OPERATION TROOP APPRECIATION VETERANS DAY 5K
OPERATION TROOP APPRECIATION VETERANS DAY 5K is a running race on November 8, 2026 in Allison Park, PA, with entry fees from $30 to $75.
- Date
- November 8, 2026 (72 days to go)
- Price
- $30–$75
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Run for our Troops and win an Apple Pie! The Twentieth Annual Operation Troop Appreciation Veterans Day 5K offers all participants great race embellishments so you can enjoy running or walking while supporting our Troops. We want you to have fun! You'll enjoy:
- A scenic course through Hampton Community Park,
- Goody Bag Items of your choice
- Long sleeve race Tee Shirt
- Entertainment along the course,
- Professional Disc Jockey entertainment by Life of the Party Productions
- Awards for the top three finishers in each age group,
- Apple Pies for the winners (male/female) in each of 13 age groups,
- Trophies and awards for top finishers in Overall and Masters categories
- Post-race All American buffet,
- Competitive field of runners,
- Professional timing services by Miles of Smiles
- Unique door prizes
- PENGUIN TICKETS FOR THE WINNERS OF THE TEAM CHALLENGE!
- Best of all, the motivation of knowing your participation will help send Holiday Care Packages to our active duty troops serving us around the world.
Please visit the Operation Troop Appreciation Website to learn what we do on behalf of our Troops: www.operationtroopappreciation.org
Hope to see YOU on race day! Thank you for supporting our Troops.
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
33°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Acmetonia Lock 3, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Allison Park, PA
City Elevation
1,037 ft
Nearest Airport
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 15 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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72
Days to train
- Race
- OPERATION TROOP APPRECIATION VETERANS DAY 5K
- Date
- November 8, 2026
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OPERATION TROOP APPRECIATION VETERANS DAY 5K
Nov 8, 2026