I'm not someone who runs regularly (or even long distances), but raising money for an organization that provides service animals to wounded veterans at no cost and helping local families of veterans facing financial strain seems like a pretty good reason to run a 5k!
This will be my second 5k ever and the second time running at this event. If you think helping out veterans is cool, then I think it'd be pretty cool for you to help me reach my fundraising goal :)!