We invite you and your family to join us on November 9th, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. for a 5K Beach Race/ 1 Mile Walk to celebrate Veterans Day!! This race supports our veterans by raising awareness of suicide prevention and working towards ending it once and for all!

22 Veterans commit suicide a day!!!

This double-digit number has shaped how Americans think about military veterans and their daily struggles. This staggering number has become a cry for advocates trying to call attention to suicide among veterans, especially U.S. combat-injured veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Many injured U.S. combat-injured veterans struggle with physical disabilities, including loss of limbs and mental health issues such as Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Fairways for Freedom® provides the opportunity for reintegration back into society through many holistic initiatives, including the game of golf.

This November 9th, Fairways for Freedom® is partnering with SSI VFW Post 4092 to host the Veterans Day 5K Beach Race/1 Mile Walk. Funds raised from this event will provide LOCAL U.S. combat-injured veterans the opportunity to heal.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

$35 entry fee 5K Race (T-shirt, medal and swag bag)$35 entry fee 1 Mile walk (T-shirt, medal and swag bag)$20 for children under 12 (swag bag and participation ribbon) 100% of entry fees and donations go directly to Fairways for Freedom®Registration received before October 21st, 2024 will be guaranteed a T-shirt.Registration will close Saturday, November 9th @ 7:45 am

LOCATION:

Coast Guard Station / East Beach, 4100 First Street, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522

RACE DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

7:00 am Race Day - Registration Opens/ Packet Pick Up7:45 am Race Day - Registration Closes7:45 am Welcome Message7:55 am National Anthem8:00 am Race Start Time9:00 am Awards (categories announced soon)

PRE-REGISTRATION PACKET PICK UP:

Friday, November 8th, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saint Simons Island Pier, 100 Mallery StSaturday, November 9th, 7:00 am to 7:45 am Race location -registration table.

VOLUNTEER for this event: (NHS hours credited)

Contact Tracy LaRosa at [email protected]

RACE START/FINISH LOCATION:

On the Beach, East Beach at Coast Guard Station

AFTER the RACE

We are excited to announce, following the race, a benefit will be held at Gnats Landing/ Redfern Village starting at 11:00 am ALL proceeds will be donated to Fairways for Freedom®.

BRING THE FAMILY!

There will be a Classic Car show, food, beer, prizes, and more!!!

All Runner /Walker participants will receive a coupon for this event.

For more information on how to become a sponsor, contact David Ulrich [email protected]

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Gnats Landing

Big Splash

Lokey Asset Management of Raymond James

Margaret Maestas

King's Colonial Ford

The Caddyshack

The Club