2025 Veterans & Military Council 5k

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Join us for our annual 5K Ruck ‘n Walk/Run 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.

🌳 Event Details

• Location: Bicentennial Park, Bethlehem, PA
• Date: November 15, 2025
• Race Options: 5K Ruck and Walk/Run options plus a 1 mile Fun Run/Walk*
• Course: 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 and Donations

Participants who register and make a $30 minimum donation, by November 8, 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 Time: 9 AM
• Fun Run/Walk Start Time: 9:45 AM
• Awards Presentation: 10:30 AM

👶 Age Groups

Each race option (Ruck and Walk/Run) 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

• Top Finishers: 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 (Ruck, Run/Walk, and Fun Run/Walk combined), earns a plaque to be displayed on their campus and BRAGGING RIGHTS!
• Business Team Awards: The business/company team with the most participants (Ruck, Run/Walk, and Fun Run/Walk combined), earns a plaque to be displayed at their workplace and BRAGGING RIGHTS!

💵 Day of Registration

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

🤝 Support Veterans

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

For more information, visit the race website: Race Registration.