About the event
This is the 5th Annual APK 5K Run/Ruck/Walk and kids fun run in memory of Capt Andrew Pedersen-Keel. All proceeds of this year’s race will benefit the Special Forces Charitable Trust, Fisher House - West Haven, The APK Endowment Fund (Madison and Guilford Foundations), Spike's K9 Fund and Wounded Warriors Family Support.
The race will start and finish at Guilford Fairground and follows a certified, picturesque route. Access to the fairground is free and there will be plenty of opportunities for spectators to watch participants. Besides a 5K Run, there is also a 5K Ruck/Walk and a Kids Fun Run.
Long sleeved t-shirt to all run and ruck/walk participants and short sleeve shirt for kids (Limited to first 500 registrations. Sizes will be subject to availability)
Race Day Schedule
08:00 am Registration Opens 09:30 am Kids Fun Run 10:00 am 5K Run - 5K Ruck/Walk startEntry Fees
5K Run - $25 ($30 on race day) 5K Ruck/Walk - $25 ($30 on race day) Kids Fun Run - $10Please note: Attention Ruck Sack March participants!
Please bring a backpack with non-perishable food items with the following recommendations: for participants 150 lbs. and under – 10 lbs.; for participants over 150 lbs. – 20 lbs. The food donations shall be distributed to the Madison Food Pantry, The Guilford Food Pantry and The St George Food Pantry after the challenge.
PLEASE! NO GLASS CONTAINERS. Thank you.
Food Requests:
Coffee/Tea Canned Soup Rice Peanut Butter and Jelly – in plastic containers Baked Beans Canned Vegetables Granola Bars Pasta Juice – in plastic containers CerealAwards:
5K Run - 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall male and female finishers Challenge coins for age group winners, (Under 13, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+) 5K Ruck March/Walk 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall finishers 5K Ruck March/Walk 1st overall team/unit will receive a plaque with their name engraved . The plaque will remain in their possession until next year's Ruck March.
No rain date, entry fees are non-refundable.
The APK 5K is part of the soundRUNNER CT Race Series
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