Pound the Ground 5k Run/Walk

Thursday, August 22
Mendon Ponds Park
Check-in starts at 5 PM, race at 6:30

Sponsorship Opportunities

Purchase a Sponsorship

Veterans Outreach Center will be returning to Mendon Ponds Park for our annual Pound the Ground 5k Run/Walk! Each year, the race is held both in-person and virtually. Lace up those sneakers and run, walk, or stroll to support critically-needed services for local veterans! Want to run as a team? Participants have the option to set up their own teams – gather your friends, family, or co-workers and support a great cause! Become a Corporate Road Warrior! Grab your co-workers and run as a team under your corporate banner. The company that finishes with the fastest time gets their name on a trophy! The coveted Golden Boot is up for grabs again this year! Active duty military, active reservists, and veterans can sign up to run with members from their branch. The quickest team gets their branch name on the boot! Help us serve those who serve U.S. by taking part in Pound the Ground 2024.

How the In-Person Event Works:

Participants who register by TBA will receive a free cotton t-shirt
Official event timing provided by YellowJacket Racing
Results provided online after the event
Swag Bag for registrants
Post-race awards and acknowledgements

How the Virtual Event Works:

Participants who register by TBA will receive a free cotton t-shirt
Virtual results can be submitted between TBA and TBA
After completing your run/walk, submit your time here
After you submit your time, we will make arrangements for you to pick up your swag bag containing fun goodies and an exclusive Pound the Ground dog tag for participating in Pound the Ground

Can’t make it to the race? Check out these other ways to support our veterans!

Text VOCROC to 44321
Venmo us at @VOCRochester and type “Pound the Ground” in the memo!

To learn more about Pound the Ground, please contact Jarie Doberstein, Special Events and Volunteer Coordinator, at 585.295.7810 or Jarie.Doberstein@vocroc.org.