Why the DAV 5K Means So Much to Veterans

The 2026 DAV 5K Boston sold out 82 days before race day, marking the event’s sixth consecutive sellout and highlighting the community’s commitment to honoring and supporting veterans.Dan Stack, CEO of the Disabled American Veterans Department of Massachusetts, joins Mike Armstrong to explain what makes the November 7 event at Castle Island so special. They discuss the hundreds of veterans participating, the Howitzers and Boston fire boat, the Heroes on the Hill tribute, and the DAV programs that help veterans with benefit claims, transportation to medical appointments, housing, and other essential services. Dan also shares details about the Applied Underwriters Invitational golf tournament at Granite Links.