Operation Troop Appreciation Veterans Day 5K
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Event details
The Operation Troop Appreciation Veterans Day 5K takes place on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Allison Park, PA (3101 McCully Road). This is the twentieth annual running of the event. The race offers the following events:
- 5K
- Virtual 5K
- Team Challenge
Entry fees stated for the in-person 5K and the virtual 5K are $20 each. The team challenge fee is $75. Prices increase after November 7, 2025.
What the event includes
The course runs through Hampton Community Park. The event provides a long sleeve race tee shirt, a goody bag, entertainment along the course, and a professional disc jockey. Timing services are provided by Miles of Smiles. Awards are given to the top three finishers in each age group and trophies for Overall and Masters categories. Apple pies are awarded to male and female winners in each of 13 age groups. Additional features listed by the organizer include a post-race All American buffet, unique door prizes, and Penguin tickets for the winners of the team challenge. Proceeds support sending holiday care packages to active duty troops. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.