This is the 5th anniversary of the Salute to Service Members 5k; however this year, we wanted to add more options so we are now offering a Medal of Honor 10k, Purple Heart Mile and a Kids *FREE* Freedom Fun Run.
NEW ADDITIONS THIS YEAR
*10k runners receive a long sleeve moisture wicking event shirt
*5k runners receive a short sleeve moisture wicking event shirt
*1 mile runners receive a short sleeve cotton event shirt
*Kids fun run participants receive a finisher medal
*Adaptive division
*Salute to Service Member wall in which participants can bring a picture of the Service Member they are honoring along with a short story/bio to hang up.
**Awards for the top 3 runners from each category (by age in open, adaptive and race chair division), overall female and male runner, most patriotic outfit, largest team and many more!
*AFTER PARTY at Blue Bonnet Palace for participants and the public to attend from 8:00p-2:00a for great food and music! Planning for the after party is still underway but we will update any information changes as soon as they are made.
NO REFUNDS--RUN RAIN OR SHINE. Also, course is open to traffic during race.
We hope to see you on January 17th to honor those who have served, still serve and will serve this GREAT NATION.
Event details and schedule:
EARLY PACKET PICKUP LOCATION: Gunn Buick GMC 16440 IH 35 N Selma, TX 78154
**PICK UP YOUR PACKETS EARLY AND YOU'LL BE ENTERED TO WIN 1 OF 4 $500 BEST BUY GIFT CARDS**
Jan 15 -- 11:00a-6:00p
Jan 16 -- 11:00a-7:00p
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
6:30a-9:00a-Packet Pick-up & Day of Registration
8:10a-Kids Freedom Fun Run
8:15a-Opening Ceremony
8:30a-Medal of Honor 10k
9:00a-Silver Star 5k
9:15a-Purple Heart Mile
8:00p-2:00a-After Party @ Blue Bonnet (music & food)
**10k runners get a moisture wicking long sleeve event shirt
**5k runners get a moisture wicking short sleeve event shirt
**1 mile runners get a cotton event shirt
**Kids fun run do not get an event shirt, but will get a finisher medal
**Top 3 finishers from each division (open, disabled, wheelchair racer) and age group will receive a medal.
**Overall male and female will win a prize
**Prizes will awarded to most patriotic outfit along with other surprise awards to be given.
