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Veterans Day 5k/10k Walk Run in Concord on Nov. 8th

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Veterans Day 5k/10k Walk Run:

Hillcrest Park
Olivera Road, Concord
Saturday, November 8th, 2014
8:30am | $35/$40

Invite your family, friends & neighbors to join us for Concord’s Inaugural Veteran’s Day 10K/5K Run/Walk presented by Contra Costa Blue Star Moms Chapter 20.  This Veteran’s Day race was created to raise awareness and show support for our many local veterans and raise money to provide support for active duty service personnel, promote patriotism, assist Veterans organizations and assist in homeland volunteer efforts to help our country remain strong.

This 6.2 mile (10K) and 3.1 mile (5K) Run/Walk is an out and back course route that starts in Hillcrest Park, heads out onto the Iron Horse Trail and then loops back into Hillcrest Park by the Korean War Memorial, ending in the park.   There will be 2 aid stations on the 10K course (1 on the 5K course) with water and electrolyte drinks.

Professional chip timing and race management by Brazen Racing!

All registered participants receive a long sleeve event T-shirt (shirts not guaranteed after November 1st) and a dog tag finishers’ medal!

Prize awards Top 3 Male & Female Finishers in both races.   Top Male & Female Veteran’s and Active Service Members in both races.

After the race, enjoy post-race food & beverages provided by Costco, Grocery Outlet and Bills Ace Hardware.  

Free parking available at the park and nearby parking lots next to the park.  Look for the signs.