Veterans Day 5K

RUN FOR OUR VETERANS!

Cairn University Athletics and RUN 12:1 Running Club are excited to bring you the 2026 Veterans Day 5K. Now in our sixth year, this race supports our American veterans with scholarships to further their education after serving their country.

This is a paved, trail race through beautiful Tyler State Park, Newtown, PA. It is a fun but challenging course on the parks rolling hills. There is also a 1-mile fun run/walk and a virtual run. All registrants will receive a unique, custom designed Veteran's Day Race shirt. And participants in the 5K can compete for overall and age group trophies and medals.

5K Details

• Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
• Course: Paved trail format laid out on a rolling terrain course contained within Tyler State Park Distance: 5k (3.1 miles) - 1-mile fun run/walk option also available
• Location: Tyler State Park, Newtown, PA Parking: The lot closest to the Tyler Park Center for the Arts off Newtown-Richboro Road (Rt. 332) - Number 1 Lane Trail/Stable Mill Rd entrance.
• Registration: Please complete on-line by Friday, November 13 at noon. Limited on-site registration will be available as space permits

Check-in and Start Time

• Check-in: 8:30am - 9:15am
• Start Time: The race will start at 9:30am – Rain or shine
• Fee: General Registration $35: Veteran's $30: Students $25: special team pricing available
• Note: $5 Price Increase beginning 11/10/26 at noon

Race Shirts

All participants registered by Saturday, November 1st, will receive the custom designed, Veterans Day 5K race-shirt in their requested size. We do order extra shirts but cannot guarantee availability or size for those registering after November 1st.

Divisions and Awards

• Top 3 Male / Female Overall Winners
• Top Age Group Winners
• Top Veteran Winners

For more information and to register, visit the Veterans Day 5K Registration Page.