Bedford Veterans Center 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Walk
- Date Fri 13th June 2025
- Time 6:00PM EDT
- Location Temperance, Michigan
- Price $18.46 - $29.06
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a heartwarming evening of community spirit and camaraderie at the Bedford Veterans Center 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Walk on Friday, June 13, 2025! Taking place at the Bedford Community Stadium in Temperance, Monroe, this exciting event kicks off at 6:00 PM with the 5K run/walk, followed by the 1-mile walk starting at 6:05 PM. Participants can look forward to a beautiful course that winds through Indian Creek Park, culminating in a thrilling finish on the high school track.
This event is not just about racing; it's a celebration of our local veterans and active duty service members, who can register for free using the code "USA." In addition to the timed 5K with age group gift card awards, there will be a fun contest along the course where runners can collect flags for a chance to win prizes—luck is just as vital as speed! With race day registration available until 5:30 PM and early packet pick-up on June 12, this is an event you won't want to miss. Join us in supporting our veterans and their families while enjoying a vibrant evening of health, fitness, and community.
This event is not just about racing; it's a celebration of our local veterans and active duty service members, who can register for free using the code "USA." In addition to the timed 5K with age group gift card awards, there will be a fun contest along the course where runners can collect flags for a chance to win prizes—luck is just as vital as speed! With race day registration available until 5:30 PM and early packet pick-up on June 12, this is an event you won't want to miss. Join us in supporting our veterans and their families while enjoying a vibrant evening of health, fitness, and community.
Organiser's Description
Friday evening, June 13
Bedford Community Stadium
8285 Jackman Rd. Temperance MI
6:00-5k run/walk start
6:05- 1 mile walk (on track, 5k race finishers will end on track so we will ask walkers to remain on outside lanes after 6:15).
****There is race day registration until 5:30 but please register now so we can plan!
*Sign up by Saturday, June 1st for guaranteed shirt*
*** NO CHARGE race registration for VETERANS/ACTIVE DUTY!
Please enter code: USA for THE VETERAN-SERVICE MEMBER ONLY, REGISTER OTHERS separately. Not only is it a free entry but we will use this list to honor them. If you can email us your branch of service- that would be awesome!!!
If you inadvertently registered someone who is not a veteran/service member please email [email protected] for correction/re-registration.
FIND THE FLAGS (5K course)~Multiple will be on the course, grab ONE and race back with it to the finish line for a chance to win prizes!
Speed has nothing to do with your chances, just_ LUCK_!
5K WILL BE TIMED AND AGE GROUP GIFT CARD AWARDS!
The 5k course will not only have a crowd-friendly finish on the Bedford High School track, but the 1mile walk is exclusively on the TRACK. The 5k course includes the Indian Creek Park, gravel, but no street crossings. The Bedford Community Stadium bathroom facilities will be available throughout the event.
Our mission for this race is to create awareness of our volunteer Veteran services and increase our reach to support more local veterans and their families! Give veterans and active duty an evening of free racing/walking/camaraderie.
We want our community to know we are here, HERE to HELP!
The BEDFORD VETERANS CENTER was founded in 2017 and actively creates solutions that solve the problems our Veterans face. Some services we provide are a place of support, appointments with Veteran Service Officers to discuss benefits/claims, readily available food pantry AND monthly food distributions serving over 35 veterans/families, and free round trips to medical appointments to the Toledo and Ann Arbor VA.
Visit www.bedfordtwpvets.com [https://www.bedfordtwpvets.com] to learn more!
EMAIL [email protected] with questions and sponsor inquiries. For guide registration (there is no fee! Use GUIDE (code).
We ask you to consider *no shirt option if you prefer not to get one-this savings goes back to our veterans/volunteer center. Thanks!
EARLY PACKET PICK UP at Bedford Veterans Center (8020 Lewis Ave Temperance, MI) on Thursday, June 12th 4-6pm.
RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP Friday, June 13th~ 4:30-5:45pm in the stadium (8285 Jackman Rd Temperance, MI).
Bedford Community Stadium
8285 Jackman Rd. Temperance MI
6:00-5k run/walk start
6:05- 1 mile walk (on track, 5k race finishers will end on track so we will ask walkers to remain on outside lanes after 6:15).
****There is race day registration until 5:30 but please register now so we can plan!
*Sign up by Saturday, June 1st for guaranteed shirt*
*** NO CHARGE race registration for VETERANS/ACTIVE DUTY!
Please enter code: USA for THE VETERAN-SERVICE MEMBER ONLY, REGISTER OTHERS separately. Not only is it a free entry but we will use this list to honor them. If you can email us your branch of service- that would be awesome!!!
If you inadvertently registered someone who is not a veteran/service member please email [email protected] for correction/re-registration.
FIND THE FLAGS (5K course)~Multiple will be on the course, grab ONE and race back with it to the finish line for a chance to win prizes!
Speed has nothing to do with your chances, just_ LUCK_!
5K WILL BE TIMED AND AGE GROUP GIFT CARD AWARDS!
The 5k course will not only have a crowd-friendly finish on the Bedford High School track, but the 1mile walk is exclusively on the TRACK. The 5k course includes the Indian Creek Park, gravel, but no street crossings. The Bedford Community Stadium bathroom facilities will be available throughout the event.
Our mission for this race is to create awareness of our volunteer Veteran services and increase our reach to support more local veterans and their families! Give veterans and active duty an evening of free racing/walking/camaraderie.
We want our community to know we are here, HERE to HELP!
The BEDFORD VETERANS CENTER was founded in 2017 and actively creates solutions that solve the problems our Veterans face. Some services we provide are a place of support, appointments with Veteran Service Officers to discuss benefits/claims, readily available food pantry AND monthly food distributions serving over 35 veterans/families, and free round trips to medical appointments to the Toledo and Ann Arbor VA.
Visit www.bedfordtwpvets.com [https://www.bedfordtwpvets.com] to learn more!
EMAIL [email protected] with questions and sponsor inquiries. For guide registration (there is no fee! Use GUIDE (code).
We ask you to consider *no shirt option if you prefer not to get one-this savings goes back to our veterans/volunteer center. Thanks!
EARLY PACKET PICK UP at Bedford Veterans Center (8020 Lewis Ave Temperance, MI) on Thursday, June 12th 4-6pm.
RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP Friday, June 13th~ 4:30-5:45pm in the stadium (8285 Jackman Rd Temperance, MI).
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