3rd Annual "The Strong Shall Stand" Veteran's Day 5k Run/Ruck
- Date Sat 16th November 2024
- Location Longview, Texas
- Price $40.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Operation True North is thrilled to host the 3rd Annual "The Strong Shall Stand" Veteran's Day 5k Run/Ruck on Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Longview, Gregg. This event, created by Planet Beach in 2021, aims to support veterans and their families by providing mental health services. Participants can choose to run or ruck the 5k, with registration fees going towards a $20,000 donation goal for the foundation. Registration includes a race day T-shirt and swag bag for the first 200 participants. If running isn't your thing, all ages are welcome to walk or join the Fun Run. The event kicks off at 7:30 am at Operation True North, with a route leading to Teague Park for a special tribute to our veterans. Top runners and ruckers will be awarded, making this a meaningful and active way to honor our military. Don't miss out on this opportunity to show your support – email [email protected] for more information on vendor or sponsorship opportunities. Let's come together to celebrate our veterans at this inspiring event!
Organiser's Description
In 2021, Planet Beach (Longview, Tx) created an amazing event support a veteran focused non profit near and dear to their heart.
Operation True North is honored to be given the opportunity to continue the legacy that they started in our East Texas community and host the 3rd Annual Veteran's Day 5k Run or Ruck and Fun Run. Proceeds from the 5k will benefit our organization and our mission to provide mental health services to veterans, first responders, medical health care workers and their families.
Our goal is to donate $20,000 to the foundation through sponsorships registration fees.
Registration is $40 and includes a race day T-shirt as well as a swag bag for the first 200 participants. Don't want to run or ruck? No problem! All ages welcome and walking is encouraged. If you are physically unable to run or ruck, just sign up for the Fun Run!
Registration will begin at 7:30 am, Saturday November 16, located at Operation True North. We will walk/run/ruck to the City of Longview's Teague Park and which is the home of our city's veteran memorials. Promptly following the race, we will have results for top female runner, top female rucker, top male runner and top male rucker.
This event is the perfect opportunity to surround yourself with those that honor our military and fallen. We can't wait to see you there!
For more info, vendor or sponsorship questions please email us at [email protected]
Operation True North is honored to be given the opportunity to continue the legacy that they started in our East Texas community and host the 3rd Annual Veteran's Day 5k Run or Ruck and Fun Run. Proceeds from the 5k will benefit our organization and our mission to provide mental health services to veterans, first responders, medical health care workers and their families.
Our goal is to donate $20,000 to the foundation through sponsorships registration fees.
Registration is $40 and includes a race day T-shirt as well as a swag bag for the first 200 participants. Don't want to run or ruck? No problem! All ages welcome and walking is encouraged. If you are physically unable to run or ruck, just sign up for the Fun Run!
Registration will begin at 7:30 am, Saturday November 16, located at Operation True North. We will walk/run/ruck to the City of Longview's Teague Park and which is the home of our city's veteran memorials. Promptly following the race, we will have results for top female runner, top female rucker, top male runner and top male rucker.
This event is the perfect opportunity to surround yourself with those that honor our military and fallen. We can't wait to see you there!
For more info, vendor or sponsorship questions please email us at [email protected]
Races
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5K Run
Includes T-Shirt
Sat 16th November 2024
$40.00
Awards will be given to overall Best Male and Female -
5K Ruck
Includes T-Shirt
Sat 16th November 2024
$40.00
Awards will be given to overall Best Male and Female -
5K Virtual
Includes T-Shirt
$40.00
Your support and awareness allows us to reach more veterans, first responders, medical health care workers and their families. -
1 Mile Run/Ruck
Includes T-Shirt
Sat 16th November 2024
$40.00
Dust off the old boots if you are a veteran or tie up your shoe laces if you are a patriot. Your support and showing up will impact the lives of many.
3rd Annual "The Strong Shall Stand" Veteran's Day 5k Run/Ruck