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Health & Fitness

7th Annual Stoneham Veterans Day 5K Run Friday Nov. 11th

Support, honor and run for veterans

The Memorial Day Parade Committee is excited to offer the 7th Annual Stoneham Veterans Day Run in conjunction with the Town's ceremony. The race is a way for the community to come together in support of local service members and their families. A 5K distance is offered and participants of all ages and abilities are welcome and encouraged to participate. Through the generosity of our sponsors, veterans and active-duty military members participate at no cost.

Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers. The race is offered to veterans at no cost through the generosity of our sponsors. Email Megan Day at megankday@gmail.com for details.

Event Details

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The Veterans Day Run/Walk will take place on Friday, Nov., 11, 2022. The race starts and finishes at Stoneham Town Hall which is located at 35 Central Street, Stoneham 02180. Parking is available on site.

November 10: In Person Registration & Packet Pick-Up

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  • 4:00-7:00PM: Registration & Race Packet Pick-Up at Marathon Sports at 401 Main Street, Melrose. All in-store purchases will be discounted 15%.

November 11: Veterans Day

  • 9:00 AM: Check-In and Registration open
  • 11:15 AM: Check-In Registration closes
  • 10:30 AM: Veterans Day Observance Ceremony begins
  • 11:11 AM: Ceremony concludes, race participants assemble
  • 11:30 AM: Race begins
  • 12:00 PM: Post-race Reception with prizes awarded to top finishers.

The Veterans Day Run is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all race proceeds benefit the Stoneham Veterans Assistance Fund. For more information, please visit stonehamveteransdayrun.org or contact Megan Day at megankday@gmail.com or (617) 548-7721. Visit www.racemenu.com/veteransdayrun to register.

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