Description
Pound the Ground 5K Run/Walk for Veterans Outreach Center
Mendon Ponds Park (95 Douglas Rd, Honeoye Falls, NY) | Stewart Lodge
PTG 5K: Thursday, August 22, 2024. Registration Starts at 5pm. Race Starts at 6:30 PM
Virtual PTG 5K: August 22nd - 25th, 2024.
Veterans Outreach Center is excited to be able to host the Pound the Ground 5K Run/Walk in-person and virtually this year! Lace up your running shoes and get ready to run, walk, or stroll for veterans!
Every step you take supports the men, women, and families served by Veterans Outreach Center of Rochester.
- $25 Early Bird Registration starts April 1st until June 30th
- $30 Registration from July 1st until Thursday, August 22nd
- $15 Registration for all Active Military and Veterans
- $30 Virtual 5K Registration
Packet Pickup
Packets can be picked up on the day of the race starting at 5 PM at Stewart Lodge
On-site registration available via Smartphone & credit card only. Race Day Registration closes at 6:00pm.
How the PTG 5K Event Works:
- Participants who register by August 16th will receive a free cotton t-shirt
- Event bib & chip timing
- Results provided online after the event
- Swag Bag for registrants
- Post-race snacks & water
How the PTG Virtual 5K Event Works:
- Participants who register by August 16th are guaranteed a free cotton t-shirt
- Virtual results can be submitted between 6:30PM, August 23rd, and 11:59 PM, August 25th
- After completing your run/walk, submit your time here, & we'll make arrangements for you to pick up your swag bag containing fun goodies
- If you are participating virtually, please contact Jarie Doberstein for your T-shirt/swag bag pick up. Jarie can be contacted at Jarie.Doberstein@vocroc.org or by calling 585.295.7810
Active Military & Veterans--You can join a team during registration for bragging rights of the best Branch in Rochester!
The coveted Golden Boot is up for grabs again this year! Active duty military, active reservists, and veterans can sign up to run with members from their branch. The quickest team gets their branch name on the boot! Will anyone stop the Army from winning again this year?
To learn more about Pound the Ground, please contact Jarie Doberstein via Jarie.Doberstein@vocroc.org or at 585.295.7810.
Awards
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Overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Male/Female
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1st Place Male/Female in 5 year age groups (13 and under, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, then 70 and Up)
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Military Branch Award - "The Golden Boot" - Military Branch with the fastest Top 3 combined time
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Corporate Road Warrior - Company Team with the fastest Top 3 combined time
Event Location
Join us for an exciting event taking place in the beautiful expanse of Mendon Ponds Park (95 Douglas Rd, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472) starting at Stewart Lodge.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://veteransoutreachcenter.org/ptg.
