Veterans Day 5k

Veterans Day 5k

Join us for a meaningful way to celebrate Veterans Day with the Veterans Day 5K, presented by Best Buy Metals, on Sunday, November 8, at Mills River Park. This event is more than a run—it’s a chance to come together as a community to honor our veterans and support the life-changing work of the Veterans Healing Farm.

The 5K course follows the family-friendly greenway at Mills River Park, that welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. A finisher medal, race shirt, & chip timing are included in 5k race registration.

If you're not up to the 5K, we have an untimed, fun run option that is a ~1/2 mile flat loop. This option is good for kiddo's or those looking for a shorter distance. The Fun Run Loop includes a finisher medal and a bib. Parents/Guardians are welcome to run or walk along side! There are no awards for the Kids Loop.

This race is a fundraiser for the Veterans Healing Farm, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans through agriculture, community, and hands-on healing experiences.

About the Veterans Healing Farm

The Veteran Healing Farm’s mission is to enhance the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of our nation’s Veterans and their families. The Veteran Healing Farm accomplishes this through the creation of a safe, peaceful environment that fosters healing and camaraderie.

Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

• Includes a finisher medal & race shirt.
• 5k Registration Tiers:
• $50.14: Apr 7 – Jul 19
• $55.49: Jul 20 – Oct 4
• $60.83: Oct 5 – Nov 8

• Untimed fun run. Includes a finisher medal and bib.
• $12.69: Apr 7 - Nov 8

5k Awards

Overall 5k Awards for male & female categories: 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, 1st Place Masters (40+), 1st Place Grand Masters (50+).

5k Course Map

The 5k course is 2 loops of the same route. Runners will start on Town Center Drive and start their loop. The water station will be located at the race start/finish, around mile 1.5. *Course subject to change.

Event schedule

• Sun, November 8, 2026 9:00 AM - Race Day Packet Pick Up
• Sun, November 8, 2026 9:45 AM - Kids Loop Start
• Sun, November 8, 2026 10:00 AM - Veterans Day 5k Start
• Sun, November 8, 2026 11:00 AM - 5k Awards (tentative)