Run For the Honor Flight
Join the seventh grade class of Beekmantown Middle School and North Country Honor Flight in recognizing our local veterans on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 18, 2019. This year’s North Country Honor Run 5K & US Oval Walk will be part of the Honor Flight’s spring send-off ceremony. The Honor Flight will leave Plattsburgh immediately following the ceremony, and our runners/walkers will join the veterans for a portion of their parade route. Come out and help us show our community’s appreciation for their service! Seventh grade students at Beekmantown Middle School orchestrated the planning and execution phases of this powerful community event, and all proceeds will benefit North Country Honor Flight. Dress in your most patriotic running apparel and be a part of this memorable race! If you have never witnessed an Honor Flight ceremony, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
The Honor Flight ceremony begins promptly at 7:00 a.m. The race will start at the conclusion of the ceremony at 8:00 am. Check-in is 6:30am-7:30am on race day to allow runners the opportunity to observe the Honor Flight ceremony prior to the race if they wish. The registration fee for the 5K is $25 in advance (online) and $30 on race day. Registration for the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is $20. There is no cost for kids 5 and under. Registration for the race includes a North Country Honor Run 5K & US Oval Walk t-shirt (register by 5/1 to guarantee a shirt). Online registration will continue until Friday, May 17, 2019. Prizes will be awarded to the top three runners and best dressed!
If you would be interested in helping us promote this event by printing information or coming to speak to students, please reach out to our team at honorrun@bcsdk12.org. On May 2nd, we will be at the U.S Oval conducting field work in preparation for the race. Please feel free to stop by between 12:00 pm and 1:30 p.m. to visit with us as we map out the venue. Our students would love to share their experiences with you and promote the race!
This project idea grew out of our developing relationship with the North Country Honor Flight organization. In response to student feedback we are creating an authentic project-based learning experience that will involve service, building community partnerships, and curriculum.
We are looking forward to creating a meaningful and memorable experience for our students! A more detailed description of the event and race registration can be found at https://runsignup.com/northcountryhonorrun.
Posted: April 26th, 2019 under Community Events, Veterans' News.