Play It Forward Veterans 5K
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Event
The Play it Forward Veterans 5K was planned for November 8, 2025, at Hickories Park in Owego, New York (359 Hickories Park Road, Owego, NY 13827). The event is a 5K run or walk conducted entirely within Hickories Park. It was organized to benefit Play It Forward, a not-for-profit that refurbishes hand-crafted instruments and distributes them to aspiring musicians.
Logistics
Pre-race packet pick up was listed for the day before the event at Watermans Cafe & Tasting Barn on Route 434 in Apalachin, with additional packet pick up at the park on event day; same-day registration was noted as available but without a shirt. The event description included refreshments and an awards presentation covering overall and two-deep age-group awards, plus a “best dressed” recognition, and a post-race music celebration at Watermans Barn to honor veterans. The event listing also states the Play it Forward 5K was postponed to 2026; refunds for fees paid will be processed and participants will need to re-register when details for the following year are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.