Play It Forward Veterans 5K

NOV
8
2025
Join the Play It Forward Veterans 5K at Hickories Park in Owego on November 8 for a scenic run or walk supporting musicians and honoring veterans. Enjoy music, refreshments and awards as the community celebrates service and creativity.
Sat 8 Nov 2025
5 kilometers

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Play it Forward Veterans 5K : Owego, NY

The Play it Forward Veterans 5K takes place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Hickories Park in Owego, New York. The event is a 5K run or walk held entirely within Hickories Park. The venue address is 359 Hickories Park Road, Owego, NY 13827. Registration for the event closes on November 6, 2025.

Purpose and event logistics

The event benefits Play It Forward, a not-for-profit organization that refurbishes hand-crafted instruments and distributes them to aspiring musicians. Pre-race packet pickup is available the day before at Watermans Cafe & Tasting Barn on Route 434 in Apalachin, and packet pickup is also available at the park on race day; same-day registration is offered but does not include a shirt. The event includes refreshments and an awards ceremony with overall awards and two-deep age group awards, plus a best-dressed recognition. After the race, attendees are invited to Watermans Barn for music and a post-race celebration honoring veterans. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

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