
Run For Vets / Walk For Vets is a running race on September 13, 2026 in Delmar, NY.
From the Organizer
5K race, May 26th, 2024 at 9 AM.
Followed by a 2 mile walk at your leisure.
Start & finish line is at the American Legion Blanchard-Currey Post 1040, 16 W Poplar Dr, Delmar, NY 12054
Sign Up by August 13th on RUNforVets.com or in person at Bethlehem Memorial Post, 404 Delaware Ave. Delmar, NY 12054
Early registration $40 Now - August 13th includes assured custom sized commemorative shirt. Registration is open through the morning of the race as well as on site at the event.
Participants and sponsors will receive a t-shirt with their registration / contribution. Please register prior to September 13th, 2026 to receive your t-shirt.
Tee Shirts guaranteed to the 1st 300 entries for both events combined - Pre- registration required
You may also pick up on Sunday the day of the event from 7:30 to 8:30 am
**** No strollers, Bicycles, Skates, or animals allowed in the race. The use of headphones during the race is strongly discouraged. This course is open and used by other walkers, runners, cyclists making it important that each participant be aware of their surroundings. This is a narrow course on the rail trail portion - especially at the beginning - participants will need to be cautious. Strollers allowed for the walking portion of the event. Thank you for helping keep this a safe and fun community event.
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Run For Vets / Walk For Vets
Sep 13, 2026