Gladwyne V.F.W. Veterans Run
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Past event
9:05 AM EDT
Gladwyne, Pennsylvania
$43.40 · 2 races
5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Gladwyne V.F.W. Veterans Run on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024, in the picturesque town of Gladwyne, Montgomery. This spirited event not only celebrates our veterans but also fosters community patriotism and raises vital funds for veterans' events and the maintenance of the V.F.W. Post. Runners can choose from scenic race distances, with a full course starting at the Gladwyne V.F.W. parking lot and winding along beautiful River Road, offering stunning views of the Schuylkill River and Flat Rock Park.
Participants will enjoy a festive atmosphere with complimentary refreshments and snacks before and after the race. Each runner will receive unique Veterans Run swag, and there are exciting awards for the top male and female finishers, including a $25 gift certificate to Bryn Mawr Running Store. Don’t miss out on the chance to honor our heroes while enjoying a day of fun, camaraderie, and community support. Come, race, and rally together to uplift those who have served our country!
Participants will enjoy a festive atmosphere with complimentary refreshments and snacks before and after the race. Each runner will receive unique Veterans Run swag, and there are exciting awards for the top male and female finishers, including a $25 gift certificate to Bryn Mawr Running Store. Don’t miss out on the chance to honor our heroes while enjoying a day of fun, camaraderie, and community support. Come, race, and rally together to uplift those who have served our country!
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5k
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$43.40
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1 Mile Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Entries closed9:05 AM EDT
$43.40
Organiser's description
Race Purpose:
The purpose of the Gladwyne V.F.W. Veterans Run is to: foster patriotism in our community, remember our veterans and the veterans that came before us, and to raise funds for veterans events as well as Post maintenance and repairs.
Location:
Gladwyne Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6956, 320 River Road, Gladwyne Pa 19035
Awards:
25.00 Gift Certificate to Bryn Mawr Running Store for the best male and best female times. All runners will receive a piece of Veterans Run swag.
Entry:
Price before race date (40.00); after that date/day of race (50.00)
Amenities:
The course will begin at the Gladwyne V.F.W. parking lot and proceed East on scenic River Road. At the end of River Road, the turnaround point, we will have a water station. For those that want to walk, there will be a turnaround point a half mile down River Road. The course takes you along the railroad, past beautiful homes, views of the Schuylkill River, and Flat Rock Park.
Each runner will get a piece of Veterans Run swag as a memento. There will be name tags available to display the name of a veteran you are thinking of during your run.
Before and after the run, there will be water, coffee, and snacks available outside. The V.F.W. Canteen will be open after the run with snacks available. We will be raffling a basket of cheer! Stay and enjoy a favorite cocktail, socialize, and see the progress we have made rebuilding our V.F.W. Post.
Tell others about our patriotic Post and sign up for a membership so you can enjoy it throughout the year.
Please donate to our cause. All funds raised are for veterans events as well as maintenance and repair to our V.F.W. Post.
Race Results:
Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.; Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com
Questions:
Contact: Run Director Joseph Renner at (610) 209-5658 or [email protected]
Veterans of Foreign Wars mission is to foster camaraderie among United States Veterans of overseas conflicts; to serve our veterans, the military, and our communities; and to advocate on behalf of all veterans.
The purpose of the Gladwyne V.F.W. Veterans Run is to: foster patriotism in our community, remember our veterans and the veterans that came before us, and to raise funds for veterans events as well as Post maintenance and repairs.
Location:
Gladwyne Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6956, 320 River Road, Gladwyne Pa 19035
Awards:
25.00 Gift Certificate to Bryn Mawr Running Store for the best male and best female times. All runners will receive a piece of Veterans Run swag.
Entry:
Price before race date (40.00); after that date/day of race (50.00)
Amenities:
The course will begin at the Gladwyne V.F.W. parking lot and proceed East on scenic River Road. At the end of River Road, the turnaround point, we will have a water station. For those that want to walk, there will be a turnaround point a half mile down River Road. The course takes you along the railroad, past beautiful homes, views of the Schuylkill River, and Flat Rock Park.
Each runner will get a piece of Veterans Run swag as a memento. There will be name tags available to display the name of a veteran you are thinking of during your run.
Before and after the run, there will be water, coffee, and snacks available outside. The V.F.W. Canteen will be open after the run with snacks available. We will be raffling a basket of cheer! Stay and enjoy a favorite cocktail, socialize, and see the progress we have made rebuilding our V.F.W. Post.
Tell others about our patriotic Post and sign up for a membership so you can enjoy it throughout the year.
Please donate to our cause. All funds raised are for veterans events as well as maintenance and repair to our V.F.W. Post.
Race Results:
Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.; Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com
Questions:
Contact: Run Director Joseph Renner at (610) 209-5658 or [email protected]
Veterans of Foreign Wars mission is to foster camaraderie among United States Veterans of overseas conflicts; to serve our veterans, the military, and our communities; and to advocate on behalf of all veterans.
Location
320 River Road, Gladwyne, 19035, PA, United States
Gladwyne V.F.W. Veterans Run
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