Virtual Fitness Group #VFGSTRONG Veteran Fitness • Mental Health • Accountability
- Date Sun 1st February 2026
- Location Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Virtual Fitness Group #VFGSTRONG Annual Virtual 5K Series on Sunday, February 1, 2026, in Fort Lauderdale, Broward! This exciting event is designed to promote mental health, accountability, and community connection, especially for our veterans. As part of this veteran-led initiative, participants can run, jog, or walk a 5K at their own pace anytime during the month of February.
The #VFGSTRONG series aims to reduce isolation and foster a supportive environment where showing up is what truly matters. Registration is completely free, and participants are encouraged to share their finish photos for community recognition. This event is not just about the race; it's about building resilience and a strong support network. Join us in this uplifting journey toward better mental health and connection through movement!
The #VFGSTRONG series aims to reduce isolation and foster a supportive environment where showing up is what truly matters. Registration is completely free, and participants are encouraged to share their finish photos for community recognition. This event is not just about the race; it's about building resilience and a strong support network. Join us in this uplifting journey toward better mental health and connection through movement!
Organiser's Description
Welcome to the Virtual Fitness Group #VFGSTRONG Annual Virtual 5K Series.
This is a veteran-led virtual fitness and peer accountability initiative built to support mental health, consistency, and connectionespecially for those who thrive with structure and shared purpose.
Each month, we host a FREE virtual 5K that participants can complete anytime during that month. Pace doesnt matter. Experience doesnt matter. Showing up does.
Why this matters:
Veterans and supporters often carry more than they share. Movement is one of the most accessible ways to protect mental health, reduce isolation, and rebuild consistencywithout stigma or clinical barriers.
How it works
Register once (free) join anytime during the year
Complete each months 5K anytime during that month
Share a finish photo for community recognition (optional)
Stay consistent with the community all year
Who we are
#VFGSTRONG is supported by IamJamestowne (IMJ), a veteran-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving mental health, resilience, and community connection through fitness-based accountability, peer mentoring, and accessible wellness initiatives.
Veteran-led. Stigma-free. Built on respect.
This is a veteran-led virtual fitness and peer accountability initiative built to support mental health, consistency, and connectionespecially for those who thrive with structure and shared purpose.
Each month, we host a FREE virtual 5K that participants can complete anytime during that month. Pace doesnt matter. Experience doesnt matter. Showing up does.
Why this matters:
Veterans and supporters often carry more than they share. Movement is one of the most accessible ways to protect mental health, reduce isolation, and rebuild consistencywithout stigma or clinical barriers.
How it works
Register once (free) join anytime during the year
Complete each months 5K anytime during that month
Share a finish photo for community recognition (optional)
Stay consistent with the community all year
Who we are
#VFGSTRONG is supported by IamJamestowne (IMJ), a veteran-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving mental health, resilience, and community connection through fitness-based accountability, peer mentoring, and accessible wellness initiatives.
Veteran-led. Stigma-free. Built on respect.
Races
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#VFGSTRONG Annual Virtual 5K Series | Veteran Fitness & Mental Health
Free
CLOSEDJames Jackson Founder, #VFGSTRONG IamJamestowne (IMJ) james@imjamestowne.org
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