Feed a Veteran 5K
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Event Overview
The third annual Feed a Veteran 5K takes place at the Old Hickory Golf Course in Woodbridge, Virginia. This event serves as a fundraiser to support homeless veterans in the D.C. area by providing hot meals, winter survival kits, and suicide prevention programs. The race route follows the enclosed golf car paths of the course.
Participants have two main distances to choose from:
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Race Experience and Activities
The 5K event is professionally timed using chip technology. After completing the course, participants and volunteers can participate in a community service activity on-site. This involves assembling sandwiches and soup for delivery to veterans in need, as well as packing winter survival kits containing hygiene supplies, gloves, socks, and blankets for distribution in December.
Registrants receive a commemorative bib, a custom poly-cotton race shirt, and a finisher medal. To ensure a shirt, registration must be completed by late October. Free digital photos are captured at the finish line and posted online shortly after the conclusion of the event.
Awards and Recognition
Awards are issued based on chip time for the 5K distance. Special medals indicating the finishing place are awarded to the top three overall men and women. Recognition is also provided for the top finishers in several age categories:
- Children under 10
- Ages 11-14, 15-18, and 20-29
- Ten-year age increments from 30 through 60 and over
The 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is an untimed event designed for participation without competitive scoring. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
