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Soldier On Veterans Day 5K 

Soldier On 5K

Soldier On Veterans Day 5K

Sunday • November 10, 2024

* ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED! *

Race Start Times:

  • 9:00 AM

Registration Fee:

  • $25 until November 1 | $30 after November 1 | Students FREE
  • Benefiting Soldier On
  • There is an online processing fee. NO REFUNDS/DEFERMENTS

Race Perks:

More Race Info

Race Course

The race will start and finish in The First Street Common, First Street, Pittsfield MA with two loops around Silver Lake.

Bib Pick Up

  • Race Morning at The First Street Common, 7:30-8:30 AM

RAFFLE!

You could win these 4 prizes:

  • 1-Year Membership to Berkshire Running Center ($399 value)
  • Boston Bruins vs. Minnesota Wild 2/4/2025 7 PM TD Garden Section 325, Row 1, Seats 9& 10 ($304 value)
  • Haddad Toyota Gold Car Detail ($300 value)
  • Berkshire Running Center Custom Fitting for a Pair of Running Shoes (up to a $200 value)
Raffle Tickets are 3 for $20 or 10 for $50
The drawing will take place after the 5K. Winners do not need to be present to win. Get your tickets here: https://web.charityengine.net/SO5K_Raffle

Prizes | Awards

  • Prizes will be awarded for overall top 3 male and female in each race, and for top finishers in each age category  (0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)

Awards Ceremony

  • The awards ceremony will take place at 10:00 AM.

Directions | Parking

  • Free and ample parking directly across from the First Street Common.

Runners & Spectators Please Note

No Dogs or Pets
Due to safety concerns, no dogs or pets are allowed in the race.

  • Headphone are potentially hazardous as you are limiting your ability to be aware of what is around you, course marshals, bikes, pedestrians and other traffic. For reasons stated we discourage the wearing of headphones.
  • Wheelchairs and other disabled push strollers are welcomed. To help accommodate your needs, please contact us and let us know you are coming and we can help with any accommodations you require.

Spectators

  • SPECATATORS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CROSS THE FINISH LINE AND ENTER THE CHUTE TO FOLLOW YOUR RUNNER

Toilets & Water Stops

  • There will be porta-potties and water at the start/finish.

The Fine Print

Refunds
No refunds under any circumstances, including event cancellation or postponement.

Events are planned and paid for months in advance of the actual date. IF our event is canceled or postponed because of weather, pandemics, or other forces beyond our control, we won’t be able to provide refunds. In these rare situations, we’ll convert the race to a virtual one and mail you your full race goodie bag.

Due to regulations changes may be made to the course or race details for the safety of our participants and staff. Any changes will be communicated prior to the event via email, on our social media platforms, and on our website.

DESCRIPTION

Soldier On, in collaboration with Berkshire Running Foundation, is hosting the Veterans Day 5K run/walk. The event supports the many at-risk veterans that Soldier On serves. This event not only provides financial support for veterans, but creates a larger community of support that goes far beyond the day of the 5K.