The University of Guam’s program in Military Science hosted its annual Run for Gold 2K/ 5K run and walk on Saturday, March 9. The run and walk was held at the Chamorro Village in Hagatna, where runners of all ages and groups could participate in either a 2K or 5K.

The event was held to bring back the annual 5K of the Army ROTC Triton Warrior Battalion and help showcase the presence of their program to the local community. Through this event, members strived to promote and encourage physical fitness on Guam.

Criminal Justice Major and Army ROTC scholarship recipient Lowella Di Ramos was one of three event chairpersons who helped organize the event.

“My overall experience was a learning opportunity. The event made me learn a lot about the ability to lead, guide, and relay on the team I worked with. Granted at certain situations it was difficult, at the end it was a team effort that came together to make the event happen,” Di Ramos stated.  

Criminal Justice Major John Martinez is currently in his second semester in the ROTC program and shares that his experience participating in the event was memorable.

Martinez assisted in the event as he volunteered at the fruit booth- slicing, packing, and handing out fruit cups to the runners after they’ve crossed the finish line.  

The event was a success as various students and the local community participated to support UOG’s ROTC program.

“Without the battalion, the event would not have been as successful as it was,” Di Ramos shared.

Aside from the Run for Gold 2k/ 5k run and walk event, UOG students will see more of the ROTC cadets as they will be more involved with the community such as participating in future color guard events, volunteering for various organization, and escorting dignitaries in events.