2018 Race to Remember : Veterans Day
The races 5k, 11k and Half Marathon will start and finish at the Fort Vancouver National Site.ABOUT RACE TO REMEMBER: “Race to Remember: is a nonprofit organization “Race to Remember” is the name of our nonprofit, formed in Vancouver Washington 2009 after our founder Claudia Cardenas lost her fiancé Jason Vinyard a 20yr Army Veteran serving at Ft. Vancouver at the time of his passing. “Race to Remember” mission is to support and honor our past and present military heroes. “Race to Remember” host several events throughout the year including five races. During every event we host or participate in we remember and honor those who fought for our freedom and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom for our safety. Outside of racing “Race to Remember” organizes military care packages for both deployed and homeless veterans. “Race to Remember” also engages with the community by coordinating such projects as “Soldier in the Classroom”, “Thank You Cards” and “Books for Soldiers”, “Honor Flights”. Our immediate goal is to form partnerships with local business and other veteran organizations to better serve veterans in our communities. Our long term goal is to establish a college scholarship for the Fallen Heroes children and spousesABOUT THE RACE: Race to Remember is proud to once again honor our past and present veterans. “Race to Remember: Veterans Day: Race will start with the national anthem salute to all of our brave veterans.
****Unlike the past three years this year we will not be leading out the Veterans Day Parade, our permit was not approved by the Fort Vancouver National Park that would allow us to lead out the parade.***
Race to Remember: Veterans Day, start and finish will be staged at the E 5th St and Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver WA 98661
The Half Marathon will start at 8am and The 5K or 11K Route will start at 8:15am with a loop around the Fort then out to the water front and back.
Sign up to volunteer
Volunteer:
http://signup.com/go/qotstju
START & FINSHLINE:
E 5th St and Fort Vancouver Way
https://goo.gl/maps/wcPWpuir4Lo
PACKET PICKUP
Day of Race Packet Pickup and STARTLINE
Starting at 7:00am
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
E 5th St and Fort Vancouver Way
https://goo.gl/maps/wcPWpuir4Lo
5 Events – Half Marathon • 11K • 5K • Kids 1K • Virtual Race
SUNDAY / 11.11.18– EVENT DATE/RACE / Virtual Race
– 6:30 am – Packet Pickup/Registration Opens
– 7:40 am – Open Ceremonies
– 8:00 am – Half Marathon starts (3hr Max)
– 8:15 am – 5K & 11K Race Starts
– 8:40am – First 5K Finisher (Approx)
– 9:45am – First Half Marathon Finisher (Approx)
– 9:15am – First 11K Finisher (Approx)
– 10:00am – Kids 1K
– 11:30 am– noon Closing Ceremonies
– 12:00pm – 1:30pm Tear Down
Course Maps
1K – https://www.plotaroute.com/route/688291
5k https://www.plotaroute.com/route/668653
11K https://www.plotaroute.com/route/688267
Half marathon www.plotaroute.com/route/701926
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
– Timed Race | Medal Drink & Snacks
* Shirt ordered separate if one is desired, also to get shirt one must be ordered on or before FRIDAY 10-27-18
#RacetoRemember #WeWillNeverForget
If you have any questions please contact
Claudia Cardenas @ 5038067145 or @ racetoremember@yahoo.com
Clark County 2018 Prayer Breakfast
Our Vision – Inspiring Clark County residents to honor, encourage and support each other.
Our Mission – Residents, businesses and organizations honoring, thanking, and praying for our community leaders and those that serve and protect us.
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Keynote Speaker: Tom Kohl
Senior Judge Tom Kohl was appointed to the bench in Washington County, Oregon by Gov. John Kitzhaber in April of 1997. Prior to his appointed, he specialized in employment law. Since his appointment, Judge Kohl has been elected three times. He retired from full time judging on January 1, 2016 and currently is on assignment, part time, as a Senior Judge for the State of Oregon. He is a graduate of the University of Kentucky (BA) and the University of Toledo (JD). He headed the birth of the Washington County Adult Drug Court in 2005 and was the only judge for the drug count until his retirement. The Washington County Drug Court received state-wide and national recognition. As of December, 2015, the drug court had 169 graduates, saving the state over 9 million dollars in incarceration costs. Judge Kohl was also the Presiding Judge in Washington County from 2006 through 2010. He was President of the Oregon State Circuit Court Judges’ Association from 2010-11.
Come support local veterans by playing Bunco!
12300 NE Fourth Plain RD – Vancouver, WA 98682
Or pay $25 cash ONLY at the door
(seat not guaranteed as event may be sold by day of event)
Childcare is NOT available.
Lantern Tours: An Evening at the Fort
Lantern Tours: An Evening at the Fort take place inside the Fort Vancouver stockade. Participants are treated to historical vignettes in several buildings as a park ranger guides them through the reconstructed fort. These vignettes transport the visitor back in time to exhibit what life was like at Fort Vancouver in the 1840s.The Lantern Tours begin at 7 pm, but visitors must arrive at 6:45 pm. Admission is $25 per adult, and $10 per youth.
Lantern Tours: An Evening at the Fort
Lantern Tours: An Evening at the Fort take place inside the Fort Vancouver stockade. Participants are treated to historical vignettes in several buildings as a park ranger guides them through the reconstructed fort. These vignettes transport the visitor back in time to exhibit what life was like at Fort Vancouver in the 1840s.The Lantern Tours begin at 7 pm, but visitors must arrive at 6:45 pm. Admission is $25 per adult, and $10 per youth.