Run For Vets / Walk For Vets

Race Overview

Event: 5K race on September 13th, 2026 at 9 AM.

Event Type: Followed by a 2 mile walk at your leisure.

Location

Venue: Start & finish line is at the American Legion Blanchard-Currey Post 1040, 16 W Poplar Dr, Delmar, NY 12054.

Registration

Sign Up: by August 13th on RUNforVets.com or in person at Bethlehem Memorial Post, 404 Delaware Ave. Delmar, NY 12054.

Early Registration Fee: $40 from now until August 13th, includes assured custom sized commemorative shirt. Registration is open through the morning of the race as well as on site at the event.

T-Shirts

Guarantee: Participants and sponsors will receive a t-shirt with their registration / contribution. Please register prior to September 13th, 2026 to receive your t-shirt.

Availability: Tee Shirts guaranteed to the 1st 300 entries for both events combined - Pre-registration required.

Pickup: You may also pick up on Sunday, the day of the event from 7:30 to 8:30 AM.

Important Notes

Restrictions: No strollers, bicycles, skates, or animals allowed in the race. The use of headphones during the race is strongly discouraged.

Awareness: This course is open and used by other walkers, runners, and cyclists, making it important that each participant be aware of their surroundings.

Caution: This is a narrow course on the rail trail portion - especially at the beginning - participants will need to be cautious.

Walking Portion: Strollers allowed for the walking portion of the event. Thank you for helping keep this a safe and fun community event.