"Run For A Vet"

Event Overview

Sponsored by Branson Veterans of America 913 (BVA913) to honor our Veterans. This race helps to raise money for veterans that are in need.

Organization Mission

The Branson Veterans of America 913 is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to support all American veterans, focusing on helping veterans and their families from all areas of service. We do this by:

• Promoting Honor: To all who have patriotically served our country in any of the Armed Forces of the United States of America through organization and support of public gatherings and ceremonies.
• Supporting Education: Of patriotism, duties of citizenship, and honor of our Flag through the organization’s scholarship program, and encouragement of local educational institutions for patriotic education.
• Assisting Veterans: And their families through physical and economic response to special needs, promoting healthy lifestyles, and fostering a sense of community.
• Partnering with Agencies: Local government and private agencies to ensure an environment for safe and secure living for all veterans and their families.

Vision Statement

The Branson Veterans of America 913 vision is to be a prominent organization for ensuring veterans of all eras are respected for their service and for promoting honor for the United States of America.

Event Details

Location: Dewey Short Visitors Center, 4500 State Hwy 165 Branson, MO

Packet Pickup: Friday 5-7pm. Race day registration from 6:00 to 6:30am. (Located at the beginning of the running trail)

Race Start Times:

• Half Marathon will begin at 6:45am
• 5K will begin at 7:30am

Race Course

The course is from Dewey Short Visitors Center to Lakeshore Trail to State Park Marina (Asphalt surfaced trail). It features:

• Fast Course: An out & back course with a scenic view of Table Rock Lake every step of the way!
• Distances: 5K will be one loop of 3.1 miles & Half Marathon is 3 loops of 4.36 miles each.

Participant Information

Race Director: Dennis James. Please use the "Questions" button below.

Registration Deadline: To ensure you receive the race t-shirt, you must register no later than May 25, 2026.

Fundraising Efforts

We encourage participants to join us in our efforts to raise funds for the support of our mission. See the fundraising tab on this website. Runners with the highest fundraising income for each race will receive a $25 store discount certificate at Fleet Feet Springfield.

Awards

Awards will be given for each race:

• Trophies: To Overall Male & Female: Overall Masters Male & Female (40 and above).
• Age Group Awards: Male & Female categories are 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.
• Finisher's Medal: All participants will receive a finisher’s medal.
• Awards Ceremony: 5K awards will be at 8:30am: Half Marathon awards will be after the last runner comes across the finish line.

Proceeds and Refund Policy

All race proceeds will go to the Local Branson BVA 913 Chapter. All payments are final: no refunds are allowed.

Additional Information

For more details, visit our race page: Run For A Vet.