Selma / Schertz Salute to Service Members 5k
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Past event
8:00 AM CST
Selma, Texas
Event summary
Join us for a heartwarming celebration at the Selma / Schertz Salute to Service Members 5K, taking place on Saturday, February 24, 2024, in the vibrant community of Selma, Comal. This patriotic-themed event honors our brave service members and features exciting race distances, including a spirited 5K and a free Kids Freedom Fun Run for ages 3-8. Participants can look forward to a festive atmosphere with prizes for the Most Patriotic Male and Female, and awards for top finishers across various age groups and adaptive divisions.
The event kicks off bright and early with packet pick-up starting at 6:45 AM, followed by the opening ceremony at 8:00 AM. The Kids Freedom Fun Run will take place at 8:15 AM, and the 5K race begins shortly after at 8:30 AM. With a silent auction and opportunities to win exciting prizes, this event promises fun for the whole family. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, come out to support our service members and enjoy a day filled with community spirit! Remember, the course is open to traffic, so safety is our priority. Mark your calendars and register today to be part of this
The event kicks off bright and early with packet pick-up starting at 6:45 AM, followed by the opening ceremony at 8:00 AM. The Kids Freedom Fun Run will take place at 8:15 AM, and the 5K race begins shortly after at 8:30 AM. With a silent auction and opportunities to win exciting prizes, this event promises fun for the whole family. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, come out to support our service members and enjoy a day filled with community spirit! Remember, the course is open to traffic, so safety is our priority. Mark your calendars and register today to be part of this
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RACE THEME: Patriotic! Prize for Most Patriotic Male & Patriotic Female.
Wounded, Ill, and injured Service Members free with coupon code. Call Office at 210-826-0500 to receive coupon code.
Kids Freedom Fun Run is free for ages 3-8.
There will be one wave for ages 3-5 and one for ages 6-8.
The Kids Freedom Fun Run and 5k are two separate races. If your child would like to do the 5k with chip timing and awards they must have a paid registration.
ALL RUNNERS (ADULTS & CHILDREN) MUST BE REGISTERED TO RUN WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CHILDREN IN STROLLERS OR WAGONS.
** ONLY ADAPTIVE BIKES ARE ALLOWED**
Want to run but can't join us in person? Sign up as a virtual runner We appreciate your support
EARLY PACKET PICKUP LOCATIONS:
TBD
RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP AND ON-SITE REGISTRATION:
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, AT BLUEBONNET Palace 6:45 am - 8:00 am
YOU'LL BE ENTERED TO WIN A $100 GIFT CARD AT EARLY PACKET PICK-UP
T-SHIRTS ARE GUARANTEED TO THE FIRST 200 PAID REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS.
Awards:
Overall Male/Female 1st-3rd place,
Male/Female in 10-year age groups
15 and under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70-79,80+
Awards for Adapted Divisions:
Adaptive ambulatory (runners/walkers with prosthetics, orthotics, cane, etc.)
Hand Cycle, Recumbent, Race Chair
Motorized category (power chair)
Manual chair
If you have a question about which adaptive category you fall into, please email [email protected]
** Medals will only be given to 1st-3rd place in each division**
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
6:45 am-8:00 am -Packet Pick-up, Race Day Registration, Kids Freedom Fun Run Sign Up
7 am-10 am Silent Auction (Located inside near registration tables)
7:30 am Call to Gather for race warm-up
7:45 am Warm-up
8:00 am - Opening Ceremony
8:15- Kids Freedom Run
8:30 - 5k Starts, Adaptive Divisions,
Handcycle/Recumbents/Wheelchair racing
5k runners will start 5 minutes after cyclists take off.
Walkers/rollers will follow up with the runners.
10 am Awards and Silent Auction Winners
The race Course Closes at 11 am
NO REFUNDS--WE WILL RUN RAIN OR SHINE. The course is open to traffic during the race. Service Dogs are welcome with vests. No other animals are allowed.
Wounded, Ill, and injured Service Members free with coupon code. Call Office at 210-826-0500 to receive coupon code.
Kids Freedom Fun Run is free for ages 3-8.
There will be one wave for ages 3-5 and one for ages 6-8.
The Kids Freedom Fun Run and 5k are two separate races. If your child would like to do the 5k with chip timing and awards they must have a paid registration.
ALL RUNNERS (ADULTS & CHILDREN) MUST BE REGISTERED TO RUN WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CHILDREN IN STROLLERS OR WAGONS.
** ONLY ADAPTIVE BIKES ARE ALLOWED**
Want to run but can't join us in person? Sign up as a virtual runner We appreciate your support
EARLY PACKET PICKUP LOCATIONS:
TBD
RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP AND ON-SITE REGISTRATION:
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, AT BLUEBONNET Palace 6:45 am - 8:00 am
YOU'LL BE ENTERED TO WIN A $100 GIFT CARD AT EARLY PACKET PICK-UP
T-SHIRTS ARE GUARANTEED TO THE FIRST 200 PAID REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS.
Awards:
Overall Male/Female 1st-3rd place,
Male/Female in 10-year age groups
15 and under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70-79,80+
Awards for Adapted Divisions:
Adaptive ambulatory (runners/walkers with prosthetics, orthotics, cane, etc.)
Hand Cycle, Recumbent, Race Chair
Motorized category (power chair)
Manual chair
If you have a question about which adaptive category you fall into, please email [email protected]
** Medals will only be given to 1st-3rd place in each division**
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
6:45 am-8:00 am -Packet Pick-up, Race Day Registration, Kids Freedom Fun Run Sign Up
7 am-10 am Silent Auction (Located inside near registration tables)
7:30 am Call to Gather for race warm-up
7:45 am Warm-up
8:00 am - Opening Ceremony
8:15- Kids Freedom Run
8:30 - 5k Starts, Adaptive Divisions,
Handcycle/Recumbents/Wheelchair racing
5k runners will start 5 minutes after cyclists take off.
Walkers/rollers will follow up with the runners.
10 am Awards and Silent Auction Winners
The race Course Closes at 11 am
NO REFUNDS--WE WILL RUN RAIN OR SHINE. The course is open to traffic during the race. Service Dogs are welcome with vests. No other animals are allowed.
Location
17630 Lookout Rd, Selma, 78154, TX, United States
Selma / Schertz Salute to Service Members 5k
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