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U.S.VETS – Long Beach 8th Annual Steps for Vets 5K - Run, Walk, Roll
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.
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.
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
Enjoy Long Beach's scenic Rainbow Habor and beaches from any of our courses.
Event schedule
June 3 7:00 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-up Opens
June 3 7:30 AM - 10K Begins
June 3 7:45 AM - 5K Begins
June 3 8:00 AM - 1 Mile Begins
June 3 10:00 AM - Award Ceremony Begins (approx)
Registration fees
5K - $45
10K - $45
1 Mile - $25
Virtual Run - $45
Location: Shoreline Aquatic Park