4th Annual CPT George A Wood 5k Run and Walk

Sunday, November 10, 2024 Past event

9:00 AM EST

Marcy, New York

$55.00 · 1 race

5km

Event summary

Join us for the 4th Annual CPT George A Wood 5k Run and Walk on Sunday, November 10, 2024, in the picturesque town of Marcy, Oneida. This exciting event honors the legacy of US Army CPT George A Wood, who made the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq on November 20, 2003. Participants will enjoy a beautiful 5k course that winds along the scenic Lock 20 and pedestrian pathway, perfect for runners and walkers of all abilities.

Get ready for a day filled with community spirit, uplifting music, and delicious refreshments, all while supporting a great cause. Each participant will receive a commemorative shirt, and proceeds from the event will benefit the George A Wood Foundation, which supports education and the Central New York veterans' community. Don’t miss out on this meaningful opportunity to honor a hero and make a difference—mark your calendars and join us in Marcy!

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5k

Incl. T-Shirt

9:00 AM EST

$55.00

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Organiser's description

WE ARE VERY EXCITED TO BRING BACK THIS EVENT! THIS RUN IS IN HONOR OF US ARMY CPT GEORGE A WOOD, WHO WAS KILLED IN IRAQ ON 20NOV03. THE COURSE IS IN HIS HOMETOWN OF MARCY, NY. THE RUN AND WALK WILL UTILIZE THE BEAUTIFUL AND SCENIC LOCK 20 AND PEDESTRIAN PATHWAY THROUGH MARCY.

THERE WILL BE MUSIC, REFRESHMENTS, AND A SHIRT FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS. PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE GEORGE A WOOD FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND THE CENTRAL NEW YORK VETERANS' COMMUNITY. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!!