Veterans Combat Stigma
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Event details
The 3rd Annual Veterans Combat Stigma is a community 5k run/walk scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Bethlehem, PA at Northampton Community College’s Bethlehem Campus (3835 Green Pond Rd). The event includes multiple 5k categories with listed entry fees: general 5k Run/Walk ($30), 5k - VETERAN ($25), and 5k-Student ($25). The event supports Veterans, service members, and their families. A portion of donations will be allocated to the Band of Brothers, a student veteran organization at Northampton Community College; another donation recipient is listed as pending. The first 100 registered participants are guaranteed a free event T-shirt. Check-in is located at the Veterans Plaza. An awards ceremony will take place after the race.
Course and logistics
The course starts and finishes at the Northampton Community College Bethlehem Campus and follows a point-to-point route through local neighborhoods on paved roads. The route is described as mostly flat. Walkers are invited to participate in a non-timed walk that begins after the runners. Strollers and leashed pets are allowed if they start behind runners. The event will run rain or shine. Pre-race activities include a stretch session and the national anthem before the race. Registration windows are noted for some categories on the event page. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.