Mission 500 Annual Security 5k/2k Fundraiser Set for ISC West 2022

Mission 500 is excited to announce that the annual Security 5k/2k fundraiser benefiting children and families in need across the United States will once again be held live at ISC West this year. The event will be held on Thursday, March 24 at 7:30 a.m., and take place at 2601 East Sunset Road, in Las Vegas.

Registration to participate in this year’s event is already open and can be accessed by visiting https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=82008. For those who are unable to attend or participate in the physical event, virtual runner or walker participation is welcome.

There are also a number of sponsorship events still available, providing companies, their 5K/2K teams and individuals to help support this wonderful event.

“We are so excited to be hosting the Mission 500 5K/2K in person at ISC West again in 2022,” said Tracy Larson, president and partner at WeSuite and Co-Chair of Mission 500. “We opened registration early to encourage past and new participants to build this event into their busy schedules as it is fun and supports such a great cause. We extend our sincere gratitude to our sponsors who have continued to support Mission 500 over the years, and welcome new sponsors and entrants to this great industry event. We can’t wait to see you there!”

Participants in the Mission 500 Security 5k/2k will be recognized for their performance across various age categories, as well as those companies and people who led the fundraising effort. Participants who raise $500 or more on their individual go fund me pages will automatically be enrolled into Mission 500’s 500 Club and receive a pullover as recognition for their efforts. The Security 5k/2k Reception at ISC West 2022 and announcement of Mission 500’s CSR and Humanitarian Awards will take place on Thursday, March 24 from 4 to 5 p.m., at Booth #20073 on the show floor.

Confirmed sponsors for this year’s Security 5K/2K event already include: ADT, Alarm.com, Altronix Corp., Axis Communications, Bosch, Brinks Home Security, COPS Monitoring, DMP Monitoring, First Response Systems, Galaxy Control Systems, Hikvision, ISC West, LRG Marketing Communications, Milestone, Security Systems News, PSA Network, Unified Technology Partners and WeSuite.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available and can be viewed at https://runsignup.com/Race/Security5KforChildren/Page-9.

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