Virtual 5k race to raise funds for fallen and injuried firefighters

As fire season heats up across the country, a group of over 1,000 partners of wildland firefighters have joined together to raise money for those who are injured on the job with a Virtual 5k run/walk. Run or walk five kilometers wherever you wish. 100 percent of the proceeds from this event will go to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation's Fallen and Injured Grant Fund.

Support the men and women who battle the fires that threaten America’s natural resources and communities by participating in the Holding the Line 5K Run/Walk. These highly trained individuals continually put their lives on the line protecting forests, prairies, grasslands, and other natural lands, facing life-threatening challenges far from family and home. Challenge yourself by running, jogging, or walking the Holding the Line 5K in solidarity with our country’s wildland firefighters.

This virtual event is open to participants of any age and ability, located anywhere in the United States. All you need a sturdy pair of running shoes comcomfortable walking shoes and the desire to give back to the brave men and women who hold the line to protect others.

To participate, visit by June 10, 2017, head to your chosen venue for your Holding the Line 5k run/walk, start and finish your race, and share your results on social media with the hashtag #holdingtheline5k to spread awareness and celebrate your accomplishment.

The Holding the Line 5K Run/Walk is hosted by Spouses and Partners of Wildland Firefighters, an online community who are dedicated to supporting other spouses and partners of wildland firefighters. Since their beginning in 2012, they have worked closely with the Wildland Firefighter Foundation to raise funds to support the foundation's mission. Are you a wife or serious girlfriend of a wildland firefighter? Join the community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/spousesandpartnersofwff/! You’ll also find the Spouses and Partners of Wildland Firefighters on Instagram and Twitter at @spofwff and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/holdingthelineathome/.

The main focus of the Wildland Firefighter Foundation is to help families of firefighters killed in the line of duty and to assist injured firefighters and their families. The Wildland Firefighter Foundation honors and acknowledge past, present, and future members of the wildland firefighting community and partners with private and interagency organizations to bring recognition to wildland firefighters. For more information about the Wildland Firefighter Foundation or to contribute monetarily, please visit http://wffoundation.org.