The H ½ race honors military personnel and their sacrifices. It is a challenging course designed to reflect the efforts of those serving in the armed forces. The event does not offer prize money, focusing instead on personal satisfaction and awareness of military service. Proceeds after expenses support local military families in need. Each male and female first-place finisher gets their name engraved on a trophy at the Morgan-Weir American Legion Post 27. Participants can purchase a dog tag engraved with the name of a service member or veteran for extra motivation, representing an honoree during the race.