"Run For A Vet"

🏅 Run For A Vet 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.

🎖️ Who We Are

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 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 locally: 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 Location

Location: Dewey Short Visitors Center, 4500 State Hwy 165 Branson, MO

📅 Race Day Details

• 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)
• Course Description: Fast, out & back course: with a scenic view of Table Rock Lake every step of the way!

🏆 Awards and Recognition

Awards for each race: 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)

🌐 More Information

Information: Race Director - TBD

For more details, visit the race website: Run For A Vet.