Stride 4 Shelter: Benefiting Housing 4 Our Vets
Stride 4 Shelter: Benefiting Housing 4 Our Vets is a running race on April 10, 2027 in Janesville, WI, with entry fees from $10 to $25.
- Date
- April 10, 2027 (170 days to go)
- Price
- $10–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY, APRIL 9 at 4:00 PM. SAME DAY REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN SATURDAY at 8:00 AM.
Join us on Saturday, April 10, 2027 for our fifth annual 5K event to benefit RVCP's Housing 4 Our Vets. The event takes place in Janesville’s scenic Riverside Park - the start & finish line is located at the North Pavilion. Registration & check-in is from 8:00 AM to 9:45 AM. The first runners will start the course at 10:00 AM; walkers will begin after all runners are on the course. This event will be held rain or shine!
Professional timing will be provided by Race Day Events (RDE) for all runners. Medals will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in the men's, women's and youth divisions.
The 5K map can be viewed here: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5821771747/
All registrants receive running bibs, t-shirts and finisher medallions with lanyard. Register before March 20th to guarantee your race t-shirt size.
Rock Valley Community Programs, Inc. (RVCP Inc.) is a private, non-profit agency that has been providing services in Rock County since 1971. Housing 4 Our Vets, a transitional housing program catering specifically to homeless male veterans, is situated on the Rock Valley Community Programs, Inc. campus. Established in 2011, this initiative has been steadfast in its mission to provide a stable and nurturing environment for veterans in need. Serving veterans in both Wisconsin and Northern Illinois, Housing 4 Our Vets partners with the Madison VA Hospital to extend its reach and impact. Accommodating up to 48 veterans, Housing 4 Our Vets offers a comprehensive support system for up to 24 months. This encompasses not only housing but also utilities (including cable and wireless internet), transportation options, three nutritious meals daily, and personalized case management tailored to each veteran's unique circumstances. The facility is equipped with everything essential for day-to-day living, ensuring a holistic approach to rehabilitation. In addition to these vital services, Housing 4 Our Vets prioritizes the well-being of its residents by organizing monthly pro-social activities, creating a sense of community and engagement. Group therapy sessions are available, focusing on substance use recovery and essential life skills. Your participation directly benefits all of those in the community who have sacrificed for this country. Find out more at: https://www.housing4ourvets.org/ .
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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
56°
Typical Low
34°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Afton - Janesville Wwtp, 5 mi from the venue.
About Janesville, WI
Population
65,813
as of 2023
City Elevation
941 ft
Nearest Airport
MSN
Dane County Regional Truax Field · 33 mi
Major Hub
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 61 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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170
Days to train
- Race
- Stride 4 Shelter: Benefiting Housing 4 Our Vets
- Date
- April 10, 2027
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Stride 4 Shelter: Benefiting Housing 4 Our Vets
Apr 10, 2027