Selma / Schertz Salute to Service Members 5K

Join us on 02/24/2025
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Selma / Schertz Salute to Service Members 5K Race Description

 

 

 

RACE THEME:  Patriotic!

Operation Comfort Service Members are free with a coupon code.  Call the Office at 210-826-0500 to receive a coupon code. 

Kids Freedom Fun Run is free for ages 3-8.

The Kids Freedom Fun Run and 5k are two separate races. If your child would like to do the 5k with chip timing and awards they must have a paid registration. 

ALL RUNNERS (ADULTS & CHILDREN) MUST BE REGISTERED TO RUN WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CHILDREN IN STROLLERS OR WAGONS. 

** ONLY ADAPTIVE BIKES ARE ALLOWED**

Want to run but can't join us in person? Sign up as a virtual runner We appreciate your support

 EARLY PACKET PICKUP LOCATIONS:

Wednesday, February 21 GUNN Chevy IH 35 Selma from 12-4 pm

Thursday, February 22, GUNN Buick GMC IH35 Selma from 4-8 pm

RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP AND ON-SITE REGISTRATION:

                               SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, at The Bluebonnet Palace 6:45 am - 8:00 am

 YOU'LL BE ENTERED TO WIN A GIFT CARD AT EARLY PACKET PICK-UP

T-SHIRTS ARE GUARANTEED TO THE FIRST 200 PAID REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS. 

Awards:

Overall Male/Female 1st-3rd place,

Male/Female in 10-year age groups

15 and under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70-79,80+

Awards for Adaptive Divisions:

Adaptive ambulatory (runners/walkers with prosthetics, orthotics, cane, etc.)

 Hand Cycle, Recumbent, Motorized Recumbent, Race Chair

Motorized category (power chair)

Manual chair 

If you have a question about which adaptive category you fall into, please email info@operationcomfort.org

RACE DAY SCHEDULE:

6:45 am-8:00 am -Packet Pick-up, Race Day Registration, Kids Freedom Fun Run Sign Up

7 am-10 am Silent Auction (Located inside)

7:30 am Call to Gather for race warm-up.

7:45 am Warm-up 

8:00 am - Opening Ceremony

8:15- Kids Freedom Run

8:30 - 5k Starts, Adaptive Divisions,

Motorized Recumbent/Handcycle/Recumbents/Wheelchair racing 

5k runners will start 5 minutes after the adaptive division takes off.

10 am Awards and Silent Auction Winners

The race course closes at 11 am 

 

 

NO REFUNDS--WE WILL RUN RAIN OR SHINE.  The course is open to traffic during the race.  Service Dogs are welcome with vests. No other animals are allowed.


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  • Selma / Schertz Salute to Service Members 5K Where & When
  • Location: Selma, TX 78154
  • Race Date: 2024/02/24 08:00:00 AM (Saturday)
  • Categories:
    • 5K Run/Walk
    • Recumbent/Handcycle/Racechair
    • Virtual 5k
    • Youth 12-17 5K Run
    • Adaptive Motorized
    • Manual Chair
    • Motorized Chair (power chair)


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Course: 4.0/5
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Great event for the whole family

Fantastic organization and great staff. Looking forward to next years event.

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