Armed Forces Day Freedom 5K

Hosted by the East Mississippi Veterans Foundation

5K Run - 5K Walk - Kids Fun Run

May 17th, 2025

5K Begins at 8 am, Kids Fun Run to follow

All Races begin and end at The Grove at Bonita Lakes Park in Meridian, MS (1 Bonita Reservoir Rd)

Timing provided by: Time 2 Run Race Timing

5K Run Awards

• Overall Male Overall Female
• Male
• 0-10
• 11-14
• 15-19
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60-69
• 70 & Over
•  
• Female
• 0-10
• 11-14
• 15-19
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60-69
• 70 & Over

5K Walk Awards

• Male
• Overall Male
• 0-19
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60 & Over
•  
• Female
• Overall Female
• 0-19
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60 & Over
•  

Fun Run Awards

• First Male
• First Female

Register early to be guaranteed a shirt of your desired size on race day.

Benefitting East Mississippi Veteran's Foundation

Your participation in the Armed Forces 5K not only celebrates our service members, veterans and their families but will support the ongoing efforts of the East Mississippi Veterans Foundation in creating the East Mississippi Veterans Park project located adjacent to Meridian’s historical Key Field. More information about the East Mississippi Veterans Park can be found at our website – www.emsvf.org