Stars, Stripes, & Strides

Benefitting the US Veterans Corps

Course Records - Fred G. Bond Metro Park
Set a NEW course record & win a $10 gift code!

• 5K - Male: C. Mills - 18:00 (2024)
• 5K - Female: M. Leonard - 20:11 (2025)
• 10K - Male: T. Woolard/M. Yarborough - 40:44 (2023)
• 10K - Female: M. Openchowski - 50:28 (2024)
• 15K - Male: C. Mershon - 1:00:25 (2025)
• 15K - Female: L. Gallicchio - 1:25:12 (2025)

RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL!

Fit & Able is proud to bring back the Stars, Stripes, & Strides event benefitting the US Veterans Corps to celebrate Veterans Day weekend!

Links and Information

IN-PERSON RACE INFORMATION

VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION

COURSE MAPS

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

SPECTATOR INFORMATION

Their Mission

We are a Corps of Military and First Responder Veterans performing "Hands On" community service with a mission deployment attitude!

The US Veterans Corps was an idea that was based on the experiences that Ft. Bragg and Camp Lejeune Veterans had while volunteering for ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition and Operation: Coming Home that built and donated a brand new Hero Home for a disabled combat veteran. When the keys were delivered and the event ended there was a strong urge from these Veterans to continue the mission and therefore created the US Veterans Corps.

Other Missions of US Veterans Corps

• Toys For Lil’ Troops: Provides toys to the children of deployed or low income troops.
• Rescue Ruck: Provides food for US Military & First Responder Veteran families in need.
• Rescue Response Team: Provides aid during natural disasters and responds to other emergency and contingency missions.
• Tactical Caisson Unit/Funeral Honors: Transports US Military & First Responder Veterans. No hearse for our Heroes.
• Military Vehicles USA: A group of veteran volunteers who restore military vehicles and equipment for civilian service.

Event Details

All races will have a mass start at 9:00 AM for the 5K / 10K / 15K and the course closes for all races at 10:30 AM (In-person Race Day Schedule). Please consider your race pace when deciding which event to run. * For any participants who feel they may need some extra time, please contact us at [email protected].

What's Included with Registration

• Options: IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL 5K, 10K, and 15K race options.
• Shirt and Medal: Stars, Stripes, & Strides shirt and finishers medal included for 5K, 10K, and 15K participants (guaranteed if signed up by November 1st).
• Potential Awards: Over $4,000 in potential in-person & virtual Overall and Age Group awards.
• Referrals: Great rewards for referring friends and family or recruiting them to race as a "team"!

Earn points for Fit & Able's Free-for-All Race Series to win big end-of-year prizes! Check out the current standings: Free-for-All Race Series

If you are interested in sponsoring the Stars, Stripes, & Strides please email [email protected] for more information!

We can't wait to see you at Stars, Stripes, & Strides!