Allen County Scottsville Veterans 5K
- Date Sat 31st May 2025
- Time 8:30AM CDT
- Location Scottsville, Kentucky
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the inaugural Allen County Scottsville Veterans 5K, taking place on Saturday, May 31st, 2025, at the scenic Dugas Community Park in Scottsville, Allen. This exciting event kicks off at 8:30 AM and invites participants to run, walk, or roll in support of veteran suicide awareness. It’s not just about the race; it's a heartfelt opportunity to honor the brave men and women who have served our country while raising awareness for their mental health challenges.
The weekend festivities begin a day earlier, on Friday, May 30th, with valuable VA S.A.V.E. Training sessions designed to equip attendees with the skills to recognize and assist veterans in crisis. Enjoy a pre-race pasta dinner that evening to fuel up for the big day ahead, all while connecting with fellow community members. Join us in making a meaningful impact as we come together to support our veterans and promote mental health awareness. Whether you're running the 5K or cheering from the sidelines, your participation helps create a brighter future for those who have served. Don't miss out on this uplifting event!
The weekend festivities begin a day earlier, on Friday, May 30th, with valuable VA S.A.V.E. Training sessions designed to equip attendees with the skills to recognize and assist veterans in crisis. Enjoy a pre-race pasta dinner that evening to fuel up for the big day ahead, all while connecting with fellow community members. Join us in making a meaningful impact as we come together to support our veterans and promote mental health awareness. Whether you're running the 5K or cheering from the sidelines, your participation helps create a brighter future for those who have served. Don't miss out on this uplifting event!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US ON HISTORIC DUMONT HILL AT DUGAS COMMUNITY PARK AT 8:30 AM ON SATURDAY, MAY 31ST FOR THE INAUGURAL ALLEN COUNTY SCOTTSVILLE VETERANS 5K RUN, WALK & ROLL FOR VETERAN SUICIDE AWARENESS.
This isnt just a raceits a chance to honor the veterans in our lives and raise awareness for something that truly matters: their mental health. Whether youre running, walking, rolling, or cheering from the sidelines, youre part of something meaningful. So grab your friends, lace up, and lets show up for our heroestogether.
But the weekend begins BEFORE the starting gun!
Join us on FRIDAY, MAY 30TH, for a full day of community-building, education, and connection:
10:00 AM & 1:00 PM VA S.A.V.E. TRAINING
934 OLD GLASGOW ROAD, SCOTTSVILLE, KY 42164
Learn the signs, ask the questions, and be prepared to support a veteran in crisis.
What is VA S.A.V.E. Training?
VA S.A.V.E. Training is a free workshop that helps you recognize when a veteran may be in crisis. The acronym S.A.V.E. stands for the key steps in suicide prevention: Signs, Ask, Validate, Encourage & Expedite. This free, brief training empowers you with tools to intervene with care and compassion; This training could help you save a life.
2:00 PM 6:00 PM PRE-RACE REGISTRATION CHECK-IN
Beat the crowd and pick up your race bib, t-shirt, and information ahead of race day!
BEGINNING AT 6:00 PM PASTA DINNER
Suggested Donation: $5.00 All proceeds support ongoing programming at Dugas Community Park.
Come carb-load for a cause with great food and even better company.
Together, we can run for awareness, walk in honor, roll for changeand rise for our veterans.
This isnt just a raceits a chance to honor the veterans in our lives and raise awareness for something that truly matters: their mental health. Whether youre running, walking, rolling, or cheering from the sidelines, youre part of something meaningful. So grab your friends, lace up, and lets show up for our heroestogether.
But the weekend begins BEFORE the starting gun!
Join us on FRIDAY, MAY 30TH, for a full day of community-building, education, and connection:
10:00 AM & 1:00 PM VA S.A.V.E. TRAINING
934 OLD GLASGOW ROAD, SCOTTSVILLE, KY 42164
Learn the signs, ask the questions, and be prepared to support a veteran in crisis.
What is VA S.A.V.E. Training?
VA S.A.V.E. Training is a free workshop that helps you recognize when a veteran may be in crisis. The acronym S.A.V.E. stands for the key steps in suicide prevention: Signs, Ask, Validate, Encourage & Expedite. This free, brief training empowers you with tools to intervene with care and compassion; This training could help you save a life.
2:00 PM 6:00 PM PRE-RACE REGISTRATION CHECK-IN
Beat the crowd and pick up your race bib, t-shirt, and information ahead of race day!
BEGINNING AT 6:00 PM PASTA DINNER
Suggested Donation: $5.00 All proceeds support ongoing programming at Dugas Community Park.
Come carb-load for a cause with great food and even better company.
Together, we can run for awareness, walk in honor, roll for changeand rise for our veterans.
Races
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Allen County Scottsville Veterans 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 31st May 2025 (8:30AM CDT)
$27.50
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