Veterans Run Hoppy 5K & Stroll

About This Event

Join the Bell's Run Hoppy 5K & Stroll celebrating veterans. Run Hoppy has been an in-person, employee (and friends and family) event put on by the Bell's Wellness Committee since 2018. For 2024, we will be partnering with our veteran coworker community. New this year is a Ruck Run category!

The race will begin at Bell's Brewery in Comstock and be an out and back course down the KVRT. All ages are welcome!

Event Times:

• Packet pickup - Saturday, April 20th @ 8:00 am to 8:50 am
• Race time - Saturday, April 20th @ 9:00 am

Rucking Information

Rucking is a form of exercise with roots in military training. Very simply, it's walking or running a set distance while carrying a weight in a backpack.

All participants in the ruck category must provide their own gear for the event. You don’t need gear designed specifically for rucking. You are welcome to use any backpack and weights. Weight can be any household items you can comfortably carry; dumbbells, books, water jugs, a couple of six packs of Two Hearted. When packing your ruck, place the heavier items at the bottom of the bag. If your items have sharp corners its recommended to wrap those items in a towel to prevent anything from stabbing you in the back.

Non Profit Partners:

In 2024, we will be celebrating our veteran community. Our Bell's and New Belgium coworkers will be raising money for 4THE22. 4THE22 helps veterans and first responders find balance and purpose through the therapeutic activities of standup paddling, surfing, and excercise. In addition, they are working to raise awareness for the 22 veterans that we lose to suicide every day.
Help us reach our fundraising goals!
Bell's/New Belgium Coworkers Donations: https://benevityapp.page.link/eewijP8o2VrGDUnv9
All other Donations: https://benevityapp.page.link/kdR5wESjxniLQecD8

Awards:

All participants will receive a finisher medal

All particiants will also be entered into a raffle for some great Bell's swag and more!

Timing:

Mac's Sports Timing will be using ChronoTrack chip timing technology.  Results will be posted and updated during the event.