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"Run For A Vet"

Sat June 7, 2025 Branson, MO 65616 US Directions

Events

5K

$30 7:30AM CDT - 9:30AM CDT Registration ends June 7, 2025 at 6:30am CDT

1/2 Marathon

$40 6:45AM CDT - 9:30AM CDT Registration ends June 7, 2025 at 6:30am CDT

5K (Virtual)

$30 Registration ends June 7, 2025 at 6:30am CDT

1/2 Marathon (Virtual)

$40 Registration ends June 7, 2025 at 6:30am CDT

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://runsignup.com/Race/MO/Branson/RunForAVet913.

Place

4500 State Hwy 165
Dewey Short Visitor Center
Branson, MO US 65616

Description

Sponsored by Branson Veterans of America 913 (BVA913) to honor our Veterans. This race helps to raise money for veterans that are in need.   

The Branson Veterans of America 913 is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to support all American veterans, focusing on helping veterans and their families from all areas of service.  We do this by:

1.      Promoting honor to all who have patriotically served our country in any of the Armed Forces of the United States of America through organization and support of public gatherings and ceremonies.

2.      Supporting education of patriotism, duties of citizenship, and honor of our Flag through the organization’s scholarship program, support and encouragement of local educational institutions for patriotic education, and individual conduct within the communities.

3.      Assisting fellow veterans and their families through physical and economic response to special needs, encouragement and support for a healthy lifestyle, and a sense of community.

4.      Working in partnership with local government and private agencies to assure an environment for safe and secure living for all veterans and their families.

                                                      BRANSON VETERANS OF AMERICA 913 VISION STATEMENT:

The Branson Veterans of America 913 vision is to be a prominent organization for ensuring veterans of all eras are respected for their service and for promoting honor for the United States of America.

Location: Dewey Short Visitors Center, 4500 State Hwy 165 Branson, MO

Packet Pickup Friday 5-7pm. Race day registration from 6:00 to 6:30am. (Located at the beginning of the running trail)

Half Marathon will begin at 6:45am – 5K will begin at 7:30am

Race Course: Dewey Short Visitors Center to Lakeshore Trail to State Park Marina

(Asphalt surfaced trail)

Fast, out & back course; with a scenic view of Table Rock Lake every step of the way!

* 5K will be one loop of 3.1 miles & Half Marathon is 3 loops of 4.36 miles each

Information: Race Director - Alex Penrod 417-263-0411 (alexpenrod@gmail.com)

 

Awards for each race: Trophies to Overall Male & Female; Overall Masters Male & Female (40 and above)

Age group awards (Male & Female) 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

Awards for 5K will be at 8:30am, Half Marathon awards will be after the last runner comes across the finish line.

All race proceeds will go to the Local Branson BVA 913 Chapter. (All payments are final)

 

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