Pound the Ground 5K for Veterans Outreach Center
- Date
- August 20–23, 2026
- Distance
- In-Person 5K Run/Walk · Virtual 5K Run/Walk · Active Military & Veteran Pricing
From the Organizer
Pound the Ground 5K Run/Walk for Veterans Outreach Center
Mendon Ponds Park (95 Douglas Rd, Honeoye Falls, NY) | Stewart Lodge
Thursday, August 20, 2026.
Registration Starts at 5pm. Race Starts at 6:30 PM
Virtual PTG 5K: August 20th - 23rd, 2026 (please see instructions below on how to submit your time)
Veterans Outreach Center is excited to be able to host the Pound the Ground 5K Run/Walk in-person and virtually this year! Lace up your running shoes and get ready to run, walk, or stroll for veterans!
Every step you take supports the men, women, and families served by Veterans Outreach Center of Rochester.
- $25 Early Bird Registration starts April 1st until June 30th
- $35 Registration from July 1st until Thursday, August 20th
- $20 Registration for all Active Military and Veterans
- $35 Virtual 5K Registration
Packet Pickup
- TBD at Fleet Feet @ The Armory - 155 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14620 - Once announced, If you can go to this packet pickup please do, to alleviate race day lines.
- Race Day Packet Pickup on the day of the race starting at 5 PM in the Stewart Lodge
On-site registration available via Smartphone & credit card only. Race Day Registration closes at 6:00pm.
How the PTG 5K Event Works:
- Participants who register by August 8th will receive a free cotton t-shirt (after this date, it will be first come/first serve)
- Event bib & chip timing
- Results provided online after the event
- Swag Bag for registrants
- Post-race snacks & water
How the PTG Virtual 5K Event Works:
- Participants who register by August 8th are guaranteed a free cotton t-shirt
- Virtual results can be submitted between 6:30PM, August 20th, and 11:59 PM, August 23rd
- After completing your run/walk, submit your time here, & we'll make arrangements for you to pick up your swag bag containing fun goodies
- If you are participating virtually, please contact Jarie Doberstein for your T-shirt/swag bag pick up. Jarie can be contacted at Jarie.Doberstein@vocroc.org or by calling 585.295.7810
Active Military & Veterans--You can join a team during registration for bragging rights of the best Branch in Rochester! The coveted Golden Boot is up for grabs again this year! Active duty military, active reservists, and veterans can sign up to run with members from their branch. The quickest team gets their branch name on the boot! Will anyone stop the Army from winning again this year?
If you are a company looking to join the Corporate Road Warrior category with multiple sign-ups? Contact Jarie Doberstein directly. We can work with you to get this accomplished.
To learn more about Pound the Ground, please contact Jarie Doberstein via Jarie.Doberstein@vocroc.org or at 585.295.7810.
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
80°
Typical Low
58°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Victor 2nw, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Honeoye Falls, NY
Elevation
634 ft
Nearest Airport
ROC
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Pound the Ground 5K for Veterans Outreach Center
- Date
- August 20–23, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Pound the Ground 5K for Veterans Outreach Center?
- Pound the Ground 5K for Veterans Outreach Center is a running race held in Honeoye Falls, New York on August 20, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Pound the Ground 5K for Veterans Outreach Center?
- Thursday, August 20, 2026 in Honeoye Falls, New York at Stewart Lodge, 95 Douglas Road, Honeoye Falls, NY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Pound the Ground 5K for Veterans Outreach Center?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Pound the Ground 5K for Veterans Outreach Center
Aug 20, 2026