"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.

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 Veterans: And their families through physical and economic response to special needs, encouragement and support for a healthy lifestyle, and a sense of community.
• Partnerships: Working in partnership with local government and private agencies to assure 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.

Race 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.
• Course: Dewey Short Visitors Center to Lakeshore Trail to State Park Marina (Asphalt surfaced trail).
• Distance: 5K will be one loop of 3.1 miles & Half Marathon is 3 loops of 4.36 miles each.

Course Highlights

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

Registration Information

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

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

Awards

• Overall Awards: 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+.
• 5K Awards: 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).

Additional Information

For more details about the race, please visit Run For A Vet.