2022 Veterans & Military Council 5k

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

Now offering an in-person race with 5K Ruck and Run/Walk options in addition to a 1 mile Fun Run/Walk option*. The course is an off road grass course through the scenic Bicentennial park. 

*The Fun Run/Walk is a non-competitive option with no timing or awards.

Donations will go to Victory House of Lehigh Valley.

In Person Race Details:

• Race Day Check-in: 8 AM-9 AM**

• 5K begins promptly at 9 AM

• 1 mile Fun Run/Walk begins at 9:45 AM 

• Awards Presentation: 10:30 AM

• Community Event featuring music, vendors, and food trucks: 11 AM - 1 PM

Participants who register and make a $30 minimum donation, by November 7, will receive an event beanie.

Age Groups: Each race option (Ruck and Run/Walk) 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:

• 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 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!

• 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 will be available for a $5 fee.

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