6th Annual Veterans Day at McKay
About the race
Join this favorite local tradition, honoring those who served, at the 6th Annual Veterans Day at McKay 5K & 10K walk/run.
Whether you're racing, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, everyone is welcome. Before and after the race, enjoy the Community Connections Fair, a BBQ hosted by Arcata American Legion Post 274, and Frankie's NY Bagels, and stay for the awards ceremony immediately following the race.
All proceeds benefit local Veteran Surf, Mountain bike and Ceramics programs.
The course
5 km
10 km
The race is an out-and-back course that winds through the McKay Community Forest. Event access is via Harris Street next to Redwood Acres. A rainy El Niño season is anticipated, so expect muddy, wet course conditions.
Course conditions and dogs
Heads up: A rainy El Niño season is anticipated, so come prepared for muddy, wet course conditions.
Please note: Due to insurance and permit requirements, this is a strict no dogs event.
Location
Redwood Acres, Eureka, CA, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: Eureka
Eureka is a city and the county seat of Woodford County in central Illinois, United States, and is part of the Peoria metropolitan area. It had 5,227 residents at the 2020 census. The town is one of the stops on the Ronald Reagan Trail, and President Reagan graduated from Eureka College. The climate is humid continental, so late spring and early autumn are the best seasons to race.
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