Run 4 Our Veterans 5K
- Date Sun 10th November 2024
- Location Punta Gorda, Florida
- Price $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Last chance to enter
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Run 4 Our Veterans 5K on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at South County Regional Park in beautiful Punta Gorda, Charlotte! This uplifting event honors our veterans while promoting health and fitness in the community. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to stay active, this 5K promises to be a memorable experience.
With your registration, you'll enjoy a stylish unisex cotton/poly race shirt, a souvenir finisher's dog tag medallion, and the chance to win exciting age group awards. Plus, all race proceeds benefit Bert's Salute to America and Girls on the Run SWFL, making your participation a true act of support for worthy causes. Don’t forget to honor your heroes by adding their names to our Memorial Wall, a lasting tribute that will be displayed at future events. Gather your friends and family, and let’s create a powerful moment of remembrance and gratitude together!
With your registration, you'll enjoy a stylish unisex cotton/poly race shirt, a souvenir finisher's dog tag medallion, and the chance to win exciting age group awards. Plus, all race proceeds benefit Bert's Salute to America and Girls on the Run SWFL, making your participation a true act of support for worthy causes. Don’t forget to honor your heroes by adding their names to our Memorial Wall, a lasting tribute that will be displayed at future events. Gather your friends and family, and let’s create a powerful moment of remembrance and gratitude together!
Organiser's Description
IMPORTANT UPDATE: RUN 4 OUR VETS LOCATION AND EVENT CHANGE
Due to damage to the course in Punta Gorda and permitting restrictions at the new location, the Run 4 Our Vets event will now be a 5K-ONLY RACE. The event date remains the same on November 10, 2024 and will take place at SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL PARK IN PUNTA GORDA.
If you are registered for the 10K event, your registration will automatically roll into a 5K registration. We appreciate your understanding as we make these adjustments to ensure a smooth and enjoyable event for all participants. All other event details, including registration perks and our dedication to honoring veterans, remain unchanged.
ALL RACE PROCEEDS benefit Bert's Salute to America and Girls on the Run SWFL.
HONOR YOUR VETERAN BY ADDING THEIR NAME TO OUR MEMORIAL WALL! These banners will be kept and displayed at future events, serving as a lasting tribute to our heroes. Join us in creating a powerful moment of remembrance and gratitude. Add your name here. [https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/FL/PuntaGorda/VeteransDayMemorial5k10k]
Registration Includes:
*Unisex Cotton/Poly Race Shirt (Upgrade to a performance tank or tee!) [https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/FL/PuntaGorda/VeteransDayMemorial5k10k]
*Souvenir finishers dog tag medallion
*Age Group awards for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd
*Overall Male & Female Awards
*Post race food
*FREE beer!
_Military Veterans, please email your branch of service and rank to [email protected] for your special discount code. Local running clubs receive a $5.00 discount. If your club is not on runsignup, check with your club leadership for your discount code._
BERT'S SALUTE TO AMERICA MISSION- TO EMPOWER, EDUCATE AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND STANDARD OF LIVING FOR THOSE WHO SAVE THE LIVES OF OTHERS.
GIRLS ON THE RUN SWFL MISSION- TO INSPIRE GIRLS TO BE HEALTHY, JOYFUL, AND CONFIDENT THROUGH A RESEARCH BASED CURRICULUM THAT CREATIVELY INTEGRATES RUNNING.
Race Directed by Kristen Manomat, Girls on the Run SWFL [https://www.gotrswfl.org/]
Course and Timing by- Beach Bum Timing [https://www.facebook.com/beachbumtiming/]
Pre-Race PACKET PICKUP SCHEDULE: Friday, November 8th, 4:30 - 6:30 PM. at South County Park, 670 Cooper Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
**SORRY - NO REFUNDS OR RAIN DATES.
Due to damage to the course in Punta Gorda and permitting restrictions at the new location, the Run 4 Our Vets event will now be a 5K-ONLY RACE. The event date remains the same on November 10, 2024 and will take place at SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL PARK IN PUNTA GORDA.
If you are registered for the 10K event, your registration will automatically roll into a 5K registration. We appreciate your understanding as we make these adjustments to ensure a smooth and enjoyable event for all participants. All other event details, including registration perks and our dedication to honoring veterans, remain unchanged.
ALL RACE PROCEEDS benefit Bert's Salute to America and Girls on the Run SWFL.
HONOR YOUR VETERAN BY ADDING THEIR NAME TO OUR MEMORIAL WALL! These banners will be kept and displayed at future events, serving as a lasting tribute to our heroes. Join us in creating a powerful moment of remembrance and gratitude. Add your name here. [https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/FL/PuntaGorda/VeteransDayMemorial5k10k]
Registration Includes:
*Unisex Cotton/Poly Race Shirt (Upgrade to a performance tank or tee!) [https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/FL/PuntaGorda/VeteransDayMemorial5k10k]
*Souvenir finishers dog tag medallion
*Age Group awards for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd
*Overall Male & Female Awards
*Post race food
*FREE beer!
_Military Veterans, please email your branch of service and rank to [email protected] for your special discount code. Local running clubs receive a $5.00 discount. If your club is not on runsignup, check with your club leadership for your discount code._
BERT'S SALUTE TO AMERICA MISSION- TO EMPOWER, EDUCATE AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND STANDARD OF LIVING FOR THOSE WHO SAVE THE LIVES OF OTHERS.
GIRLS ON THE RUN SWFL MISSION- TO INSPIRE GIRLS TO BE HEALTHY, JOYFUL, AND CONFIDENT THROUGH A RESEARCH BASED CURRICULUM THAT CREATIVELY INTEGRATES RUNNING.
Race Directed by Kristen Manomat, Girls on the Run SWFL [https://www.gotrswfl.org/]
Course and Timing by- Beach Bum Timing [https://www.facebook.com/beachbumtiming/]
Pre-Race PACKET PICKUP SCHEDULE: Friday, November 8th, 4:30 - 6:30 PM. at South County Park, 670 Cooper Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
**SORRY - NO REFUNDS OR RAIN DATES.
Run 4 Our Veterans 5K