National Veterans Day Run Returns for Fourth Consecutive Year; Partners with Operation Gratitude

National running event honors US service men and women, returns to 15 cities across the nation

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Oct 15, 2014, 08:46 ET

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Veterans Day Run (www.veteransdayrun.org) is hosting its fourth annual running event in 15 select cities across the country. Registration is now open for the 2014 events which include a 1-mile family walk, 5K run, 11K run with its half-marathon in San Jose.

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To honor and commemorate the Nation's Veterans, each race is set to begin 11 minutes after the hour and an 11K run is offered in the place of the standard 10K distance. While last year was the first year for the half marathon run in San Jose, it was found to be an instant hit and will be making a return for a second year. Participants in last year's events helped to raise more than $25,000 towards veteran programs.

This year's race is in partnership with Operation Gratitude (www.operationgratitude.com), a non-profit organization that sends more than 150,000 care packages annually to the men and women deployed overseas. Operation Gratitude will be present at each race location to allow runners and supporters the chance to learn more about the organization's participation within the military community.

"After the success and enthusiasm of last year's run, we are thrilled to be returning for our fourth year," said Jeff Calene, President, National Veterans Day Run. "Operation Gratitude has been an amazing charity partner. The Operation Gratitude team will be facilitating the delivery of care packages directly to veterans and active duty military at each race location this year, adding to our race-day activities."

Runs for 2014 will be located in: Las Vegas, Oceanside, Irvine, San Jose, Reno, Boise, Clarkston, Spokane, Seattle, Portland, Fort Worth, Dallas, San Antonio, Oklahoma City, and Colorado Springs. To see detailed information about each city and/or to register for the event, please visit www.veteransdayrun.org.

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About National Veterans Day Run

The National Veterans Day Run (www.veteransdayrun.org) was created in 2011 to honor the men and women of our military services and their families through a running event that showcases the support and appreciation from community members. Proceeds from the event are donated to services for military families and Veterans' causes. The run has grown to include 15 cities nationwide and offers a virtual run for troops stationed overseas to join in the commemorative event providing a global platform of appreciation towards the men and women who fight for and support our freedom.

About Operation Gratitude

Operation Gratitude (www.operationgratitude.com) annually sends 150,000+ care packages filled with snacks, entertainment, hygiene and hand-made items, plus personal letters of appreciation, to new recruits, veterans, first responders, wounded warriors, caregivers and to individually named U.S. service members deployed overseas. Their mission is to lift the spirits and meet the evolving needs of our active duty and veteran communities, and provide volunteer opportunities for all Americans to express their appreciation to members of our military.

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