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If you'd like to be a sponsor, please find all the details at VFW 5K Sponsorship letter 2023.pdf

Questions or Concerns? For additional information, email runforthev5k@vfw10429.org or call/text Jamie Bengford at 817-614-7921

Please RSVP (and invite your Friends) to the Facebook Event

VFW Run For The V

5K Run/Ruck/Walk $25.00
-$5.00
Early-Bird discount through 08/31/2023
** Early registration special - just $20 through August 31 **
Available Until : Saturday, September 9, 2023 11:59 PM

VFW Benbrook Memorial Post 10429

5K Run/Ruck or Walk 2023

Event Date: Sunday, September 10, 2023

Location:

1000 Stevens Drive
Benbrook, TX 76126

This wonderful event is to bring awareness to suicide prevention.  Proceeds will benefit a non-profit organization providing services to veterans facing life struggles. 

Note: This is not a chip or tag timed event.  T-Shirt is not included.

Race Day Schedule: 

  • 7:00 AM : Race Day registration begins
  • 8:00 AM : Event Ceremonies begin, with Route Safety Briefing and National Anthem.
  • 8:30 AM : 5K Run/Walk or Ruck starts
  • 9:30 AM : Awards Ceremony and Raffle Drawing 
  • 10:00 AM : Live Band "Proud Country" 

Awards & Drawing:

  • Top 3 male and female 5K runners and Top 3 male and female 5K ruckers will receive a certificate for a steak dinner for two at the VFW!  Steak night is the first Saturday of each month.
  • All participants are eligible for a chance to win one of five Friday Burger Night certifcates.

Cost:

  • $20 Early bird special through August 31 - pre-register online at Athlete360.com
  • $25 Pre-register online at Athlete360.com through September 9
  • $25 Day of Race at the event
Event route:  Event starts and finishes at VFW Post 10429.  Participants will cross Stevens Drive to Lakeview Drive.  Run along Lakeview drive, enter the Benbrook Lake Park entrance gate, enjoy the beautiful view of Benbrook Lake.  Water station and restroom facilities are available at the 1 mile marker.  Participants will continue until they reach the halfway turn around point, identified by a sign and then take in nature's view as they head back to the Finish line for a total of 3.1 miles.
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When & Where
Event Date:
Sunday, September 10, 2023  
Event Location:
VFW Benbrook Memorial Post 10429
1000 Stevens Drive
Benbrook TX 76126

Exact Location
Location Map

If you'd like to be a sponsor, please find all the details at VFW 5K Sponsorship letter 2023.pdf

Questions or Concerns? For additional information, email runforthev5k@vfw10429.org or call/text Jamie Bengford at 817-614-7921

Please RSVP (and invite your Friends) to the Facebook Event