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Saturday, November 14th, 2026
1 Cherokee Street, Marietta GA
5K
45–62°F · low rain risk
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2025
42–69°F
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2024
49–58°F
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48–65°F
dry
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31–50°F
dry
2021
34–56°F
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2020
43–66°F
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2019
31–45°F
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41–49°F
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40–57°F
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40–66°F
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About this race
12th Annual Veterans Memorial 5K
Presented by AMERICAN LEGION POST 29
Event Information
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Location: 1 Cherokee Street, Marietta, GA
Race 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
- Early Registration: $40 through November 13, 2025
- Race Day: $50 on race day
Awards
- Awards: Awards for Overall Male & Female
- Categories: Overall Male & Female Master
- Age Groups: Top Three Male & Female finishers in 15 age groups (10 & under through 70 & over)
Contacts
- 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. Saturday, 11/14/26.
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