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Veterans Day 5K Beach Race/1 Mile Walk
November 9, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm EST
$20 – $35
We invite you and your family to join us on November 9th, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. for a 5K Beach Race/ 1 Mile Walk to celebrate Veterans Day!! This race supports our veterans by raising awareness of suicide prevention and working towards ending it once and for all!
22 Veterans commit suicide every day!!!
This double-digit number has shaped how Americans think about military veterans and their daily struggles. This staggering number has become a cry for advocates trying to call attention to suicide among veterans, especially U.S. combat-injured veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Many injured U.S. combat-injured veterans struggle with physical disabilities, including loss of limbs and mental health issues such as Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Fairways for Freedom® provides the opportunity for reintegration back into society through many holistic initiatives, including the game of golf.
This November 9th, Fairways for Freedom® is partnering with SSI VFW Post 4092 to host the Veterans Day 5K Beach Race/1 Mile Walk. Funds raised from this event will provide LOCAL U.S. combat-injured veterans the opportunity to heal.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
- $35 entry fee 5K Race (T-shirt, medal and swag bag)
- $35 entry fee 1 Mile walk (T-shirt, medal and swag bag)
- $20 for children under 12 (swag bag and participation ribbon)
- 100% of entry fees and donations go directly to Fairways for Freedom®
- Registration received before October 21st, 2024 will be guaranteed a T-shirt.
- Registration will close Saturday, November 9th @ 7:45 am
LOCATION:
Coast Guard Station / East Beach, 4100 First Street, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
*Please note, there may be a county project starting around this date therefore event will be moved to Massengale Park 1350 Ocean Blvd, St Simons Island, GA 31522. More information to follow.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
- 7:00 am Race Day – Registration Opens/ Packet Pick Up
- 7:45 am Race Day – Registration Closes
- 7:45 am Welcome Message
- 7:55 am National Anthem
- 8:00 am Race Start Time
- 9:00 am Awards (categories announced soon)
PRE-REGISTRATION PACKET PICK UP:
- Friday, November 8th, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saint Simons Island Pier, 100 Mallery St
- Saturday, November 9th, 7:00 am to 7:45 am Race location -registration table.
VOLUNTEER for this event: (NHS hours credited)
- Contact Tracy LaRosa at tracy.larosa@yahoo.com
RACE START/FINISH LOCATION:
- On the Beach, East Beach at Coast Guard Station
AFTER the RACE
We are excited to announce, following the race, a benefit will be held at Gnats Landing/ Redfern Village starting at 11:00 am ALL proceeds will be donated to Fairways for Freedom®.
BRING THE FAMILY!
There will be a Classic Car show, food, beer, prizes, and more!!!
All Runner /Walker participants will receive a coupon for this event.
For more information on how to become a sponsor, contact David Ulrich david.ulrich.ma@icloud.com
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Gnats Landing
Big Splash
Lokey Asset Management of Raymond James
Margaret Maestas
King’s Colonial Ford
The Caddyshack
The Club
Shady Beach Rentals SSI
Saint Simons Island Cars & Classics
VyStar Credit Union