Inaugural American Legion Post 28 Dog Tag 5k run/walk

USATF notification:

It is strongly recommended that individuals considered by the CDC to be “at-risk” not participate in the sanctioned event in any capacity. This would include:

• individuals over the age of 65
• individuals who live in nursing homes
• individuals with underlying medical conditions, noted by the CDC, which place them at higher risk, such as chronic lung disease, moderate to severe asthma, diabetes, serious heart conditions, severe obesity (BMI > 40), chronic kidney or liver disease, and individuals who are immunocompromised or live with someone who is immunocompromised.

If these “at-risk” individuals choose to participate, it is recommended that they get clearance from their healthcare provider.

In order to provide adequate social distancing at the starting line we will be utilizing wave starts 1 minute apart. Your race bib will have your wave start posted on your bib label. You must wear a face covering when picking up your race packet and we recommend wearing a face covering to the starting line. This is recommended but not mandatory. You may take off your face covering once you start the race.

Calling all Veteran and Active Duty Service members, and national guard!
When you register please tell us your branch of service and consider joining the team which is your branch of service!

Race Time

10:00 am- Registration opens
11:00 am- Race start
11:05 am- One mile doggie Walk

Benefits

National Fetch Day
Grassroots Rescue Foundation - proceeds to help train Companion Dogs
Dogs available for adoption will be at the event
The American Legion Post 28 Veterans

Location

American Legion Post 28
Oak Orchard / Riverdale 31768 Legion Rd,
Millsboro, DE 19966
Directions

Sponsors

American Legion Post 28

To pay for a vendor table scroll up to Registration Options section

Course

fast flat on the grounds of American Legion Post 28

Course map

Amenities

-tee shirts
-Post race party bbq at Legions Pavillion
-two complimentary draft beers for those 21 and over or soda
-coffee and water before the 5k
-energy bars
-commemorative Dog Tag medal for all finishers--
-hotdogs and hamburgers
-50/50
-Vendors
-Music
-Food & Bar
-Chinese Auction
-Fun Filled day for entire family

Awards

-Awards for top overall male/female
-Awards for overall male/female masters
-Awards for top 3 male/female in 10 year age groups 13 & under through 70 & over
-Awards to top 3 male/female walkers
-Largest Team gets the Legion cup and a local happy hour gift cards
-Fastest member or each branch of service gets a medal

Timing

NOVA Timing Systems will chip time using the MYLAPS BibTag Timing System

Results

Click HERE for race results. They will be posted online during the race and complete results will be posted once the race is complete.

Photos

Photos will be posted on Races2Run Facebook page following the event.

If you served one day in the military and have the DD214 you can become a member of the the American Legion

An American Legion representative will be available to answer your questions about membership!