Navy Wounded Warrior 5K opens Warrior Care Month at Washington Navy Yard

Official Statements

• Naval Support Activity Washington, November 9: “WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, Washington, D.C. — Navy Wounded Warrior hosted a 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk at Washington Navy Yard, Nov. 6, 2026, to open Warrior Care Month and recognize the strength and resilience of wounded, ill, and injured service members, their caregivers, and Navy Gold Star families. U.S. Navy Capt. Garett Houston, commanding officer of Naval Support Activity Washington, delivered opening remarks before participants began the event near the National Museum of the U.S. Navy on Sicard Street. The course concluded at Willard Park.

  Sailors assigned to Naval District Washington and Naval Support Activity Washington joined members of the Washington Navy Yard community in support of the event. Participants completed either the 5K run or 1-mile walk, coming together to recognize the courage, commitment, and recovery journeys of wounded warriors. Abe Lincoln, one of the Washington Nationals Racing Presidents, joined participants at the finish line at Willard Park.

  Warrior Care Month is observed each November to raise awareness of programs and resources available to wounded, ill, and injured service members, their families, and caregivers. Navy Wounded Warrior coordinates non-medical care and provides support and resources for seriously wounded, ill, and injured Sailors and Coast Guardsmen and their families throughout recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration.”