Play it Forward Veterans 5K
- Date Sat 8th November 2025
- Time 12:00PM EST
- Location Owego, New York
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Play it Forward Veterans 5K on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Hickories Park in Owego, Tioga! This vibrant event invites participants of all ages to run or walk a scenic 5K route, all while supporting a fantastic cause. Proceeds from the race benefit Play It Forward, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing refurbished, handcrafted instruments to aspiring musicians. It's a wonderful opportunity to help turn dreams of music into reality!
The day kicks off with pre-race packet pickup on Friday, November 7, from 4 PM to 7 PM at Watermans Cafe & Tasting Barn in Apalachin, with same-day registration available on race morning starting at 10:30 AM. The 5K run/walk begins at noon, followed by a festive awards ceremony at 1 PM where participants can celebrate with refreshments and prizes, including awards for best dressed! After the race, everyone is invited back to Watermans Barn for a lively post-race celebration featuring music and honoring our veterans. Don’t miss out on this uplifting community event!
The day kicks off with pre-race packet pickup on Friday, November 7, from 4 PM to 7 PM at Watermans Cafe & Tasting Barn in Apalachin, with same-day registration available on race morning starting at 10:30 AM. The 5K run/walk begins at noon, followed by a festive awards ceremony at 1 PM where participants can celebrate with refreshments and prizes, including awards for best dressed! After the race, everyone is invited back to Watermans Barn for a lively post-race celebration featuring music and honoring our veterans. Don’t miss out on this uplifting community event!
Organiser's Description
5K RUN OR WALK - new location - HICKORIES PARK - OWEGO NEW YORK
Saturday November 8 2025 - Hickories Park , Owego NY
TO BENEFIT PLAY IT FORWARD .A not -for -profit organization that GIVES the gift of music. Refurbished hand- crafted
instruments are distributed to aspiring musicians . Help support someones dream of music !
FRI NOV 7 - pre race packet pick up available at Watermans Cafe' & Tasting Barn , Route 434 Apalachin 4PM until 7PM
SAT NOV 8- 1030 AM - packet pick up at park (same day registration available, no shirt ) -
12 PM - 5K run / walk - conducted entirely at Hickories Park Owego
1PM - refreshments including awards ceremony ( overall and two deep age groups) , also best dressed
2PM - All invited back to Watermans Barn for music and post race celebration honoring our veterans
Saturday November 8 2025 - Hickories Park , Owego NY
TO BENEFIT PLAY IT FORWARD .A not -for -profit organization that GIVES the gift of music. Refurbished hand- crafted
instruments are distributed to aspiring musicians . Help support someones dream of music !
FRI NOV 7 - pre race packet pick up available at Watermans Cafe' & Tasting Barn , Route 434 Apalachin 4PM until 7PM
SAT NOV 8- 1030 AM - packet pick up at park (same day registration available, no shirt ) -
12 PM - 5K run / walk - conducted entirely at Hickories Park Owego
1PM - refreshments including awards ceremony ( overall and two deep age groups) , also best dressed
2PM - All invited back to Watermans Barn for music and post race celebration honoring our veterans
Races
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Play It Forward Veterans 5K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th November 2025 (12:00PM EST)
$43.40
PLAY IT FORWARD VETERANS 5K RUN & WALK TO BENEFIT PLAY IT FORWARD .A not -for -profit organization that GIVES the gift of music. Refurbished hand- crafted instruments are distributed to aspiring musicians . Help support someones dream of music ! 11AM - packet pick up at Coal House - Rail Trail, (same day registration available, no shirt ) - Christmas Caroling 12 PM - 5K Run / Walk - Santa will start race 1PM - refreshments including homemade Christmas cookies, awards ceremony ( overall and two deep age groups) , also best dressed 2PM - We will regather for more music and Christmas celebration at Watermains Cafe' in Apalachin - all are welcome
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