Veterans & Military Council 5k
Bethlehem, PA, USA
09 Nov, 2024 (Sat)
Running
1 mi, 5 km
About the event
Join us for our annual 5K Ruck ‘n Run/Walk to honor veterans during Veterans Appreciation Week. Join Lehigh Valley colleges, universities, businesses and community members as we Ruck OR Run/Walk to recognize and honor all veterans throughout the Lehigh Valley.
Offering an in-person race with 5K Ruck and Run/Walk options in addition to a 1 mile Fun Run/Walk option*. The course is an off road grass course through the scenic Bicentennial park.
Can my dog run with me?
As much as we love dogs they are not allowed to run our races. Please keep your pup at home. Participants who register and make a $30 minimum donation, by November 2, will have the option of an event beanie or water bottle. Donations will go to Shamrock Reins. In Person Race Details: Check-in & Race Day Registration: 8 AM-9 AM** 5K begins promptly at 9 AM 1 mile Fun Run/Walk begins at 9:45 AM Awards Presentation: 10:30 AM Community Event featuring music, vendors, and food trucks: 8AM-11AM Age Groups: Each race option (Ruck and Run/Walk) will include seven (7) age groups. Ruckers are strongly encouraged to carry a minimum 10% of their body weight. This will be the honor system; we will not be weighing rucksacks this year. 12 and Under 13-18 19-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+ Awards: Awards will be presented to the top 3 male and female finishers in each age group for the 5K Ruck and 5K Run/Walk options. *The Fun Run/Walk is a non-competitive option with no timing or awards. The college or university team with the most participants (Ruck, Run/Walk, and Fun Run/Walk combined), earns a plaque to be displayed on their campus and BRAGGING RIGHTS! The business/company team with the most participants (Ruck, Run/Walk, and Fun Run/Walk combined), earns a plaque to be displayed at their workplace and BRAGGING RIGHTS! **Day of registration will be available for a $5 fee. Let’s come together to support the Veterans in the Lehigh Valley area.
As much as we love dogs they are not allowed to run our races. Please keep your pup at home. Participants who register and make a $30 minimum donation, by November 2, will have the option of an event beanie or water bottle. Donations will go to Shamrock Reins. In Person Race Details: Check-in & Race Day Registration: 8 AM-9 AM** 5K begins promptly at 9 AM 1 mile Fun Run/Walk begins at 9:45 AM Awards Presentation: 10:30 AM Community Event featuring music, vendors, and food trucks: 8AM-11AM Age Groups: Each race option (Ruck and Run/Walk) will include seven (7) age groups. Ruckers are strongly encouraged to carry a minimum 10% of their body weight. This will be the honor system; we will not be weighing rucksacks this year. 12 and Under 13-18 19-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+ Awards: Awards will be presented to the top 3 male and female finishers in each age group for the 5K Ruck and 5K Run/Walk options. *The Fun Run/Walk is a non-competitive option with no timing or awards. The college or university team with the most participants (Ruck, Run/Walk, and Fun Run/Walk combined), earns a plaque to be displayed on their campus and BRAGGING RIGHTS! The business/company team with the most participants (Ruck, Run/Walk, and Fun Run/Walk combined), earns a plaque to be displayed at their workplace and BRAGGING RIGHTS! **Day of registration will be available for a $5 fee. Let’s come together to support the Veterans in the Lehigh Valley area.
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5k Run/Walk
09 Nov, 2024 (Sat) - 09:00
Running
5 km
Solo
On site
Road
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
09 Nov, 2024 (Sat) - 09:45
Running
1 mi
Solo
On site
Road
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