"Run For A Vet"

🏃‍♂️ Run For A Vet

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

🌟 About BVA913

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, support and encouragement of local educational institutions for patriotic education, and individual conduct within the communities.
• Assisting fellow veterans: and their families through physical and economic response to special needs, encouragement and support for a healthy lifestyle, and a sense of community.
• Working in partnership: with local government and private agencies to assure an environment for safe and secure living for all veterans and their families.

👁️‍🗨️ Our Vision

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)

Start Times: Half Marathon will begin at 6:45am – 5K will begin at 7:30am

Race Course: Dewey Short Visitors Center to Lakeshore Trail to State Park Marina (Asphalt surfaced trail)

Fast, out & back course: with a scenic view of Table Rock Lake every step of the way!

• Race Distances: 5K will be one loop of 3.1 miles & Half Marathon is 3 loops of 4.36 miles each.

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

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

🏆 Awards

Awards for each race: Trophies to Overall Male & Female: Overall Masters Male & Female (40 and above)

Age group awards (Male & Female): 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

All participants receive a finisher’s medal.

Awards for 5K will be at 8:30am, Half Marathon awards will be after the last runner comes across the finish line.

💰 Proceeds

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

🔗 Learn More

For more information about the race, visit the official race page.