U.S.VETS – Long Beach
8th Annual Steps for Vets 5K - Run, Walk, Roll
Saturday, June 3rd, 2023
Shoreline Aquatic Park
(10K and 1-mile routes are also available)
We invite you to join us in supporting our mission to end veteran homelessness in the United States! For 30 years, U.S.VETS has assisted veterans experiencing homelessness across the nation and today houses over 5,500 veterans a night across 40 residential sites and service centers.
Since opening in 1999, U.S.VETS – Long Beach has proudly served more than 35,000 veterans throughout Long Beach, providing housing, workforce development, and case management services to help veterans live with dignity and independence.
Registration fees
5K Closed
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$45.00Feb 8 - Jun 4
10K Closed
Take a step further! Steps for Vets offers a 10K course for participants that prefer a long-distance course.
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$45.00Feb 8 - Jun 4
1 Mile Closed
Looking for a light and kid-friendly course? Steps for Vets offers a 1-mile route for children and participants that prefer a shorter distance.
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$25.00Feb 8 - Jun 4
Virtual Run Closed
Can’t be there in-person on run, walk, roll day? Register as a virtual participant! Take steps for vets in your neighborhood, on a treadmill, or with a group of friends, family, and colleagues at your local park. Participants that register to run virtually will receive a t-shirt and medal in the mail at no extra shipping charge.
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$45.00Feb 8 - Jun 4
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Join U.S.VETS – Long Beach as a sponsor of the 8th Annual Steps for Vets – Run, Walk, Roll 5K! We invite your employees, their families, and your customers to join us in supporting our mission to end veteran homelessness in the United States! Learn more about event sponsorships and download our sponsorship opportunities brochure here: https://usvets.org/events/2023-steps-for-vets-long-beach/
Mail-in and Virtual Registration
To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make checks payable to U.S.VETS - Long Beach.
Virtual Run Details
U.S.VETS invites everyone, everywhere to participate in the Steps for Vets 5K Run, Walk, Roll. If you are unable to join us in-person on June 3rd, you can still be a part of the fun and register as a virtual participant!
Take steps for vets in your neighborhood, on a treadmill, or with a group of friends, family, and colleagues at a local park. No matter where you are, you can help raise funds and awareness for U.S.VETS mission to end veteran homelessness in the United States. Participants that register to participate virtually will receive a t-shirt and medal in the mail at no extra shipping charge. Please note that all items will ship following the event on June 3rd.
Virtual Registrations are restricted to US addresses only. If you reside outside of the US and wish to participate, please contact Yanira Losoya at ylosoya@usvets.org
What You Get!
In addition to knowing your registration fee and donations are helping to keep veterans off the streets, U.S.VETS – Long Beach also provides some great swag to every registrant.
Below is what all registered participants will receive:
- Custom event medal
- Custom Dri-Fit Tech event t-shirt
- Pre & Post event "Participants Brunch" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc.)
- Chip timed with real-time results.
This year, awards will be handed out to participants according to the top three in each of the following categories:
- Top 3 Individual Fundraisers – individual participants that have raised the most funds
- Top 3 Fundraising Teams – teams that have raised the most funds
- Top 3 Team Captains – captains that have recruited the most participants
INCENTIVE PROGRAM: U.S.VETS has added incentive prizes for fundraising participants. Raise $100 or more and receive swag from our national Make Camo Your Cause to #HONORUSVETS campaign. Each milestone you hit wins new camo gear so you can #WearCamo and #ShareCamo on Veterans Day 2023!
Please note: Event Day t-shirts, medals, and other items will only be mailed to participants registered for the virtual event. All other participants must pick their items up in person during registration on event day.
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Run, Walk, Roll Day
On the day of the event, registration and packet pick-up will be available beginning at 7:00am.
We accept cash, check, and credit cards on the day of the event.
- Registration fees on event day will be $50 for the 10K/5K and $30 for the 1-mile.
Stroller, wheelchair, and leashed pet-friendly event! Please no wagons, scooters, skateboards, etc. on the course. This event will take place rain or shine. There are no refunds due to weather.
Course Maps
Fundraising Incentive Prizes
Top teams
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The Camo Force$1,842.66 Raised$5,000.00 Goal |
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T.E.A.M Dickens$492.99 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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Valero for VETS$209.99 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
Event schedule
- Sat, June 3, 2023 7:00 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-up Opens
- Sat, June 3, 2023 7:30 AM - Warm-Up & Welcome Program
- Sat, June 3, 2023 8:00 AM - 10K Begins
- Sat, June 3, 2023 8:15 AM - 5K Begins
- Sat, June 3, 2023 8:30 AM - 1 Mile Begins
- Sat, June 3, 2023 9:45 AM - Award Ceremony Begins (approx)
Contact information
- Event contact
- Yanira Losoya, Development & Communications Manager
- ylosoya@usvets.org
- Phone
- 562.200.7309
- Website
- Visit website
