"Run For A Vet"

🎖️ Race Overview

Sponsored by Branson Veterans of America 913 (BVA913) to honor our Veterans. This race helps to raise money for veterans that are in need.

🏅 Organization Mission

The Branson Veterans of America 913 is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to support all American veterans, focusing on helping veterans and their families from all areas of service. We do this by:

• Promoting honor: To all who have patriotically served our country in any of the Armed Forces of the United States of America through organization and support of public gatherings and ceremonies.
• Supporting education: Of patriotism, duties of citizenship, and honor of our Flag through the organization’s scholarship program, support and encouragement of local educational institutions for patriotic education, and individual conduct within the communities.
• Assisting fellow veterans: And their families through physical and economic response to special needs, encouragement and support for a healthy lifestyle, and a sense of community.
• Partnering: With local government and private agencies to assure an environment for safe and secure living for all veterans and their families.

🔍 Vision Statement

The Branson Veterans of America 913 vision is to be a prominent organization for ensuring veterans of all eras are respected for their service and for promoting honor for the United States of America.

📍 Event Details

• Location: Dewey Short Visitors Center, 4500 State Hwy 165 Branson, MO
• Packet Pickup: Friday 5-7pm. Race day registration from 6:00 to 6:30am. (Located at the beginning of the running trail)
• Start Times: Half Marathon will begin at 6:45am – 5K will begin at 7:30am
• Race Course: Dewey Short Visitors Center to Lakeshore Trail to State Park Marina (Asphalt surfaced trail)

🏃 Race Course Features

• Course Type: Fast, out & back course: with a scenic view of Table Rock Lake every step of the way!
• 5K Distance: One loop of 3.1 miles
• Half Marathon Distance: 3 loops of 4.36 miles each
• Contact Information: Race Director - Alex Penrod 417-263-0411 (alexpenrod@gmail.com)

🏆 Awards and Recognition

• Awards: Trophies to Overall Male & Female: Overall Masters Male & Female (40 and above)
• Age Group Awards: Male & Female 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
• Awards Ceremony: For 5K will be at 8:30am, Half Marathon awards will be after the last runner comes across the finish line.
• Proceeds: All race proceeds will go to the Local Branson BVA 913 Chapter. (All payments are final)

🔗 Registration Link

For more information and to register, visit: Run For A Vet