5K VFW 6527 RUN/WALK FOR WARRIORS
- Date Sat 24th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Greenwood, Arkansas
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting 5K VFW 6527 Run/Walk for Warriors on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Greenwood, Sebastian! This vibrant community event is designed to support local veterans in need, with all proceeds going directly to their assistance. Participants can check in from 8:00 AM to 8:45 AM at the VFW Post located at 305 E Center St, with the race kicking off at the Coal Miner’s Memorial next to First National Bank.
Get ready for a fun and engaging 5K course that will take you across Bell Road, behind the high school, and back down Main Street, finishing at the picturesque Town Square. The race will be officially chipped and timed by Jaymax Race Timing Services, ensuring an accurate and competitive experience. Everyone who participates will receive a medal, and those who register early will snag a coveted t-shirt—available for the first 250 entrants! Plus, with exciting awards for top placers in various age categories and unique prizes for the fastest and cutest dog costumes, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to support our veterans while enjoying a fantastic day with friends and family!
Get ready for a fun and engaging 5K course that will take you across Bell Road, behind the high school, and back down Main Street, finishing at the picturesque Town Square. The race will be officially chipped and timed by Jaymax Race Timing Services, ensuring an accurate and competitive experience. Everyone who participates will receive a medal, and those who register early will snag a coveted t-shirt—available for the first 250 entrants! Plus, with exciting awards for top placers in various age categories and unique prizes for the fastest and cutest dog costumes, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to support our veterans while enjoying a fantastic day with friends and family!
Organiser's Description
The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Harris-Hannah Post 6527 in Greenwood, Arkansas, will be hosting a chipped-timed 5K Run/Walk for Warriors on October 24, 2026. All monies raised will be used to help local veterans in-need.
* The 5K CHECK-IN between 8-8:45am at our VFW POST on the Square in Greenwood, AR, at 305 E Center St.
* OUR STARTING POINT IS AT THE COAL MINER'S MEMORIAL, NEXT TO FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
* The route will take you STRAIGHT ACROSS Bell Road, pass behind the high school and back down Main Street, with a finish at Town Square. WE WILL HAVE CLEAR MARKERS ON THE ROAD, PERSONNEL AT EACH TURN, AND A NEW MAP POSTED BEFOREHAND for you.
* The race will be officially chipped and timed with JAYMAX RACE TIMING SERVICES, and volunteers will man various locations along the route.
* MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
* TOP PLACE MEDALS IN DIFFERENT AGE CATEGORIES AND T-SHIRTS FOR THE FIRST 250 TO REGISTER.
*THIS YEAR* PLACEMENT MEDALS FOR FASTEST AND CUTEST (DOG) COSTUME (1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE EACH CATEGORY)
If you have any questions, please contact GARY SANDERS by email at gsanders118@hotmail.com
Help us help our veteran community and have a great time with friends and family.
* The 5K CHECK-IN between 8-8:45am at our VFW POST on the Square in Greenwood, AR, at 305 E Center St.
* OUR STARTING POINT IS AT THE COAL MINER'S MEMORIAL, NEXT TO FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
* The route will take you STRAIGHT ACROSS Bell Road, pass behind the high school and back down Main Street, with a finish at Town Square. WE WILL HAVE CLEAR MARKERS ON THE ROAD, PERSONNEL AT EACH TURN, AND A NEW MAP POSTED BEFOREHAND for you.
* The race will be officially chipped and timed with JAYMAX RACE TIMING SERVICES, and volunteers will man various locations along the route.
* MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
* TOP PLACE MEDALS IN DIFFERENT AGE CATEGORIES AND T-SHIRTS FOR THE FIRST 250 TO REGISTER.
*THIS YEAR* PLACEMENT MEDALS FOR FASTEST AND CUTEST (DOG) COSTUME (1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE EACH CATEGORY)
If you have any questions, please contact GARY SANDERS by email at gsanders118@hotmail.com
Help us help our veteran community and have a great time with friends and family.
Races
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5k Vfw 6527 Run/Walk for Warriors
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$27.50
The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Harris-Hannah Post 6527 in Greenwood, Arkansas, will be hosting a chipped-timed 5K Run/Walk for Warriors on October 24, 2026. This is a great event for a very worthy cause. All monies raised will be used to help or assist local veterans in-need within our community. Often, we will assist a brother/sister-in-arms with either a utility bill, groceries, providing a ride to an appointment, or help with a repair, among other things. We are veterans helping veterans, and if you would like to join us on our mission, we encourage and greatly appreciate you to making a donation today. Nobody Does More For Veterans God bless, GARY SANDERS, VFW Post 6527 Commander
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