National Veterans Golden Age Games
About this race
Inspired by programs that promote healthy aging, fitness and recreation, VA initiated the National Veterans Golden Age Games in 1985 to underscore the preventive and therapeutic value of sports medicine for older Veterans who receive health care at VA facilities. The mission was clear—encourage physical activity through competitive sports for positive outcomes and better health and wellness.
Today, the National Veterans Golden Age Games is 39 years strong and the only multi-sport competition in the world designed to improve the quality of life for all older Veterans, including those with a wide range of abilities. VA hosts the event in a new city each year as Veterans look forward to a reunion with their community of brothers and sisters, just as they did in military service.
Through its “Fitness for Life” focus, the National Veterans Golden Age Games is a premier showcase for the rehabilitation value that sports, fitness, and wellness provide in the lives of Veterans ages 55 and beyond. VA research and clinical experience verify that sports rehabilitation plays a crucial role in helping with weight loss, improving chronic conditions, and providing a fun way to destress.
With VA recreation therapists and clinicians as their coaches, Veterans benefit from year-round rehabilitation and fitness programs at their local VA facilities to remain physically engaged and give them an extra boost of confidence.
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Cycling
Cycling
Walking
Power Walk - 1500m
Running
Disc Golf
Swimming
Swimming - All Distances
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Tampa, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:36 AM and sets at 8:30 PM local time (EDT) in Tampa on June 28, 2026 — 13h 53m of daylight.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 105 Tampa events
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