Who we are running for - Blue Star Service Dogs (https://www.bluestarservicedogs.org/) and Bay Veterans Foundation (https://www.bayveterans.org/) When and where - 21May2026, 18.00 (6.00) for the 5k, 18.45 (6.45pm) for the longer-k, Veterans Memorial Park (John F Kennedy Drive, Bay City, MI) Those who can't make the event day but still want to be a part, there is a virtual option for you; we'll find a way to get your items to you. Cost - $10 for the run events (do one or both; we're casual) without the hat, if you sign up by 20May; $35 for the run events with the hat, provided you sign up by 4May. Signing up day of the event will get you mockery and stern looks, but those will go away if you add another $5 ($15 total) to do the race. If there are any leftover hats on race day, those will be $25. The price has gone up $5 for the add-on because of the embroidery on the hat. We won't be making any money on those because it's more important to us that you can wear something out and about th
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for May 21.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Bay City, MI.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
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Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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