Veterans Day Dash
- Date Tue 11th November 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Clifton Park, New York
- Price $16.90 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 17th annual Veterans Day Dash on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Clifton Park in Saratoga! This exciting event is designed to honor our veterans, with a special invitation for them to run for free as a token of appreciation for their service. The day kicks off with a fun-filled Kids Race, a half-mile dash for those 10 years and younger, followed by the main event: a vibrant 5K run/walk. With the campus closed to traffic and parking available at Shenendehowa High School East, it's the perfect setting for a day of community spirit and athleticism.
Participants can look forward to a morning filled with camaraderie, starting with bib pick-up from 8:00 to 9:00 AM, followed by the Kids Fun Run at 9:00 AM and the official 5K race at 10:00 AM. Don’t miss the Veterans Recognition ceremony and the National Anthem to kick off the festivities! Registration fees for the 5K are $30 until October 26, 2025, and $35 thereafter, while the Kids Fun Run is just $15. Plus, all 5K registrants will receive a commemorative T-shirt if
Participants can look forward to a morning filled with camaraderie, starting with bib pick-up from 8:00 to 9:00 AM, followed by the Kids Fun Run at 9:00 AM and the official 5K race at 10:00 AM. Don’t miss the Veterans Recognition ceremony and the National Anthem to kick off the festivities! Registration fees for the 5K are $30 until October 26, 2025, and $35 thereafter, while the Kids Fun Run is just $15. Plus, all 5K registrants will receive a commemorative T-shirt if
Organiser's Description
Celebrate Veterans Day at the 17th Veterans Day Dash. The 5K run/walk is open to everyone with Veterans running for free (thank you for your service). There is also a kids race (.5 mile) before the 5K on the track. The campus is closed to traffic. Moe Road entrance will be available and participants should park in the Shenendehowa High School East parking lot.
Proceeds benefit the Shen XC/ Track Booster Club. If you'd like to contribute without participating you may do so HERE or you sign up here to VOLUNTEER
Schedule for 11/11
8-9 Bib pick up
9AM: Kids Fun Run (.5M), Shen Track, 10 years and under
9 Veterans Recognition and the National Anthem
10AM: 5k, Shen Track for the start
11 Awards
Registration Information
Registration Fees: $30.00 (If registered by 10/26/25); $35.00 (after 10/26/25 and day of event); $15 - Kids Fun Run
Race Day Registration/Packet Pick-up: Monday, 11/11/25, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. at Shen High School new gym
*Veterans Participate for FREE! Email [email protected] to obtain your registration code.
*Athletic teams: Register as an individual and add your affiliation from the drop down for "Team and School" Team during registration. There will be prizes for the Shen athletic team with the most participation!
*New This year: We welcome all area schools to participate. We have special age group awards categories for athletes who do NOT attend Shen. Note your school when you register and you will be in the special age group category.
All runners who register for the 5k by 11/04/25 will receive a T-shirt!
To view a map of the course please click here.
Proceeds benefit the Shen XC/ Track Booster Club. If you'd like to contribute without participating you may do so HERE or you sign up here to VOLUNTEER
Schedule for 11/11
8-9 Bib pick up
9AM: Kids Fun Run (.5M), Shen Track, 10 years and under
9 Veterans Recognition and the National Anthem
10AM: 5k, Shen Track for the start
11 Awards
Registration Information
Registration Fees: $30.00 (If registered by 10/26/25); $35.00 (after 10/26/25 and day of event); $15 - Kids Fun Run
Race Day Registration/Packet Pick-up: Monday, 11/11/25, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. at Shen High School new gym
*Veterans Participate for FREE! Email [email protected] to obtain your registration code.
*Athletic teams: Register as an individual and add your affiliation from the drop down for "Team and School" Team during registration. There will be prizes for the Shen athletic team with the most participation!
*New This year: We welcome all area schools to participate. We have special age group awards categories for athletes who do NOT attend Shen. Note your school when you register and you will be in the special age group category.
All runners who register for the 5k by 11/04/25 will receive a T-shirt!
To view a map of the course please click here.
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