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5K/ Fun Run at SRQ Registration Deadlines Wednesday Go Inside the Gates at SRQ to benefit Humane Society of Sarasota County Contact Name: Jaime Limoges Contact Email: jlimoges@hssc.org Contact Phone Number: 941-955-4131x103 Runners, walkers and spectators will have the opportunity go inside the gates of Sarasota Bradenton International Airport on Saturday, November 9, 2022 for Vets, Pets & Jets 5K & Fun Run/Walk, but only with pre-registration by November 9, 2022! This unique opportunity includes the option to bring your dog, just be sure to have a non-retractable leash. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Humane Society of Sarasota County. “We are thrilled that HSSC has chosen The Sarasota Bradenton International Airport to host this unique opportunity. It’s a privilege to give back to the community and support a great cause.” said Rick Piccolo, President, CEO of the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. The event gate will open at 7am at 1120 Clyde Jones Road and participants should plan for additional time to access the site due to security checks in place. There will be no day-of registration for runners, walkers, or spectators. All persons must pre-register including children through the race site at hssc.org/5K. The 5K race will start at 8am with timing by Fit2Time. The mostly paved route will be on the north airfield and includes a 3,500-foot stretch immediately adjacent to an active taxiway with the runway in full view. Next, the fun run/walk is at 9am. This 1-mile loop will also bring participants adjacent to the taxiway and runway of SRQ! Food trucks, beer and vendors will be on-site. The event will conclude at noon. Active military members and veterans are invited to participate in the event free of charge with advance registration by November 9, 2022 by using code REDWHITEBLUE at check-out and will be asked to present military ID/veteran status at packet pick-up. “It’s such a unique way for us to partner with the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and demonstrate our common appreciation for our veterans,” says Anna Gonce, Executive Director of the Humane Society of Sarasota County. “It’s through our partnerships with outside businesses and organizations that makes so many of our community outreach programs possible, such as Military Matches,” she adds. Military Matches is a program sponsored by Sun Outdoors Sarasota at HSSC that provides free adoptions to all active-duty and veteran members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Recently, KW Suncoast, co-sponsor of the event, stepped up in a big way to support the program, raising over $27,000 to benefit HSSC. Vets, Pets & Jets is presented by Humane Society of Sarasota County, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and KW Suncoast. For additional information, please visit hssc.org/5K or contact HSSC event manager, Jaime Limoges at 941.955.4131 or by e-mail at jlimoges@hssc.org