The Southern Utah Veterans Home is pleased to announce the second annual Veterans Day 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, Nov. 7, at their Ivins location. The event features a 5K race and a one-mile walk, run, and roll for veterans, individuals with disabilities, or community members who would like to show their support for veterans by walking along with them in celebration of Veterans Day. Proceeds from the day’s race registrations and community sponsors will be donated to the Washington County JROTC program.
The skilled nursing facility at Southern Utah Veterans Home believes that community engagement plays an integral role in providing the best possible quality of life for their residents, and events like the Veterans Day 5K and Fun Run provide an opportunity to bring people of all ages together to pay homage to the dedication of our nation’s soldiers.
The race will start and end at Southern Utah Veterans Home at 160 N 200 in Ivins. The course is relatively flat with periodic slight inclines. Participants using wheelchairs or motorized wheelchairs must be accompanied by a walking participant.
Event Schedule:
7:30 a.m.: Same-day registration opens
9:30 a.m.: Color guard posting of colors
9:45 a.m.: Fun Run begins
10:00 a.m.: 5K begins
11:45 a.m.: Donation check presentation to JROTC
The registration fee for the 5K is $35. Fees include Veterans Day 5K and Fun Run T-shirt and participation dog tag while supplies last.
Family registration is $75 with a five-person limit.
For registration and online payment, visit active.com, or register in person at the Southern Utah Veterans Home.
For questions regarding registration or for additional event information please contact Vie Van Noy, SUVH community relations director, at (435) 634-5220 or (435) 619-9663.
The Southern Utah Veterans Home is able to share this event with the community with the support from the City of Ivins, Avalon Healthcare, Friends of Ivins Animal Shelter, Cherry Creek Radio, CrossFit, Red Mountain Market, and Hungry Howies.
