Folds of Honor Bethel Veteran's Day 5K
Folds of Honor Bethel Veteran's Day 5K is a running race on November 7, 2026 in Bethel, CT, with entry fees from $25 to $35.
- Date
- November 7, 2026 (107 days to go)
- Location
- 1 school st, Bethel, CT
- Price
- $25–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
It began with Lt Col Dan Rooney’s flight home from his second tour of duty in Iraq. An F-16 fighter pilot in the Oklahoma Air National Guard, he became painfully aware of the realities families face when a loved one in uniform is fallen or disabled.
As his flight landed, the pilot announced they carried the remains of Corporal Brock Bucklin on board. Lt Col Rooney watched as Corporal Bucklin’s twin brother walked somberly alongside the flag-covered casket to meet his family on the tarmac. Among them was the deceased Corporal’s young son, Jacob.
Since that night, Lt Col Rooney has committed his life to rallying patriotic Americans and meeting sacrifice with hope through the Folds of Honor. Since 2007, Folds of Honor has provided life-changing scholarships to the spouses and children of fallen or disabled military and first responders. On our watch, those who protect our freedoms and our families will know they are not forgotten.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
54°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Danbury, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bethel, CT
City Elevation
309 ft
Nearest Airport
HPN
Westchester County Airport · 27 mi
Major Hub
LGA
LaGuardia Airport · 48 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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107
Days to train
- Race
- Folds of Honor Bethel Veteran's Day 5K
- Date
- November 7, 2026
- Location
- 1 school st, Bethel, CT
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Folds of Honor Bethel Veteran's Day 5K
Nov 7, 2026