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Veterans & Military Council 5k
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Veterans & Military Council 5k

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 14, 2026
Running

About this race

Join us for our annual 5K Ruck ‘n Walk/Run to honor veterans during Veterans Appreciation Week. Join Lehigh Valley colleges, universities, businesses and community members as we Ruck OR Run/Walk to recognize and honor all veterans throughout the Lehigh Valley.  Offering an in-person race with 5K Ruck and Walk/Run options in addition to a 1 mile Fun Run/Walk option*. The course is an off road grass course through the scenic Bicentennial park.  Can my dog run with me?
 As much as we love dogs they are not allowed to run our races. Please keep your pup at home.   Participants who register and make a $30 minimum donation, by November 7, will have the option of an event giveaway at the event. In Person Race Details:
  • Check-in & Race Day Registration: 8 AM-9 AM**
  • 5K begins promptly at 9 AM
  • 1 mile Fun Run/Walk begins at 9:45 AM 
  • Awards Presentation: 10:30 AM
Age Groups: Each race option (Ruck and Walk/Run) will include seven (7) age groups. Ruckers are strongly encouraged to carry a minimum 10% of their body weight. This will be the honor system; we will not be weighing rucksacks this year.
  • 12 and Under
  • 13-18
  • 19-29
  • 30-39
  • 40-49
  • 50-59
  • 60+
Awards:
  • Awards will be presented to the top 3 male and female finishers in each age group for the 5K Ruck and 5K Run/Walk options. *The Fun Run/Walk is a non-competitive option with no timing or awards.
  • The college or university team with the most participants (Ruck, Run/Walk, and Fun Run/Walk combined), earns a plaque to be displayed on their campus and BRAGGING RIGHTS!
  • The business/company team with the most participants (Ruck, Run/Walk, and Fun Run/Walk combined), earns a plaque to be displayed at their workplace and BRAGGING RIGHTS!
**Day of registration will be available for a $10 fee. Let’s come together to support the Veterans in the Lehigh Valley area. 

Pick your distance

Running

5k Run/Walk

Nov 14, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
Free
Open

5k Ruck

Ruckers are strongly encouraged to carry a minimum 10% of their body weight. This will be the honor system; we will not be weighing rucksacks this year.

Nov 14, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
Free
Open

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Nov 14, 2026 1.6K 9:15 AM
Free
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 4 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Bethlehem.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 5.1° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 14.5°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 1.6° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 14.5°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
16.4
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
2.2mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
66.3%

About Bethlehem

Veterans & Military Council 5k takes place in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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