Salute to Service 5K
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Salute to Service 5K and Kid's Mile : Suffolk, VA
This community running event, presented by Tidewater Striders and City of Suffolk Parks and Recreation, takes place at Festival Park, 215 W. Washington Street, Suffolk, VA. The downtown course is described as fast and flat.
Distances:
- 5K
- 1 Mile (Kid's Mile)
Multiple 5K divisions are offered: a standard 5K run, a 5K race walk, a wheeled division for push rim/wheelchair athletes, and a 5K ruck division with listed weight classifications (Women 20lb; Men 3lb). Registered 5K and 1 Mile participants receive a premium T-shirt and all finishers receive medals.
On-course support includes one aid station with water at about the 1.5 mile mark. Post-race amenities include onsite hospitality and refreshments and an after-party with a live band, beer, pizza, snacks, and cold beverages.
Packet pickup is available early at Momac Brewing Company on Friday, November 6 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, and there are race day packet pickup windows near the start area. Awards are scheduled for top finishers: 5K overall top three male and female, age-group awards for multiple age ranges, top walkers, and 1 Mile age-group awards. A military team competition will recognize largest and fastest service teams.
Registration remains open through race morning, with some divisions and discounts noted in the event details. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
