What is Rock4Vets 5K?
Rock4Vets 5K brings our community together to support veterans and neighbors throughout Northwest Florida.
Every step, sponsorship, and donation helps provide hospice care, housing support, healthcare assistance, and other essential resources for people in our community.
Run, walk, volunteer, or cheer from the sidelines. However you join us, you’re helping make a difference.
Who this event is for
Rock4Vets 5K is open to everyone!
Whether you're an experienced runner, a first-time participant, a veteran, a family member, a volunteer, or a community supporter, there's a place for you.
Participants can run, walk, volunteer, sponsor the event, or simply come out to enjoy the day and support the cause.
We'd love to have you join us.
What you can expect
Expect a chance to connect, celebrate, and spend time with the people who make our community special.
You'll find encouragement at the starting line, familiar faces throughout the course, and plenty of reasons to stay after the race ends.
Over the years, this 5K has become a tradition for many throughout Northwest Florida. Friends gather, families return, teams reunite, and new connections are made along the way.
Peoples is proud to bring neighbors together through an event that continues to grow alongside the community it cares for.
Event Details
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The race may be over, but we’re already looking ahead.
Sign up to get next year’s date, registration details, event updates, and a look back at highlights from this year’s 5K.
Join the R4V 250 Crew
This year, we’re inviting 100 people to come together in support of local veterans and neighbors in need.
By giving or raising $250, members of the Rock4Vets 250 Crew help provide support through Peoples Hospice Foundation programs focused on housing assistance, essential needs, coordinated care, and community outreach for veterans and neighbors facing hardship.
Together, the 250 Crew will raise $25,000 to help provide care, stability, and practical support for people receiving hospice care in our community.
Whether you come as an individual, a family, a business, or a group, your participation helps strengthen the circle of care across Northwest Florida.
R4V 250 Crew Members
Amy Herf
Ashley Anderson Saba
Christie Saffold
Cordula Voges
Deana Hancock
Debbie Mazzola
Eileen Voges
Fun 'N The Sun
Hurd Real Estate & Company
JJ Roberts
Katy Hendry
Life Care Center of Pensacola
Matt Norton
MultiVerse Comics
Pam Campbell
PensacolaCoPilot
Phillip Salzman
ProPower Technologies
Risa Fields
Stacey Norris
Steve Hartley
Tamara Burris
Thomas Campbell
Our Sponsors
Rock4Vets 5K is powered by people who care deeply about their community.
Each year, sponsors, volunteers, local businesses, community organizations, veteran groups, and supporters come together to help create an event that is welcoming, meaningful, and accessible to all.
Peoples Hospice Foundation is proud to stand alongside these sponsors as we work together to build a stronger, more connected community.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Friday, September 4
3:00–6:00 PM
Packet Pickup
Running WildSaturday, September 5
Maritime Park Amphitheater
6:00 AM
Same-Day Registration + Packet Pickup7:00 AM
Event Opens + DJ7:00 AM
Food + Drinks Open7:15 AM
Welcome Remarks — Tim Buttell7:25 AM
National Anthem — Maryln Campbell7:30 AM
5K Begins8:45 AM
Awards + Medal Ceremony -
Rock4Vets 5K will take place on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
7 AM - 12 PM
Community Maritime Park
Pensacola, Florida -
Registration fees vary by participant type and registration period. Current pricing and registration details can be found on the registration page, here.
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Absolutely. Rock4Vets welcomes runners and walkers of all experience levels.
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Yes. Rock4Vets is designed to be a community event for all ages, with activities, entertainment, and opportunities for everyone to enjoy throughout the day.
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We welcome volunteers, sponsors, vendors, and community partners. Visit our volunteer or sponsorship page, or contact us directly to learn more.
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Proceeds support the mission of Peoples Hospice Foundation, including financial assistance for hospice patients, grief support programs for children and families, community outreach initiatives, and educational resources throughout Northwest Florida.
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Join our mailing list and follow Peoples Hospice Foundation on social media to receive updates, announcements, and information about upcoming events and programs.
Stay connected with Peoples
Sign up for event updates, important announcements, and information about future Peoples events.
Help Make Rock4Vets Possible
Rock4Vets 5K is a community effort made possible by people who believe in supporting one another.
Whether you give, volunteer, sponsor, or participate, your involvement helps extend comfort, dignity, and peace to individuals and families throughout Northwest Florida.
Together, we are building a stronger community where no one has to navigate difficult seasons alone.