Veterans Day 5K Beach Run/1 Mile Beach Walk
Organizer's Description
Join Us to Support Our Veterans
On Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 8:00 a.m., we invite you and your family to take part in the Veterans Day 5K Beach Run / 1-Mile Walk, a meaningful event along the beautiful shoreline of Saint Simons Island, honoring those who’ve served and supporting their journey home.
Returning from military service isn’t always easy. Many veterans face significant challenges as they transition back into civilian life, often without the support they need.
Fairways for Freedom®, in partnership with SSI VFW Post 4092, is working to change that. Proceeds from this event will directly fund local programs that help combat-injured veterans reconnect, recover, and rebuild their lives—using innovative, holistic approaches, including the healing power of golf.
REGISTRATION:
All entries include a T-shirt and a finisher medal.
Register by September 1st to secure early bird pricing:
- 5K Race: $30
- 1 Mile Walk: $30
- Children Under 12: $20
Starting September 2, prices increase to:
- 5K Race: $35 up
- 1 Mile Walk: $35
- Children Under 12: $25
💯 100% of entry fees and donations go directly to Fairways for Freedom® to support local combat-injured veterans.
🧥 T-shirt Guarantee: Register by October 8th, 2025, to ensure your event T-shirt.
👟 This event will not be chipped. There will not be awards for age groups; awards will be given away at the end of race (must be present to win).
🕖 Final Registration Deadline: Saturday, November 8th at 7:45 a.m. no exceptions.
LOCATION:
Massengale Park
1350 Ocean Blvd
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
RACE DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
- 7:00 am Race Day - Registration Opens Electronic Reg only (no cash)/ Packet Pick Up
- 7:45 am Race Day - Registration Closes. Head to the Starting line
- 8:00 am Event Start Time
- 9:15 am Awards to be announced, so stick around! No age group awards.
PRE-REGISTRATION PACKET PICK UP:
- Monday, November 3, through Friday, November 7, Georgia Game Changers Running Company, 262 Redfern Village, SSI, GA, during business hours
- Day of Run - 7:00 am - 7:45 am, Run location - registration table.
VOLUNTEER needed for this event: (NHS hours credited)
- Contact Peggy Herman at peggyherman123@gmail.com
RACE START/FINISH LOCATION:
- Massengale Park, on the beach!
BECOME A SPONSOR:
For more information on how to become a sponsor, contact David Ulrich david.ulrich.ma@icloud.com
THANK YOU to Our Sponsors
Gnats Landing
Georgia Game Changer Running Company
Big Splash
Lokey Asset Management of Raymond James
Margaret Maestas
King's Colonial Ford
The Caddyshack
The Club
Shady Beach Rentals SSI
Saint Simons Island Cars & Classics
VyStar Credit Union
