5K is 3.1 (precisely 3.107) miles. It’s one of the most popular race distances for runners of all experience levels.

No. Walkers, joggers, and runners of all abilities are welcome.

All race activities (packet pick up, parking, start & finish, post-race party, ceremony, etc.) are around the George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way, North Port, FL 34286.  The race course starts and finishes adjacent to “the Green” in the vicinity of the Mullen Center and the post-race is held on “the Green.”

The race starts promptly at 7:30 a.m. 

Plan to arrive at least 45 minutes early to park, check in (if you didn’t pick up your race packet early), warm up, and get to the start line on time.

Free parking is available in designated event lots around the venue; volunteers will direct you upon arrival. Arrive early for best parking.

Early packet pick up will be available on the Friday before the race 1200-1800 (that’s noon to 6 p.m.) inside the George Mullen Activity Center.  Race morning packet pick up will be available race morning under the portico at the entrance of the Mullen Center from 6:00 a.m. to 7:15 a.m.   You can show the QR code from your registration confirmation or pre-race email or just tell the volunteer your name.  NOTE: Venice Middle School Young Marines chaperones and students will get their race packets on race morning from the group leader at the designated meeting spot.

Typically, a bib number, event shirt, and sponsor materials. Safety pins will be available when you pick up your packet.

You can pick up for someone or they can pick up for you by either by showing the registration confirmation QR code or telling the name(s) to the packet pickup volunteer.  Just be sure everyone knows who is picking up whose packets and how to get them!

Check if you’re registered on the Remember the Fallen “Find A Participant” RunSignUp page and enter the name and email used during registration.

Can I register on race day? — Yes, if space allows, you can register on RunSignUp before you even get to the race instead of waiting to get to the venue.  Or you can register once you're there at Race Day Registration across from Packet Pickup under the portico at the entrance of the Mullen Center.  Race Day Registration closes 15 minutes before start time.

No, but each runner, walker or jogger does get special race swag to celebrate their accomplishment.  

To give your race bib to someone else, transfers are allowed up to 48 hours before race day. Here’s how to do it:  Transfer to Another Runner - RunSignup   Race Morning Registration will be available if there are still slots available; but, if you are planning to run with someone else’s bib, a volunteer at Race Morning Registration will be able to help you transfer the registration. 

Yes, but please be aware and courteous of the other participants and start at the back for your own safety, and the safety of your stroller occupant as well as the other participants.   The course is entirely on paved surfaces.

Only leashed, well‑behaved dogs are permitted; owners must clean up after them.

You may wear headphones or ear buds; however, keep the volume so you can always maintain awareness of your surroundings, can hear announcements and instructions at the start line and on the course, and hear other participants on the course.

Chip timing with the chip is affixed to the back of the race bib is used to ensure accurate start and finish times. (Exception: Young Marines students and chaperones are not provided a timing chip since it is anticipated they run in formation with the group.)

A water station is located at the halfway point on the course and water is provided at the finish line.

EMS personnel are on-site during the event for participant safety.

The race is held rain or shine unless severe weather creates unsafe conditions.  In the event of hazardous or severe weather, the race start may be delayed or the race may cancelled at the discretion of the race organizers.

Portable restrooms are in the post-race area near the start/finish line.  There are also “real” restrooms inside the Mullen Center near the packet pickup/registration area.

On the Remember the Fallen “Results” page on RunSignUp.  During registration, opt in to receive your preliminary results via text or email.  You can also opt in to get your results by going to the Remember the Fallen “Find a Participant” page using the “Lookup Registration” button with the name and email address used during registration. Results are posted online on the Remember the Fallen “Results” page on RunSignUp during the event.  The timer provides a Results Kiosk to look up your individual results or scan one of the results QR codes provided around the post-race to view the results on RunSignUp.   

Awards are given for the top overall male and female finishers as well as the top male and female in Master, Grandmaster, Senior Grandmaster, Veteran Grandmaster and Youth (14 & under) categories and the top three males and females in each age‑group. Overall category awards are based on “gun” time; age group awards are based on chip (net) time.

No, but parking is nearby so plan for time to put your stuff in your vehicle.

Absolutely, we couldn't do the race without great volunteers. Volunteers can sign up in advance online at Remember the Fallen “Volunteer” page on RunSignUp.  Or check in at the volunteer station race morning for assignment.