From the Organizer
3:00 pm. This will be a veteran centric race which will raise money for a charithy called Stop Soldiers Suicide! Our goal is to bring awareness to this issue and help veterans in any way we can. The race will take place at Steele Creek Park, Shelter G and run on the beautiful Lakeside Trail.
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
70°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bristol Tri City Ap, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bristol, TN
Population
27,490
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,620 ft
Nearest Airport
TRI
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport · 12 mi
Major Hub
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 112 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Sweat For The Vets 5K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
115
Days to train
- Race
- Sweat For The Vets 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- 4 Little Lane, Bristol, TN
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Sweat For The Vets 5K Run/Walk?
- Sweat For The Vets 5K Run/Walk is a running race held in Bristol, Tennessee on October 17, 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 Sweat For The Vets 5K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Bristol, Tennessee at 4 Little Lane. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Sweat For The Vets 5K Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Sweat For The Vets 5K Run/Walk
Oct 17, 2026