
Bedford Veterans Center 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Walk
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT
- Type
- Walk
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
Support local veterans and enjoy a unique "Find the Flags" challenge on a gravel course, with free entry for service members.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- For a Cause
Great for
- Beginner Friendly
- Military & First Responders
From the organizer
*Guaranteed Tshirt/sponsor submissions (for Tshirt logo) deadline June 10th!!!
*please email
5kbedfordveterans @gmail.com if you can donate gift cards (awards) any denomination or pizza sponsor!
*Early packet pick up-
Tuesday June 23rd 4-6pm
Bedford Veterans Center-
8020 Lewis Ave, Temperance MI
or before the event in the track area!
Run/walk details-
Wednesday evening, June 24th
Bedford Community Stadium
8285 Jackman Rd. Temperance MI
6:30-5k run/walk start
6:35- 1 mile walk (on track, 5k race finishers will end on track so we will ask walkers to remain on outside lanes after 6:50).
****There is race day registration until 6:00 but please register now so we can plan! No shirt guaranteed after June 10th!
*Sign up by Sunday, June 10th for guaranteed shirt*
*** No charge race registration for VETERANS/Active Duty !
Please enter code: USA for the veteran-service member only, register others separately. Not only is it a free entry but we will use this list to honor them. If you can email us your branch of service- that would be awesome!!!
If you inadvertently registered someone who is not a veteran/service member please email 5kbedfordveterans@gmail.com for correction/re-registration.
FIND THE FLAGS (5K course)~Multiple flags will be on the course, grab one and race or walk back with it to the finish line for a chance to win prizes!
Speed has nothing to do with your chances, just LUCK !
5k will be timed and age group gift card awards!
The 5k course will not only have a crowd-friendly finish on the Bedford High School track, but the 1mile walk is exclusively on the TRACK. The 5k course includes the Indian Creek Park, gravel, but no street crossings. The Bedford Community Stadium bathroom facilities will be available throughout the event.