Honor Our Veterans 5k
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About the race
The Honor Our Veterans 5k is a Veterans Day event held on November 11, 2026, in Westport, Connecticut at Sherwood Island. The program includes a timed running event and a separate health walk, with both offerings scheduled for the same day.
Distances:
- 5K run
- 2 Miles health walk
All proceeds and donations from the event benefit Homes for the Brave, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Bridgeport that provides housing, programs, and services to U.S. Veterans experiencing homelessness. The organization works with Veterans to set personalized goals aimed at achieving stable income and housing.
Registration opens April 15, 2026 and closes November 8, 2026. The registration fee is $35.00. The event has been organized to honor Veterans and to support services that assist those experiencing homelessness; management of the event is now associated with Homes for the Brave. The setting is described as Sherwood Island in Westport, providing a coastal location for both the run and the walk.
The description of the nonprofit includes its focus on creating pathways to stable housing and meaningful lives for Veterans, and notes its decades of service to the community. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
