Veterans Day 5K Beach Run/1 Mile Beach Walk

🏃‍♂️ Join Us to Support Our Veterans

On Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 8:00 a.m., we invite you and your family to take part in the Veterans Day 5K Beach Run / 1-Mile Walk—a meaningful event along the beautiful shoreline of St. Simons Island, honoring those who’ve served and supporting their journey home.

Returning from military service isn’t always easy. Many veterans face significant challenges as they transition back into civilian life, often without the support they need.

Fairways for Freedom®, in partnership with SSI VFW Post 4092, is working to change that. Proceeds from this event will directly fund local programs that help combat-injured veterans reconnect, recover, and rebuild their lives—using innovative, holistic approaches, including the healing power of golf.

📝 Registration

All entries include a T-shirt and a finisher medal.

Register by September 1st to secure early bird pricing:

• 5K Race: $30
• 1 Mile Walk: $30
• Children Under 12: $20

Starting September 2, prices increase to:

• 5K Race: $35
• 1 Mile Walk: $35
• Children Under 12: $25

📊 100% of entry fees and donations go directly to Fairways for Freedom® to support local combat-injured veterans.

👕 T-shirt Guarantee: Register by October 8th, 2025, to ensure your event T-shirt.

⏰ Final Registration Deadline: Saturday, November 8th at 7:45 a.m. no exceptions.

📍 Location

Massengale Park,
1350 Ocean Blvd,
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522

📅 Race Day Schedule of Events

• 7:00 am: Race Day - Registration Opens Electronic Reg only (no cash)/ Packet Pick Up
• 7:45 am: Race Day - Registration Closes. Head to the Starting line
• 8:00 am: Event Start Time
• 9:15 am: Awards to be announced, so stick around! No age group awards.

📦 Pre-Registration Packet Pick Up

• Monday, November 3, through Friday, November 7: Georgia Game Changers Running Company, 262 Redfern Village, SSI, GA, during business hours
• Day of Run: 7:00 am - 7:45 am, Run location - registration table.

🤝 Volunteer

• Need: Volunteer for this event (NHS hours credited)
• Contact: Peggy Herman at peggyherman123@gmail.com

🏁 Race Start/Finish Location

• Location: Massengale Park

💼 Become a Sponsor

For more information on how to become a sponsor, contact David Ulrich david.ulrich.ma@icloud.com

🙏 Thank You to Our Sponsors

Gnats Landing

Georgia Game Changer Running Company

Big Splash

Lokey Asset Management of Raymond James

Margaret Maestas

King's Colonial Ford

The Caddyshack

The Club

Shady Beach Rentals SSI

Saint Simons Island Cars &: Classics

VyStar Credit Union

For more details, visit the official race page: Veterans Day 5K Beach Run/1 Mile Beach Walk.