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Join us at Oakleaf High School on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 0800 am as we celebrate our veterans with a 5K race! The event will include food trucks, a ceremony, organizations supporting veterans, and more. All ages are welcome. This event is a collaboration between the Veterans Council of Clay County, Florida, and the Clay County Board of County Commissioners. Everyone is welcome to participate in the 5K race.
The Veterans Day 5K for Clay is "Tougher than you think!" Run along the peaceful Plantation Oaks course and experience Oakleaf Community Park and the Hwy 23 overpass! The first 350 registrants receive a race t-shirt, custom race bib, chip timing, finisher medal, quality refreshments, and camaraderie in the Clay County community. Static displays, music, food trucks, veteran-supporting organizations, and more!
NOTE FOR REGISTRANTS: Select the appropriate registration button. When you reach the "DONATION" page, press the continue button at the bottom if no donations are planned (other than the race charge). This will take you to the race payment page.
All proceeds will go to the Veterans Council Clay County, Florida, Inc.
Veterans Council Clay County Florida, Inc (EIN: 86-1868391) vision is to take care of Veterans and their families, always keeping faith with them. Our mission is to unify actions among Veteran-supporting organizations to improve the welfare of Veterans in Clay County, home to over 30,000 local Veterans. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
https://www.clayveterans.com/
Specifically, proceeds from the 5k will support Veterans and their families by funding the operations of the Clay Veterans Center, NOW OPEN at 2497-1 County Road 220 Middleburg, Florida 32068, and the new Open Door, Online Connections, and Veteran Vehicle Repair Programs. (See website for details)
Awards: We will award the Overall Fastest Male and Female in each age group category: 12 and younger, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and older. We will also award the Overall Fastest Male and Female in the wheelchair race. If high school JROTC or Track Teams sign up, we will provide the fastest team trophy. Note: Teams must start and end the race together.
Packet Pick-Up Location and Times: Friday, November 7th, 2025, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM at the to-be-established location. *Please bring a photo ID to pick up your packet. You can also pick up other people's packets with a copy of their ID.
Parking: Parking will be available on-site at no charge. Carpooling is encouraged. Participants park on as indicated by signage.
Race Day Packet Pickup and Registration: If you are picking up your packet, please arrive at least 45 minutes before the race's start time. Day-of registration will be available.
Gift Card Donations for Veterans Council Clay County FL Inc: We are asking participants and spectators to consider donating a gift card on race day. These cards are invaluable to Veterans struggling to pay bills, food, and gas to get to work. Please take all donations to the registration area. Donations through the registration website are also encouraged and welcome.
Race Day Schedule:
6:30 AM - Registration Opens
7:20 AM - Opening ceremony with Special Guest Speakers
7:45 AM - Warmup & Stretch
8:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk
9:30 AM - Awards/Recognitions Ceremony
10:00 AM - Veteran's Day Ceremony
Spectators: We encourage you to invite your friends and family to cheer you on.
Course Route: The 5k course starts in the west student parking lot of Oakleaf High School. At Plantation Oaks, the course turns right, runs over the Hwy 23 overpass, and detours into the Oakleaf Community Park. Once completing a circuit through the park, runners turn right on Plantation Oaks, followed by a turnaround at Silver Way. The runners travel back over the Hwy 23 overpass (TOUGHER THAN YOU THINK!) to the final left turn into the east student parking lot to complete the run. Water stations are planned for along the way!
Sponsorship Opportunities:
We offer various sponsorship levels for businesses and individuals who want to support our cause. For more information, please contact
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https://www.clayveterans.com/fundraisers
Vendor Opportunities:
We offer vendor opportunities for businesses and individuals who want to support our cause. For more information, please contact
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https://www.clayveterans.com/fundraisers.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Want to help out? We are looking for volunteers to assist with various tasks on the event day. Please sign up at
https://volunteer.claycountygov.com/need/
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