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Pound the Ground 5K for Veterans Outreach Center (Draft)

Thursday - August 22, 2024 Honeoye Falls, NY 14472 US Directions
This Race is in Draft Mode

Events

In-Person 5K Run/Walk

$25 08/22 6:30PM EDT - 8:30PM EDT Registration Opens April 1, 2024 at 8:00am EDT

Virtual 5K Run/Walk

$30 Registration Opens April 1, 2024 at 8:00am EDT

Active Military & Veteran Pricing

$15 08/22 - 08/25 6:30PM EDT - 11:59PM EDT Registration Opens April 1, 2024 at 9:47am EDT

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 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.

  • $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
TBD
On-site registration available via Smartphone & credit card only.  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


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

  • Overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Male/Female
  • 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)
  • Military Branch Award - "The Golden Boot" - Military Branch with the fastest Top 3 combined time
  • 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

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Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://veteransoutreachcenter.org/ptg.

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