with Kolda Elementary ran Beach 2 Bay, a marathon relay race that includes 6 runners each running between 3-6 miles.



The partnership was formed as a way of giving back to the military families that give so much to our country for our freedom. One parent once said "my wife wants us to move after I retire, but I want to stay because we feel welcomed here." He further explained that for many places that our military families move to the feeling is not the same and many times they feel unwelcomed. John F. Kennedy once said, "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country." As educators, we educate all our children, but we want our men and women that are serving to protect our country to know and feel that their most prized possession, their children, are safe, loved and well taken care of at Kolda Elementary.

While we are the adopted campus of MATSG-22, our military families serve in all branches. Moving into the 23-24 school year we will also work alongside the Coast Guard in beach clean-ups and literacy activities. The Army has also come to Kolda to read to our students and to engage at our Freedom Fest. This partnership has opened the doors and built relationships for all military branches. All students have learned and engaged with military men and women that move around the world. These relationships work to take us from being an educational institution to a place where we truly teach our students about service and character through respect, discipline, and high expectation.


Get ready for the United We Run

Share this Corpus Christi Race




United We Run location map image

    United We Run Where & When

  • Location: Corpus Christi, TX 78401
  • Race Date: 2023/09/09 07:00:00 AM (Saturday)
  • Categories:
    • 5K (18 and older)
    • 5K (17 and Under)
    • 10K (18 and older)
    • 10K (17 and under)

United We Run Reviews

0 - 0 reviews

Be the first to review United We Run



Other Races You May Want to Consider

Santa's Jingle Bell Run 5K and Kids K

 - Dec 14th, 2024
Everything you need to know can be found on our website at https://sights-n-sounds.org/5k-run/ - including information about packet pickup, parking, course info, Most Festive and Santa Suit contests, and more! If you do not see your question answer... read more

Reindeer 5k Run/2k Walk

 - Dec 14th, 2024
  5K Run & 2K WalkThe Run is Chip-Timed Adults: $40 •  Under 18: $25  •  Pets: $10 Strollers welcome, but for the safety of all runners, walkers and pets in the event, no bikes, trikes, skates, skateboards... read more

La Cruda 5K

 - Jan 1st, 2025
  January 1, 2025 14391 Old Bandera Rd. Helotes, Tx 78023 Start 2025 doing what you love! Join us for La Cruda (The Hangover) 5K Don’t worry, we won’t get started until 10:00 am, and we’ll have plenty of “hair of the dog... read more

Helotes Beer Garden Run

 - Mar 22nd, 2025
     Helotes Beer Garden Run March 22, 2025  Event Starts: 8:30 am Event Ends:  1:00 pm Helotes Festival Grounds 12210 Leslie Rd. Helotes, Tx 78023   Join us for the largest 5K Beer Fest in town...the 12th Annual Helote... read more

Black Eyed Pea Marathon, Half Marathon & 2 Person Relay 5K & 10K Presented by Todd Hunter

 - Dec 28th, 2024
Safe Fun-Fit Black Eyed Pea Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay, 5K, 10K  Presented by Todd Hunter    Location: The Water's Edge Park Date: December 28, 2024 Time: 7:30 AM / All distances except  6:00 AM Start for the Marathon Shirt d... read more

Weslaco Chamber Santa Dash

 - Dec 14th, 2024
The Weslaco Chamber of Commerce and RGV Theme Runs present the return of the annual Santa Dash fun run!  Join us to kick off the Weslaco Christmas Parade on December 14, 2024, at 5 p.m. Each runner will get a 5 piece Santa Suit, a medal, and a ... read more

Natural Bridge Caverns Trail Run

 - Feb 2nd, 2025
Experience the Only Race in Texas that Starts in the Belly of a Cave! Join us for a one-of-a-kind adventure through Texas's largest caverns as you descend deep into the earth and race through Pluto's Anteroom. This is not just a run; it's an exhilar... read more

Safe Fun-Fit Endurance Fest

 - Jun 8th, 2025
For detailed information please visit www.endurancefestcctx.com All Events Start and Finish @ Water's Edge Park 402 S. Shoreline BLVD   FRIDAY, June 6th June 6, 2025, 8 PM START TIME Kid's 1K Glow Run June 6, 2025 8:15 PM START TIME&n... read more

JINGLE ALL THE WAY 5K & 10K

 - Dec 21st, 2024
  LOCATION: Cole Park Pier (NEW LOCATION) Date: December 21, 2024 Start Times: 7:30 AM (first wave) FOR THE 1K (the 1K is not chipped timed, each participant will receive a finisher ribbon) & 7:45 AM (first wave) FOR THE 5K and 10K Packet ... read more

Run For The Hall 5K & Health Expo

 - Mar 22nd, 2025
     Run, Walk or Jog! Saturday, March 22, 8:30am    CATEGORIES Finisher Medals for ALL 5K Participants! LOCATION  Saint Mary's Hall 9401 Starcrest Dr. San Antonio, TX   Race Day Packet Pickup: 7:30-8:15   R... read more

Corpus Christi, TX Weather

Corpus Christi, TX current weather
  • Clouds 64.1℉ Clouds

  • Join us at the United We Run in September for a great race. The United We Run works hard to deliver you a memorable race experience. We would love to hear from you, so consider writing us a review.

    Write Review

    Contact Information

    If you have any questions or comments for the event directors, click the button below.
    Please include all fields
    Contact email for event director is invalid. Please try again later
    Your message has been sent to the event organizers.

    An error occurred

     

    United We Run - Disclaimer