Bay City Memorial Run Events 2025

🏃‍♂️ Who We Are Running For

• Blue Star Service Dogs: Visit their website
• Bay Veterans Foundation: Visit their website

📅 When and Where

• Date: May 22, 2025
• 5k Start Time: 6:30 PM
• Longer-K Start Time: 7:15 PM
• Location: Veterans Memorial Park, John F Kennedy Drive, Bay City, MI

👟 Virtual Option

• Participation: If you can't attend, there is a virtual option available.
• Item Delivery: We’ll ensure your items get to you.

💲 Cost

• Registration by May 20: $10 for run events without a shirt.
• Registration by May 5: $30 for run events with a shirt.
• Same Day Registration: $15 total, which includes a $5 late fee.
• Leftover Shirts: Available for $20.00 - $24.50 on race day, depending on size.

🎖️ What You Get

• Personalized Dog Tag: Every participant will receive a custom item.
• Optional Shirt: Choose to add a specially designed shirt.
• Exercise: Enjoy some physical activity.
• Support Veterans: Benefit two organizations dedicated to helping veterans.

🙌 Additional Donations

• Donation Box: Available after the merchandise section during sign-up.
• 100% Contribution: All funds go directly to BVF and BSSD.
• No Pressure: Participation is appreciated, regardless of additional contributions.
• Honoring Veterans: Your involvement supports the memory of service members.

🏅 Capacity and Competition

• Capacity: 200 participants with a rolling start.
• Event Purpose: Focus on teamwork and honoring fallen service members.
• Open to All: Runners, walkers, and ruckers are welcome.
• Flag Passing: Observe the American flag being passed among participants.

🏁 Race Details

• 5k Course: A straightforward path with one exception—leaders carry the American flag.
• Longer-K Distance: Defined on race day, incorporates various exercises.
• Teamwork Required: Ensure the flag does not touch the ground during the race.
• No One Left Behind: We will support every participant until the last person finishes.

👕 Wicked Cool Shirts

• Shirt Option: Choose the virtual participation option to receive a shirt.
• Mailing Costs: Covered by race registration.
• Personalized Dog Tag: Included with virtual registration.
• Support for Veterans: A portion of every purchase helps BSSD and BVF.

🌐 Additional Information

• URL: Bay City Memorial Run Events 2025