2024 Veterans & Military Council 5k
- Date Sat 9th November 2024
- Time 9:45AM EST
- Location Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
- Price Free
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring day at the 2024 Veterans & Military Council 5K on Saturday, November 9, 2024, in beautiful Bethlehem, Northampton! This annual event, held during Veterans Appreciation Week, invites participants to join together in honoring our brave veterans through a fun-filled 5K Ruck and Run/Walk, along with a non-competitive 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. The scenic Bicentennial Park will serve as the backdrop for this exciting race, which kicks off with check-in from 8 AM to 9 AM, followed by the 5K at 9 AM and the Fun Run/Walk starting at 9:45 AM.
Participants can look forward to a festive atmosphere featuring music, vendors, and delicious food trucks from 8 AM to 11 AM. With awards for the top male and female finishers in each age group for both the Ruck and Run/Walk options, along with exciting team competitions for local colleges and businesses, this event is sure to be a highlight of the season. Don’t miss the chance to give back to those who have served; register by November 2 for an event giveaway and join the community in making a difference while enjoying a fantastic day outdoors!
Participants can look forward to a festive atmosphere featuring music, vendors, and delicious food trucks from 8 AM to 11 AM. With awards for the top male and female finishers in each age group for both the Ruck and Run/Walk options, along with exciting team competitions for local colleges and businesses, this event is sure to be a highlight of the season. Don’t miss the chance to give back to those who have served; register by November 2 for an event giveaway and join the community in making a difference while enjoying a fantastic day outdoors!
Organiser's Description
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 GIVEAWAY AT THE EVENT.
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 $10 FEE.
LETS COME TOGETHER TO SUPPORT THE VETERANS IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY AREA.
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 GIVEAWAY AT THE EVENT.
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 $10 FEE.
LETS COME TOGETHER TO SUPPORT THE VETERANS IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY AREA.
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Sat 9th November 2024 (9:00AM EST)
Free
CLOSED -
5k Ruck
Sat 9th November 2024 (9:00AM EST)
Free
CLOSEDRuckers 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. -
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Sat 9th November 2024 (9:45AM EST)
Free
CLOSED
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