2025 Veterans & Military Council 5k
- Date Sat 15th November 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
- Price Free
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your shoes and join us for the 2025 Veterans & Military Council 5K on Saturday, November 15th, 2025, in the picturesque Bicentennial Park of Bethlehem, Northampton! This exciting event is part of Veterans Appreciation Week, where community members, colleges, and businesses come together to honor our veterans. Participants can choose between a 5K ruck or walk/run, as well as a 1-mile fun run/walk option, making it a perfect outing for everyone.
With the 5K starting promptly at 9 AM and the fun run/walk kicking off at 9:45 AM, you’ll have the chance to enjoy a scenic off-road grass course while showing your support. Ruckers are encouraged to carry a minimum of 10% of their body weight for an added challenge, and awards will be given to the top finishers in each age group. Don’t miss out on the chance to make a difference while having fun—register by November 8th to qualify for exciting event giveaways! Let’s unite to celebrate and honor our veterans in the Lehigh Valley area!
With the 5K starting promptly at 9 AM and the fun run/walk kicking off at 9:45 AM, you’ll have the chance to enjoy a scenic off-road grass course while showing your support. Ruckers are encouraged to carry a minimum of 10% of their body weight for an added challenge, and awards will be given to the top finishers in each age group. Don’t miss out on the chance to make a difference while having fun—register by November 8th to qualify for exciting event giveaways! Let’s unite to celebrate and honor our veterans in the Lehigh Valley area!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL 5K RUCK N WALK/RUN 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 WALK/RUN 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 8, 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
AGE GROUPS: EACH RACE OPTION (RUCK AND WALK/RUN) 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 WALK/RUN 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 8, 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
AGE GROUPS: EACH RACE OPTION (RUCK AND WALK/RUN) 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 15th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
Free
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5k Ruck
Sat 15th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
Free
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. -
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Sat 15th November 2025 (9:45AM EST)
Free
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