Pound the Ground 5K for Veterans Outreach Center

🏃‍♂️ Pound the Ground 5K Run/Walk for Veterans Outreach Center

Mendon Ponds Park (95 Douglas Rd, Honeoye Falls, NY) | Stewart Lodge

📅 Date

Thursday, August 21, 2025.

⏰ Registration Information

• Start Time: Registration Starts at 5pm. Race Starts at 6:30 PM
• Virtual PTG 5K: August 21st - 24th, 2025 (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: $30 starts April 1st until June 30th
• Standard Registration: $35 from July 1st until Thursday, August 22nd
• Military Discount: $20 Registration for all Active Military and Veterans
• Virtual Registration: $35 Virtual 5K Registration

📦 Packet Pickup

• Date: Tuesday, August 19th from 10AM - 5:30PM at Fleet Feet @ The Armory - 155 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14620 - If you can go to this packet pickup please do, to alleviate race day lines.
• Race Day Pickup: On the day of the race starting at 5 PM in the Stewart Lodge
  On-site registration: available via Smartphone & credit card only. Race Day Registration closes at 6:00pm.

⚙️ How the PTG 5K Event Works

• T-shirt: Participants who register by August 8th will receive a free cotton t-shirt (after this date, it will be first come/first serve)
• Timing: Event bib & chip timing
• Results: Provided online after the event
• Swag Bag: For registrants
• Post-race: Snacks & water

🌐 How the PTG Virtual 5K Event Works

• T-shirt: Participants who register by August 8th are guaranteed a free cotton t-shirt
• Result Submission: Virtual results can be submitted between 6:30PM, August 21st, and 11:59 PM, August 24th
• Submit Time: After completing your run/walk, submit your time here, and we'll make arrangements for you to pick up your swag bag containing fun goodies.
• Contact: If you are participating virtually, please contact Jarie Doberstein for your T-shirt/swag bag pick up at Jarie.Doberstein@vocroc.org or by calling 585.295.7810

🏅 Team Competition

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?

🏢 Corporate Participation

If you are a company looking to join the Corporate Road Warrior category with multiple sign-ups? Contact Jarie Doberstein directly. We can work with you to get this accomplished.

📞 Contact Information

To learn more about Pound the Ground, please contact Jarie Doberstein via Jarie.Doberstein@vocroc.org or at 585.295.7810.

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the official race page: Pound the Ground 5K.