When
Saturday, November 14th, 2026
Where
1 Cherokee Street, Marietta GA
Distance
5K
About this race
Event Overview
AMERICAN LEGION POST 29 presents the 12th Annual Veterans Memorial 5K Run, honoring our heroes—past, present, and fallen.
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Location: 1 Cherokee Street, Marietta, GA
URL: Register here
Start Times
- 5K Run/Walk/Wheelchair: 7:30 am
- Tot Trot: 8:30 am
Purpose
All funds raised assist our local veterans and military families as well as supporting the Shepherds Men SHARE Initiative, the GA National Guard Family Support Foundation, and Post 29 Service Officer.
Fees
- Runners: $35 through August 31, 2025
- Runners: $40 through November 13, 2025
- Runners: $50 on race day
Awards
- Overall Awards: Male & Female
- Master Awards: Overall Male & Female Master
- Age Group Awards: Top Three Male & Female finishers in 15 age groups (10 & under through 70 & over)
Contact Information
- Gary Jenkins: pacesetr@bellsouth.net
- Tom Bell: tbell@teamlogisticsllc.com
Event Details and Schedule
Early packet pickup will be at Big Peach Running Co., Woodland Point Crossing, 1062 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm on Thursday 11/12 and on Friday at American Legion Post 29 at 921 Gresham Ave., Marietta, GA from noon to 4:00 pm. Race day packet pickup/late registration begins at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, 11/14/26.
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