Veterans
We'd like to thank this year's sponsors for stepping up during this very peculiar year, to support our 2020 veteran appreciation campaign!
U.S. Air Force Sponsor
U.S. Army Sponsor
U.S. Marine Corps Sponsor
U.S. Navy and Coast Guard Sponsor
Freedom isn’t free! Patriotism has always been a core value of Manchester Road Race culture. For the second year in a row, we’re organizing Veterans’ Row at the Vietnam Memorial (at the corner of East Center Street and Main Street, as runners head for the finish line). Veterans’ Row 2021 will include:
- Special pre-Race veterans’ reception
- “Path of Honor” to recognize military runners during the Race
- Military equipment demonstration area on public display
- Media coverage before, during and after the Race
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Veteran's Row please click here.
Some feedback from 2020 Virtual Race military runners!
“I’m so glad that there was a virtual race this year. The app was awesome and the national anthem was the best. I ran because it has been a family tradition for many years. I’ve only missed two, the year of the snowstorm and a year when I was on the west coast for business. This year, we ran in Poway, California, where the temperature was in the 60’s on a relatively flat course. Sure didn’t miss ‘the hill.’ Your appreciation for veterans is greatly appreciated.”
“I ran as I have for 28 years, to show my support of the Manchester Road Race. It is the only place I want to be on Thanksgiving morning. The atmosphere and the people bring the Town of Manchester alive on this special day once a year. I now have my daughter attending this wonderful event with me, and this was her fifth year. Although we ran in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, we knew we were making a difference by supporting the race and its countless volunteers, supporting the numerous charities the race supports.”
“Thanks for allowing us to make a small difference this year. Already counting the days until next year!”
“Being honored in the race is a beautiful thing.”
“WOW! Well done! We veterans received an email from the Race offering some intriguing statistics. Can you send this to me again? I would like to share it.”
“As a military veteran, and remembering when military veterans were reviled, it’s great to see patriotism in the right light through your efforts.”
“First off I would like to say thank you very much for all the support you show veterans every year. My father-in-law always makes our way to the tent and I am overwhelmed by the support you show veterans.”
