Pound the Ground 5K for Veterans Outreach Center

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

📍 Location

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

📅 Date

Thursday, August 20, 2026.

🕔 Schedule

• Registration: Starts at 5 PM.
• Race Start: 6:30 PM.
• Virtual PTG 5K: August 20th - 23rd, 2026.

👟 Description

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 - June 30th).
• Standard Registration: $35 (July 1st - August 20th).
• Active Military & Veterans: $20 Registration.
• Virtual 5K Registration: $35.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Location: TBD at Fleet Feet @ The Armory - 155 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14620.
• Race Day Pickup: Starts at 5 PM in the Stewart Lodge.
• On-site Registration: Available via Smartphone & credit card only. Closes at 6:00 PM.

📝 PTG 5K Event Details

• T-shirt: Free for participants registering by August 8th.
• Event Bib: Provided with chip timing.
• Results: Posted online after the event.
• Swag Bag: Given to registrants.
• Post-race: Snacks & water available.

🌐 PTG Virtual 5K Details

• T-shirt: Guaranteed for participants registering by August 8th.
• Result Submission: Between 6:30 PM August 20th and 11:59 PM August 23rd.
• Submit Time: here to arrange swag bag pickup.
• T-shirt/Swag Bag Contact: Jarie Doberstein at Jarie.Doberstein@vocroc.org or call 585.295.7810.

🏆 Team Challenge

Active Military & Veterans 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. Will anyone stop the Army from winning again this year?

🏢 Corporate Teams

If you are a company looking to join the Corporate Road Warrior category with multiple sign-ups, contact Jarie Doberstein directly for assistance.

📞 Contact for More Information

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

For more details and registration, visit here.