Description
Pound the Ground for Veterans Outreach Center 5K Run/Walk
Mendon Ponds Park (95 Douglas Rd, Honeoye Falls, NY) | Stewart Lodge
In-Person 5K: Wednesday, August 23, Race Starts at 6:00 PM
Virtual 5K: August 16 - August 30
Veterans Outreach Center is excited to be able to host this year’s 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.
$30 - In-Person Event on Wednesday, August 23rd
$35 - Virtual Event + shipping for August 16th-30th
Packet Pickup
Tuesday, August 22 from 11am-5:30pm at Fleet Feet @ The Armory (155 Culver Rd, Rochester)
Wednesday, August 23 from 5:00-6:00pm at Stewart Lodge, Mendon Ponds Park
On-site registration available via Smartphone & credit card only. Registration closes at 6:00pm.
How the In-Person Event Works:
- Participants who register by August 14th 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 Virtual Event Works:
- Participants who register by August 14th are guaranteed a free cotton t-shirt
- Virtual results can be submitted between 7 AM, August 16th, and 11:59 PM, August 30th
- After completing your run/walk, submit your time here, & we'll make arrangements for you to pick up your swag bag containing fun goodies
Military Veterans--You can join you 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 Alyssa Ballou via email 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 10 year age groups (13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 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.