Bedford Veterans Center 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Walk

🏃‍♂️ Race Date and Location

• Date: Friday evening, June 13, 2025
• Venue: Bedford Community Stadium
• Address: 8285 Jackman Rd, Temperance, MI
• Start Times: 6:00 PM for 5k run/walk, 6:05 PM for 1 mile walk

🚦 Registration Information

• Race Day Registration: Available until 5:30 PM, but please register now!
• Shirt Guarantee: Sign up by Saturday, June 1st for guaranteed shirt.
• Veterans/Active Duty: No charge for race registration!
• Code: Enter "USA" for veteran-service member only, register others separately.

🏅 Awards and Prizes

• Find the Flags: Grab one flag on the course and race back with it for prizes!
• Luck Over Speed: Winning chances based on luck, not just speed!
• Timed 5k: The 5k will be timed with age group gift card awards.
• Course Facilities: Bathroom facilities at Bedford Community Stadium available throughout the event.

🎖️ Mission and Services

• Awareness: Supporting veteran services and reaching more local veterans and their families.
• Community Impact: Providing free racing/walking/camaraderie for veterans and active duty.
• Veterans Center: Founded in 2017 to address challenges faced by veterans.
• Services Offered: Support, Veteran Service Officer appointments, food pantry, and free transport to medical appointments.

📧 Contact and Additional Information

• Website: Visit www.bedfordtwpvets.com for more info.
• Email: Questions and sponsor inquiries can be directed to 5kbedfordveterans@gmail.com.
• Packet Pickup: Early pickup on June 12th, 4-6 PM at Bedford Veterans Center.
• Race Day Packet Pickup: June 13th from 4:30-5:45 PM in the stadium.

👕 Shirt Option

• No Shirt Option: Consider opting out of a shirt for savings to benefit veterans.

📅 Event Schedule

• 5k Run/Walk: Begins at 6:00 PM
• 1 Mile Walk: Starts at 6:05 PM
• Packet Pickup: Available on race day from 4:30-5:45 PM
• Location Reminder: Bedford Community Stadium, 8285 Jackman Rd, Temperance, MI

For more details and to register, visit the race page.