Salute to Service 5K & 1 Miler
- Date Sat 8th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Suffolk, Virginia
- Price $22.20 - $38.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Salute to Service 5K & 1 Miler on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in the heart of Suffolk, Virginia! This vibrant event, taking place at Festival Park, celebrates the bravery and dedication of those who have served our great country. Runners can look forward to a fast and flat course that winds through downtown Suffolk, making it perfect for both seasoned athletes and families looking for a fun day out.
The day kicks off with the 5K race at 8 AM, followed by the 1 Mile run at approximately 9:15 AM. Every registered participant will receive a premium T-shirt, and all finishers will earn a medal to commemorate their achievement. After the races, join us for a fantastic post-race celebration featuring live music, delicious food, cold beverages, and an exciting atmosphere. With awards for top finishers in various age groups and a spirited military team competition, this event promises to be an unforgettable tribute to service and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to honor our heroes while enjoying a fun-filled day of fitness and camaraderie!
The day kicks off with the 5K race at 8 AM, followed by the 1 Mile run at approximately 9:15 AM. Every registered participant will receive a premium T-shirt, and all finishers will earn a medal to commemorate their achievement. After the races, join us for a fantastic post-race celebration featuring live music, delicious food, cold beverages, and an exciting atmosphere. With awards for top finishers in various age groups and a spirited military team competition, this event promises to be an unforgettable tribute to service and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to honor our heroes while enjoying a fun-filled day of fitness and camaraderie!
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. $3.10 Fee
Sat 8th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$38.10
OPENS JUL 25 -
Salute to Service Mile
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 8th November 2025 (9:15AM EST)
$22.20
OPENS JUL 25 -
Competitive 5K Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sat 8th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$38.10
OPENS JUL 25 -
Salute to Service 5K No Shirt Option
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sat 8th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$38.10
OPENS NOV 25
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