Sunday, June 8, 2025 9:15 AM CDT The 500m Salute 2 The Troops is now part of June Bug Sprints! Sprint racing is where it’s at when the days are longer, and the sun is out. We are excited to debut a brand-new event for 2025, The June Bug Sprints! The June Bug Sprints will be a morning of fast and furious sprint events for those who like to let it rip. Join us for one event or all three! We are offering the June Bug Package to bundle and save money, but you can also enter each event as a solo race if you are only interested in doing one event. June Bug Package includes 3 Sprint Races: 1. Ride It Like You Stole It 100m 2. 500m Salute 2 The Troops 3. Summer Sweater 1K 500m Salute 2 The Troops Sunday, June 8, 2025 9:15 AM CDT Fools Fest Sprints salutes the memory and service of our troops. This Memorial Day weekend, we will race 500m with everything we've got in honor of those who gave everything they had and made the ultimate sacrifice. This event is a fundraiser for the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Charitable Service Trust: https://cst.dav.org/, which receives a 100% 4-star rating on Charity Navigator. 50% of your entry fee will be donated. The Erg Rats are proud to lead the charge and encourage you to join our indoor infantry for this worthy event. All participants will receive a commemorative UV-protected vinyl Erg Rats Salute 2 the Troops decal. • Race results reported to Concept2 rankings. • All racers will receive a 3" UV-protected vinyl Erg Rats Memorial Decal and a social media share image of the event. Solo Race Entry - $15 (Race merch and media) Speed Pass Entry - $5 (Race access only) Entry fees are the same for US and International racers and include shipping and handling.