Salute to Service 5K & 1 Miler
- Date Sat 9th November 2024
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Suffolk, Virginia
- Price $22.20 - $48.70
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and athleticism at the Salute to Service 5K & 1 Miler on Saturday, November 9, 2024, in the vibrant city of Suffolk, Virginia! This uplifting event celebrates the brave men and women who have served our country, all while providing a fantastic opportunity for runners and walkers of all ages to participate. The races will kick off at Festival Park, with the 5K starting at 8 AM and the 1 Mile event at approximately 9:15 AM.
Participants will enjoy a fast, flat course in downtown Suffolk, complete with an aid station to keep you hydrated. All registered runners will receive a premium t-shirt, and every finisher will be awarded a medal to commemorate their achievement. After the race, join in the fun at the post-race festivities featuring live music, delicious food, and refreshing beverages! With awards for top finishers in various categories, including a special competition for military teams, this event promises to be a memorable celebration of service and community. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to honor our veterans while enjoying a day of fitness and fun!
Participants will enjoy a fast, flat course in downtown Suffolk, complete with an aid station to keep you hydrated. All registered runners will receive a premium t-shirt, and every finisher will be awarded a medal to commemorate their achievement. After the race, join in the fun at the post-race festivities featuring live music, delicious food, and refreshing beverages! With awards for top finishers in various categories, including a special competition for military teams, this event promises to be a memorable celebration of service and community. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to honor our veterans while enjoying a day of fitness and fun!
Organiser's Description
THE TIDEWATER STRIDERS AND RUNSOMEMO PRESENT THE 2024 SALUTE TO SERVICE 5K & 1MILER!
JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE ALL OF THOSE WHO SERVED OUR GREAT COUNTRY!
RACE START- FESTIVAL PARK 215 W WASHINGTON SUFFOLK VA 23434
COURSE: FAST, FLAT COURSE IN DOWNTOWN SUFFOLK
FLUIDS AND FOOD: THERE WILL BE 1 AID STATION WITH WATER AT ABOUT THE 1.5 MARK.
AMENITIES & POST-RACE: ALL 5K & 1 MILE REGISTERED RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE A PREMIUM T-SHIRT & ALL FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE MEDALS. ONSITE HOSPITALITY & REFRESHMENTS INCLUDING AFTER-PARTY WITH LIVE BAND, BEER, PIZZA, SNACKS, AND COLD BEVERAGES
PACKET PICKUPS: EARLY PACKET PICKUP WILL BE AT MOMAC BREWERY ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH, 3 PM-6 PM
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP WILL BE FROM 7-7:50 AM FOR 5K & 7-9 AM FOR THE MILE ON RACE DAY BY THE STARTING AREA.
RACE TIMES: THE 5K RACE STARTS AT 8 AM AND THE 1 MILE STARTS AT APPROX 9:15 AM
AWARDS: 5K RACE: TOP 3 OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE, AND TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE IN AGE GROUPS (12 & UNDER, 13 TO 19, 20 TO 29, 30 TO 39, 40 TO 49, 50 TO 59, 60 TO 69, 70+ WILL RECEIVE AWARDS! TOP 3 WALKERS MALE AND FEMALE WILL ALSO RECEIVE AWARDS.
1 MILE: THE TOP 3 MALES AND FEMALES IN AGE GROUPS (6 & UNDER, 7 TO 9, 10 TO 12, AND 13 & OVER) WILL RECEIVE AWARDS.
MILITARY TEAMS: WE ARE HAVING A MILITARY TEAM COMPETITION BETWEEN THE DIFFERENT BRANCHES! WE WILL HAVE THE LARGEST TEAM COMPETITION AND FASTEST TEAM COMPETITION, FOR THE FASTEST TEAM THE TOP 3 MALES & FEMALES FOR EACH SERVICE TEAM COUNT FOR SCORING! TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A SERVICE TEAM FOR THE FASTEST TEAM YOU WOULD HAVE TO SERVED IN THAT BRANCH FOR THE LARGEST TEAM YOU ARE ELIGIBLE IF YOU OR A FAMILY MEMBER SERVED IN THAT BRANCH!
REGISTRATION: REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN UNTIL 7 A.M. ON RACE DAY.
STRIDER PLUS/LEGACY RUNNERS: DISCOUNT AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED AT CHECKOUT THROUGH RACE DAY.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS: A CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT OF $5.00 IS AVAILABLE UP THROUGH RACE DAY. DISCOUNTS ARE AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED ON THE PAYMENT PAGE DURING REGISTRATION. YOU SHOULD USE THE ACCOUNT YOU USED TO REGISTER FOR THE CLUB TO APPLY FOR THIS DISCOUNT. WE WILL ALSO ATTEMPT TO MATCH ON NAME/DATE OF BIRTH.
JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE ALL OF THOSE WHO SERVED OUR GREAT COUNTRY!
RACE START- FESTIVAL PARK 215 W WASHINGTON SUFFOLK VA 23434
COURSE: FAST, FLAT COURSE IN DOWNTOWN SUFFOLK
FLUIDS AND FOOD: THERE WILL BE 1 AID STATION WITH WATER AT ABOUT THE 1.5 MARK.
AMENITIES & POST-RACE: ALL 5K & 1 MILE REGISTERED RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE A PREMIUM T-SHIRT & ALL FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE MEDALS. ONSITE HOSPITALITY & REFRESHMENTS INCLUDING AFTER-PARTY WITH LIVE BAND, BEER, PIZZA, SNACKS, AND COLD BEVERAGES
PACKET PICKUPS: EARLY PACKET PICKUP WILL BE AT MOMAC BREWERY ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH, 3 PM-6 PM
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP WILL BE FROM 7-7:50 AM FOR 5K & 7-9 AM FOR THE MILE ON RACE DAY BY THE STARTING AREA.
RACE TIMES: THE 5K RACE STARTS AT 8 AM AND THE 1 MILE STARTS AT APPROX 9:15 AM
AWARDS: 5K RACE: TOP 3 OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE, AND TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE IN AGE GROUPS (12 & UNDER, 13 TO 19, 20 TO 29, 30 TO 39, 40 TO 49, 50 TO 59, 60 TO 69, 70+ WILL RECEIVE AWARDS! TOP 3 WALKERS MALE AND FEMALE WILL ALSO RECEIVE AWARDS.
1 MILE: THE TOP 3 MALES AND FEMALES IN AGE GROUPS (6 & UNDER, 7 TO 9, 10 TO 12, AND 13 & OVER) WILL RECEIVE AWARDS.
MILITARY TEAMS: WE ARE HAVING A MILITARY TEAM COMPETITION BETWEEN THE DIFFERENT BRANCHES! WE WILL HAVE THE LARGEST TEAM COMPETITION AND FASTEST TEAM COMPETITION, FOR THE FASTEST TEAM THE TOP 3 MALES & FEMALES FOR EACH SERVICE TEAM COUNT FOR SCORING! TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A SERVICE TEAM FOR THE FASTEST TEAM YOU WOULD HAVE TO SERVED IN THAT BRANCH FOR THE LARGEST TEAM YOU ARE ELIGIBLE IF YOU OR A FAMILY MEMBER SERVED IN THAT BRANCH!
REGISTRATION: REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN UNTIL 7 A.M. ON RACE DAY.
STRIDER PLUS/LEGACY RUNNERS: DISCOUNT AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED AT CHECKOUT THROUGH RACE DAY.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS: A CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT OF $5.00 IS AVAILABLE UP THROUGH RACE DAY. DISCOUNTS ARE AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED ON THE PAYMENT PAGE DURING REGISTRATION. YOU SHOULD USE THE ACCOUNT YOU USED TO REGISTER FOR THE CLUB TO APPLY FOR THIS DISCOUNT. WE WILL ALSO ATTEMPT TO MATCH ON NAME/DATE OF BIRTH.
Races
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Salute to Service 5k
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sat 9th November 2024 (8:00AM EST)
$48.70
CLOSED -
Salute to Service Mile
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 9th November 2024 (9:15AM EST)
$22.20
CLOSED -
Competitive 5K Walk
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sat 9th November 2024 (8:00AM EST)
$48.70
CLOSED -
Salute to Service 5K No Shirt Option
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sat 9th November 2024 (8:00AM EST)
$38.10
CLOSED
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