Gulf Coast Veterans Association 5k Run/Walk + 1 Mile Fun Run
About this race
Join us for the Third Annual GCVA 5K Run & Walk!
📍 Long Beach, MS
📅 Saturday, November 7
🕖 Registration: 7:00 AM
🏃 5K: 8:00 AM
👟 1 Mile Fun Run: 9:30 AM
🏆 Awards: 10:00 AM
This scenic race begins and ends at beautiful Long Beach Town Green. Enjoy a morning of fitness, community, and celebration as we honor our local veterans.
✨ What to Expect
Age group awards
Overall male & female awards
“Heavy Load” category: Women carry a minimum of 12 lbs and men a minimum of 20 lbs (tactical vest, plates, or rucksack). Top male and female finishers awarded!
Finisher shirts, good food, and post-race celebration at the park!
🎉 Back this year: 1 Mile Fun Run! Perfect for families and those looking for a shorter distance.
❤️ Support Our Veterans
95% of proceeds and donations directly benefit veterans across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Please consider making an additional donation at checkout—your support makes a difference!
👉 Register today and run for a cause that matters.
Join fellow runners on November 9, 2024 for the Gulf Coast Veterans Association 5k Run/Walk + 1 Mile Fun Run. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Long Beach.
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run
Heavy Load 5K
Women will carry a minimum of 12 pounds and men will carry a minimum of 20 pounds, whether it be tactical vest with plates or rucksacks.
About Long Beach
Gulf Coast Veterans Association 5k Run/Walk + 1 Mile Fun Run takes place in Long Beach, Mississippi, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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