Events
Description
What a great way to start any 4th of July and to support northern Wisconsin area veterans or veteran organizations! This race checks the boxes for an outdoor 5K run or 1-mile fun run/walk in the north woods, enjoying time with your family, having fun galore, smiling, and is a great way to help area veterans. Join us for this morning adventure.
This year we maintain our two in-person events--the 5K trail run or a 1-mile fun run/walk--which take place at the MECCA trail system in Mercer, Wisconsin on July 4. We also offer a virtual challenge to allow flexibility to anyone who wishes to run or walk an event on their own turf or time.
Purpose
Your contributions, participation, donation and generosity support those courageous individuals who make the sacrifice for the sake of freedom. As always, proceeds support area veterans, military persons and their families, or other veteran-related activities or organizations. This year, the Run for a Vet Race proceeds will support Northwoods Veterans Homestead--an area non-profit organization which helps homeless veterans or veterans lacking means or housing. One of the primary projects of the Northwoods Veterans Homestead is to build a tiny home neighborhood for homeless Northwoods veterans.
This event is hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Post 424 - Northern Lakes, Mercer. We are a 501(c)19, a post, auxiliary organization.
A special thank you to MECCA trail system for their continued support in promoting outdoor events.
Volunteering
We need you! If you would like to volunteer, please contact us at besnyder28@yahoo.com. Volunteers receive a cotton race t-shirt.
We have opportunities prior to July 3 (sponsorship team, racecourse prep), July 3rd (grab bag prep, racecourse and start/finish line prep) and day of race (registration, finish line, handouts, water station, post-race cleanup).
Race Contact Info
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Host
American Legion Auxiliary - Post 424
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Mercer/RunForAVetRace.
Directions
MECCA Trails
4686 Fierick Rd, Mercer, WI 54547
Signs are out for the RFAVRit event or MECCA Trails.
From HWY 51, turn south onto Beachway Drive (across from Marshfield Clinic). Veer left onto Mercer Lake Circle South. Continue straight onto Fierick Drive to Trail Cabin.
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