Hope For The Warriors 2nd Annual Charlotte Run For The Warriors presented by Sealed Air will take place Saturday, Dec. 2 at Independence Park. The event features a 5K and 1-mile walk and run with opening ceremonies kicking off at 8:45 a.m. All races are adaptive equipment and stroller friendly.

All proceeds benefit Hope For The Warriors, a national nonprofit dedicated to restoring a sense of self, family, and hope to service members, their families, and families of the fallen.

Run For The Warriors is a race series open to civilians and military members, that honors the men and women wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan and celebrates their strength and resolve. The series also provides wounded service members encouragement and the opportunity to pursue running, walking or cycling to assist in physical and emotional rehabilitation.

Wounded service members and Gold Star families all register for free. Discounts are available for service members and students. Please email runinfo@hopeforthewarriors.org for your discount code.

“Hope For The Warriors was founded in North Carolina, so it’s always exciting to host events here while meeting members of the local military community,” said Robin Kelleher, co-founder and president of Hope For The Warriors. “Additionally, Sealed Air has been a longtime supporter of Hope For The Warriors and together with the Charlotte community, they are truly making a difference in the lives of veterans, service members and military families.”

For more than five years, Sealed Air has supported Hope For The Warriors through its Run For The Warriors Race series, annual Got Heart Give Hope gala and with countless community partnerships.

"We're proud to support Hope For The Warriors and the services they provide to our military and their families, ensuring a smooth transition into civilian life," said Jim Whaley, Sealed Air VP, Global Corporate Communications, Government Affairs and Sustainability. "Sealed Air believes in the power of partnerships to advance solutions to create a better way for life."

For more than 11 years, Hope For The Warriors has served more than 13,000 veterans, service members and military families with a variety of programming including transition services, clinical health and wellness, sports and recreation, community development and engagement.

To preregister for the 5K or 1-mile walk run, visit hopeforthewarriors.org/charlotte.

For more information on Hope For The Warriors, visit hopeforthewarriors.org, Facebook or Twitter.