Joel Gentz 5k

The Joel Gentz Memorial event at Purdue University honors military personnel who have sacrificed for our freedoms. It commemorates Captain Joel Gentz, a Purdue Aeronautical Engineering graduate and U.S. Air Force Combat Rescue Officer, who was killed in action. Proceeds benefit the Joel Gentz Memorial Scholarship for an Air Force ROTC student exemplifying Gentz’s spirit. Registration includes packet pick-up options, with donations of $25 or more providing event T-shirts. Awards are given for top male and female finishes, including first, second, and third places. The event offers free food and water, and all donations are welcomed.