{"id":8527,"date":"2025-09-25T15:28:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T19:28:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.completerace.com\/site\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=8527"},"modified":"2025-09-25T15:28:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T19:28:46","slug":"support-our-troops-5k-3","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.completerace.com\/site\/event\/support-our-troops-5k-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Support Our Troops 5K"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"214\">2025 Support Our Troops 5K<\/h1>\n<h3 data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"248\">In Memory of Vinny Walters<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><em data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"289\">Wolfe&#8217;s Pond Park, Staten Island, NY<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"323\">Saturday, October 18, 2025<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"351\">Race Start: 10:00 AM<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"356\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"401\">Run with Purpose. Honor with Pride.<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"714\">Join us on\u00a0<strong data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"444\">Saturday, October 18, 2025<\/strong>, for the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"479\">Support Our Troops 5K<\/strong>, a heartfelt community race held at\u00a0<strong data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"546\">beautiful Wolfe&#8217;s Pond Park<\/strong>\u00a0in Staten Island. This annual event is more than just a run\u2014it&#8217;s a tribute, a celebration, and a way to come together in honor of those who serve and those we\u2019ve lost.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"999\">This year, we run in loving memory of\u00a0<strong data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"772\">Vinny Walters<\/strong>, a cherished father, friend, veteran, and community member who passed in December 2020. Vinnie embodied the spirit of service, loyalty, and love, and this event honors his legacy by bringing people together in unity and gratitude.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"999\">\n<p data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"999\"><strong>Honoring Purple Heart Recipients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"999\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/cfimages.raceentry.com\/event_uploads\/Marketing\/race\/Aug_2025\/marketing-event_uploads-0208_122720_84144_IMG_20250802_121449.png?v=1754152044\" alt=\"\" width=\"142\" height=\"320\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1004\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1024\">Race Details<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1391\">\n<li data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1066\">\n<p data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1066\"><strong data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1037\">Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Saturday, October 18, 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1123\">\n<p data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1123\"><strong data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1084\">Start Time:<\/strong>\u00a010:00 AM (Check-in opens at 8:30 AM)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1177\">\n<p data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1177\"><strong data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1139\">Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Wolfe&#8217;s Pond Park, Staten Island, NY<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1223\">\n<p data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1223\"><strong data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1193\">Distance:<\/strong>\u00a05K (3.1 miles) \u2013 chip timed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1391\">\n<p data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1391\"><strong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1237\">Course:<\/strong>\u00a0A scenic loop through one of Staten Island&#8217;s most beloved parks, featuring waterfront views, wooded trails, and the vibrant colors of fall foliage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1396\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1414\">Why We Run<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1594\">The Support Our Troops 5K is a celebration of courage and sacrifice. A portion of all proceeds will go toward organizations supporting veterans and active-duty military families.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1748\">Running in memory of\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1635\">Vinny Walters<\/strong>, we invite participants to bring stories, wear tribute bibs, and celebrate the lives of heroes, past and present.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1753\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1777\">Event Highlights<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1827\">Custom\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1805\">race T-shirts<\/strong>\u00a0for all registrants<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1827\"><strong data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1849\">Finisher medals<\/strong>\u00a0for all runners<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1888\">Award ceremony<\/strong>\u00a0for top finishers in multiple age groups<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1976\">Live DJ, refreshments, and raffles<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2047\">Tribute wall for sharing memories of Vinnie and other loved ones<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2099\">Kids\u2019 Dash and family activities following the 5K<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2104\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2135\">From the Walters Family<\/h2>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2331\">\n<p data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2331\"><em data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2331\">\u201cVinny believed in community, in giving back, and in standing by the people he loved. This race keeps his memory alive in the best way\u2014by bringing people together for something meaningful.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2336\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2357\">Registration<\/h2>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_80l1q_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_80l1q_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2525\">\n<thead data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2386\">\n<tr data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2386\">\n<th data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2366\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Category<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2374\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Price<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2386\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Deadline<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2525\">\n<tr data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2453\">\n<td data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2428\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Runner<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2434\">$30<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2453\">October 17, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2491\">\n<td data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2465\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Active Military\/ Veteran Runner<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2471\">$20<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2491\">October 17, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2525\">\n<td data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2503\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Walker<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2509\">$20<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2525\">October 17, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Race Day (All Categories)<\/td>\n<td>+ $10<\/td>\n<td>On-site only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2655\"><strong data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2545\">Register early<\/strong>\u00a0to guarantee your T-shirt and save your spot!<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"2660\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2687\">Volunteer &amp; Sponsor<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2912\">Looking to get involved without running? We\u2019re seeking\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2758\">volunteers<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2785\">community sponsors<\/strong>\u00a0to help make this event unforgettable. Whether you\u2019re handing out water or donating services, your support makes a difference.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"2965\"><strong>Contact us at:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"2965\">veteransprayer@gmail.com or<br \/>\nJennifer Walters at (917) 921-6739 for more info.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"2970\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2972\" data-end=\"3005\">Let&#8217;s Make Every Step Count<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3211\">Bring your family. Invite your friends. Lace up your shoes for a cause that matters. Whether you walk, run, or cheer from the sidelines, your presence helps us support our troops and honor a beloved hero.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3213\" data-end=\"3258\">Let\u2019s run with purpose. 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