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Special Event

Tougher than you Think 5K run

November 09, 2024

07:45 AM - 12:00 PM EST

Jacksonville Platoon

Event overview

🎉 Veterans Day Weekend Fun 5K and Veteran Ceremony ✨ Hey there, Amazing Volunteers! 🫡 🌟 What's Happening? The Clay County Veterans Day 5K “Tougher than you think!” race is happening and we need your support.  YOU DO NOT HAVE TO RUN OR WALK. The event will include music, food trucks, organizations supporting veterans, and more. All ages are welcome. This event is a joint collaboration between Veterans Council Clay County and the Clay County Board of County Commissioners. 📍 Where and When? Join us at Oakleaf Community Park 3979 Plantation Oaks Blvd Orange Park, FL 32065 on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Come cheer for our veterans as they run a 5K race. Immediately following the race will be a Ceremony honoring veterans at 11am. 🤝 Why Should You Be There? **Show your support - AGAIN, you do not have to run or walk.   ** There will be plenty of volunteer assignments to do! 🎖️ Be a Part of Something Bigger Volunteer teams are as follows but not limited to: Set Up- stage area, registration, assembly of gift bags, and food area (all hands-on deck), Parking, Registration, Water Stations, Food Station, Breakdown of Event (all hands-on deck) 👉 **Register Now!**  I will be there with a sign-in sheet with available sign in stations for you to choose from based off your arrival time and availability. Look for the TMC table. **You do not have to sign up on the Clay 5k website** 💖 Come join us to honor yourself and fellow veterans celebrating your courage and sacrifice together. #CHARLIE MIKE https://www.claycountygov.com/community/clay-county-veterans-day-weekend-events

Type

Special Event

What To Wear

TMC blues, Cold weather, Closed-Toe Shoes

Accessibility

Handicap Parking available;Jobs available for persons with limited mobility

What to Bring

Appropriate weather gear. Sunscreen

Who's Invited

Groups
Teens
Seniors (55+)
Adults (18+)

Event Contact

When and where

Date

November 09, 2024

Time

07:45 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Location

Oakleaf Community Park

3979 Plantation Oaks Blvd
Orange Park, FL

Parking Information

Free parking on-site

Oakleaf Community Park 3979 Plantation Oaks Blvd Orange Park, FL 32065

Who We Are

The Mission Continues is a national non-profit that empowers veterans to continue serving in our nation’s under-resourced communities, giving veterans the opportunity to keep serving even after the uniform comes off, right here at home. Our programs deploy veterans and volunteers to work alongside nonprofit partners and community leaders to improve educational resources, tackle food insecurity, foster neighborhood identity, and more.  

Who should volunteer?

Our service projects are for all veterans with a desire to continue their service and for all non-veterans that want to be part of a nationwide movement to transform communities. Please note, age and accessibility accommodations can be made at any project. There is room for everyone to make an impact. 

How to volunteer 

Click “Attend” to fill in simple volunteer information. You will get an email confirmation and updates about this event through your choice of email and text messages. 

What is a Service Platoon? 

Service Platoons are your opportunity to engage and connect with veterans and community members while generating community impact in a real and tangible way. Led by veteran volunteer platoon leaders, each platoon works with dedicated community partners and volunteers to provide the manpower and support that they need to help them do their work more effectively. 

We currently have service platoons in more than 40+ cities across the country that are having events at least once a month. Everyone is invited to serve, regardless of veteran status: a service platoon is for you if you have a passion for service. 

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