2024 Veterans & Military Council 5k

🎖️ Event Overview

Join us for our annual 5K Ruck ‘n Run/Walk to honor veterans during Veterans Appreciation Week. Join Lehigh Valley colleges, universities, businesses and community members as we Ruck OR Run/Walk to recognize and honor all veterans throughout the Lehigh Valley.

🏞️ Race Options

• In-Person Race: Offering an in-person race with 5K Ruck and Run/Walk options in addition to a 1 mile Fun Run/Walk option.
• Course: The course is an off road grass course through the scenic Bicentennial park.

🐶 Dog Policy

As much as we love dogs they are not allowed to run our races. Please keep your pup at home.

💰 Registration Details

• Minimum Donation: Participants who register and make a $30 minimum donation, by November 2, will have the option of an event giveaway at the event.

📅 In-Person Race Details

• Check-in & Race Day Registration: 8 AM-9 AM
• 5K Start: 9 AM
• Fun Run/Walk Start: 9:45 AM
• Awards Presentation: 10:30 AM
• Community Event: Featuring music, vendors, and food trucks from 8 AM-11 AM

👥 Age Groups

Each race option (Ruck and Run/Walk) will include seven (7) age groups. Ruckers are strongly encouraged to carry a minimum 10% of their body weight. This will be the honor system: we will not be weighing rucksacks this year.

• 12 and Under
• 13-18
• 19-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60+

🏆 Awards

• Award Eligibility: Awards will be presented to the top 3 male and female finishers in each age group for the 5K Ruck and 5K Run/Walk options. The Fun Run/Walk is a non-competitive option with no timing or awards.
• Team Awards: The college or university team with the most participants earns a plaque to be displayed on their campus and BRAGGING RIGHTS!
• Business Awards: The business/team with the most participants earns a plaque to be displayed at their workplace and BRAGGING RIGHTS!

📝 Additional Information

Day of registration will be available for a $10 fee.

Let’s come together to support the Veterans in the Lehigh Valley area.

🔗 Race Information

For more details and to register, visit the official race page: 2024 Veterans & Military Council 5K.