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6th Annual Veterans Day at McKay

5K, 10K Walk/Run & Community Connections Fair

6th Annual Veterans Day at McKay — Saturday, November 14 at 10:00 AM

Join this favorite local tradition — honoring those who served with our 6th Annual Veterans Day at McKay 5K & 10K walk/run! This out-and-back course winds through the beautiful McKay Community Forest, with event access via Harris Street next to Redwood Acres.

Whether you're racing, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, everyone is welcome. Come early and stay late — before and after the race, enjoy the Community Connections Fair, BBQ hosted by Arcata American Legion Post 274, Frankie's NY Bagels and stick around for the awards ceremony immediately following the race.

Veterans & Active Duty use promo code: "veteran"

Heads up: We're anticipating a rainy El Niño season, so please come prepared for muddy, wet course conditions!

Please note: Due to insurance and permit requirements, this is a strict NO DOGS event.

We couldn't do this without community support — we're looking for sponsors and volunteers! If you'd like to help make this year's event a success, please reach out.

Come run, walk, or cheer — let's honor our Veterans together!

*All proceeds benefit local Veteran Surf, Mountain bike and Ceramics programs

Read about last year's event HERE

Registration fees

Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.

5k

Registration closes in 10 days 17 hours

    1. $20.00

      Early bird pricing

      Aug 26 – Oct 18
    2. $23.00

      Procrastinator pricing

      Now registering Oct 19 – Nov 13
      Register for 5k

10k

Registration closes in 10 days 17 hours

    1. $20.00

      Early bird pricing

      Aug 26 – Oct 18
    2. $23.00

      Procrastinator pricing

      Now registering Oct 19 – Nov 13
      Register for 10k

Kids 5k

Registration closes in 10 days 17 hours

    1. $5.00

      Early bird pricing

      Aug 26 – Oct 18
    2. $7.00

      Procrastinator pricing

      Now registering Oct 19 – Nov 13
      Register for Kids 5k

Kids 10k

Registration closes in 10 days 17 hours

    1. $5.00

      Early bird pricing

      Aug 26 – Oct 18
    2. $7.00

      Procrastinator pricing

      Now registering Oct 19 – Nov 13
      Register for Kids 10k

Contact information

Event contact
Ella Price
Phone
7076168494

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