Mendon Ponds Park, Honeoye Falls NY
Thursday, August 20th, 2026
Pound the Ground 5K Run/Walk for Veterans Outreach Center
Mendon Ponds Park (95 Douglas Rd, Honeoye Falls, NY) | Stewart Lodge
Date and Time
- Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
- Registration Starts: 5 PM
- Race Starts: 6:30 PM
Virtual PTG 5K
August 20th - 23rd, 2026 (please see instructions below on how to submit your time)
Event Overview
Veterans Outreach Center is excited to be able to host the Pound the Ground 5K Run/Walk in-person and virtually this year! Lace up your running shoes and get ready to run, walk, or stroll for veterans!
Every step you take supports the men, women, and families served by Veterans Outreach Center of Rochester.
Registration Fees
- Early Bird Registration: $25 (April 1st until June 30th)
- Registration: $35 (July 1st until Thursday, August 20th)
- Active Military and Veterans: $20 Registration
- Virtual 5K Registration: $35
Packet Pickup
- Location: TBD at Fleet Feet @ The Armory - 155 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14620
- Race Day Packet Pickup: Starts at 5 PM in the Stewart Lodge
- On-Site Registration: Available via Smartphone & credit card only. Race Day Registration closes at 6:00 PM.
How the PTG 5K Event Works
- T-Shirt: Participants who register by August 8th will receive a free cotton t-shirt.
- Timing: Event bib & chip timing provided.
- Results: Results provided online after the event.
- Swag Bag: Registrants will receive a swag bag.
- Post-Race Snacks: Snacks & water will be provided.
How the PTG Virtual 5K Event Works
- T-Shirt Guarantee: Participants who register by August 7th are guaranteed a free cotton t-shirt.
- Submission Period: Virtual results can be submitted between 6:30 PM, August 20th, and 11:59 PM, August 23rd.
- Submit Results: After completing your run/walk, submit your time here. Arrangements will be made for you to pick up your swag bag.
- Contact for Pickup: Please contact Jarie Doberstein for your T-shirt/swag bag pick up at Jarie.Doberstein@vocroc.org or by calling 585.295.7810.
Team and Corporate Participation
Active Military & Veterans--You can join a team during registration for bragging rights of the best Branch in Rochester! The coveted Golden Boot is up for grabs again this year! Active duty military, active reservists, and veterans can sign up to run with members from their branch. The quickest team gets their branch name on the boot! Will anyone stop the Army from winning again this year?
If you are a company looking to join the Corporate Road Warrior category with multiple sign-ups, please contact Jarie Doberstein directly. We can work with you to get this accomplished.
Contact Information
To learn more about Pound the Ground, please contact Alyssa Ballou via Alyssa.Ballou@vocroc.org or at 585.295.7810.
For more details, visit the official race page: Pound the Ground for Veterans Outreach Center.
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