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VETERANS RACE

NOVEMBER 9th, 2024
9:00 RACE START
BUFFALO NAVAL & MILITARY PARK

Veterans Race presented by Destination Races is proudly supported by RICHMOND \ VONA PERSONAL INJURY.

The Race is open to the entire community to celebrate our military veterans.

We welcome the young, old, families, friends, military and civilian. Co-hosted with the Veterans One-Stop Center and Buffalo Naval & Military Park.  

 

Proceeds will benefit these two groups to PRESERVE. PROTECT. HONOR all who served.

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PRICING

Pricing thru                      9/30            After 9/30

    5K

  • Civilian                         $40                        $30                  

  • Active/Veterans      $35                        $25

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    10K

  • Civilian                      $50                        $40

  • Active/Veterans    $40                        $30

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  • 2-Mile Walk                                             $30

  • PATRIOT / VIP:                                    $100

  • KIDS RACE "Cadets" - $10 - ages 2 to 8.

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Online Registration closes Nov.6 

Check Facebook to see if there will be day-of registration.

Run in the shadows of the waterfront legends: USS Little Rock, USS the Sullivans and the USS Croaker at Buffalo & Erie Naval and Military Park.

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A very flat course featuring 2 out and back sections so you will always be around other runners. 

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10K will do the course twice. 

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AWARDS

There will be awards for Overall Men/ Female Civilian, Veterans, Masters and Youth for both 5K & 10K. 

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Age group awards will be Top 3 in five year age brackets for the 5K.  The 10K will use 10 year age brackets.

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Overall Veteran Male & Female will earn the Edward S. Simmons Trophy. 

PACKET CHECK-IN
  • PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP:

    • November 8th from 11:30-7:30 at the Buffalo & Erie Naval Park

    • Race Day at the Naval Park beginning at 6:30AM. Arrive early.

  • Race Day registration availability : CHECK FACEBOOK FOR UPDATES.

  • Check-in closes at 8:40AM. 

  • Parking is available at Premium Parking Lots at Erie & Marine Dr or at Harbor Center.

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KIDS "CADET" RACE

Kids 2 to 8 years of age can run our Cadets Race at 8:30 line up at the Hangar Building..

The race is safely held on the Naval Park Promenade and covers about 200 yards. 

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Cost: $10

2 MILE WALK

Everyone can be a part of honoring our service members. 

A 2 Mile untimed walk will take place at the same time. Families, strollers, walkers and all are invited to be part of the celebration.

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Cost: $20

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Post Race Celebration
Included with your registration is our Kegs n' Eggs Post Race Celebration inside Southern Tier Brewing featuring a full buffet breakfast, snacks and beer.  Non-runners can attend the celebration but to partake in the food and beverage, the cost is $10.  
 

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