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Because of the Brave

Edition 3

Poyen, AR, USA
21 May, 2016 (Sat)

Walking

1 mi

Running

5 km

About the event

Join us in our 3rd annual Because of the Brave 5k or 1 mile Honor Walk as we remember & honor the Brave men and women who have served our country, especially those who have given their lives for our freedom.  We are inviting all veterans to come run our flag lined course filled with posters of appreciation along the way.  If you can't handle 3.1 miles that’s ok enjoy our 1 mile Honor Walk.  Our 1 Mile Honor Walk is to Honor those who have served and those that are currently serving. Wear Red, White and Blue, or your favorite military apparel and carry a flag, or photo of a special veteran. It will be a lead course and free to 5K participants, this is a great cool down for our 5K.  Bring your children along to run as a family, every child will receive a prize for running/walking in our 5K, and a special treat bag.  Most of all we would like to say Thank you to all of our military and our wonderful race sponsors.

 

Register by May 1st to guarantee a t-shirt and packet. Registration $20.00 for adults, $15.00 for veterans and kids.  Race Day registration $25.00 for adults, $20.00 for kids  Run as a team of 5 recieve a $2.00 discount per person. All teams must register by May 19th. 

 100% of Proceeds will go to the Poyen Veteran's Memorial Fund

 

Races offered by this event

5K

21 May, 2016 (Sat) - 08:00
Running
5 km
This is our 2nd Annual 5K. It is a 3.1 mile course that can be ran or walked. The course is flat and shady and will have one water station around the half way mark. We will have awards for top 3 overall male and female as well as awards for individual age groups. All Children will receive a finishers prize for completing the 3.1 course. Hope to see you there.

1 Mile Honor Walk

21 May, 2016 (Sat) - 09:15
Walking
1 mi
This is a Lead One Mile Walk that will be completed following the awards ceremony for the 5K. If you participate in the 5K please stay and either cheer on our walkers or join them for a cool down. Only register here if you only want to participate in the 1 mile honor walk. We encourage you to bring posters, or flags, and dress in Red White and Blue to show your support. This walk is designed as a tribute to our Veterans and Active Military. No awards, or t-shirts or goody bags will be given out. If you would like to purchase a T-Shirt please let us know.

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