15th Annual Assault on Kennesaw Mountain Memorial 5K Race

The Georgia Army National Guard ASSAULT ON KENNESAW MOUNTAIN (AoKM) MEMORIAL 5K Race is conducted at Kennesaw Mountain State Park, in Kennesaw, Georgia. Attracting hundreds of runners from across the state each year, the AoKM exemplifies what it means to Never Forget.

Participants, which include military and civilian runners and walkers of all ages, run/walk/ruck to honor the Georgia National Guard’s Fallen 43 Soldiers lost during the Global War on Terrorism 2001-Present. AoKM’s mission is to support the Georgia National Guard Family Support Foundation, build morale, and promote physical fitness.

Now in its 15th year, over 3,015 runners have assaulted the mountain since 2012. To date, the AoKM has generated over $59,000 in support of our Georgia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen.

We are so excited to see you on the mountain this year so we can HONOR those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for this great nation.

You are invited to join together with people from all walks of life to honor America’s finest, in support of an organization that provides much needed relief in times of crisis, to America’s finest. Registration is NOW OPEN and will close on 25 September 2026 at 7:00 pm.

Race Packets, including a Finisher dog tag, race shirt, race bib, and AoKM sticker. You may pick up your race packet on race day beginning at 6:00 am at Grace Community Church, or at Big Peach Running Company in Kennesaw on the day BEFORE the race from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. There will be no virtual race option this year.

We are thrilled to experience the fun and fellowship that the race always brings!! If you are unable to attend but want to support the Georgia National Guard Family Support Foundation, go ahead and REGISTER!!!! You can pick up your packet at Big Peach Running Company in Kennesaw the night before the race.

SEE YOU ON RACE DAY, 26 SEPTEMBER 2026!!!!!

***Please note that all race entries and processing fees are non-refundable.

Event details and schedule

FRIDAY, 25 September 2026 - 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Race Packet Pick-up - Big Peach Running Company-Kennesaw, 1625 Ridenour Blvd, Suite 304, Kennesaw, GA 30152

SATURDAY, 26 September 2026 - AoKM Race Expo - Grace Community Church, 770 Kennesaw Ave NW, Mariett, GA 30060

 6:00 am - 7:15 am - Late Registration ($40)                                                                           6:00 am - 7:15 am - Packet Pick-up (for personnel already registered)                                         7:30 am - 7:50 am - Pre-Race Ceremony for Our Fallen 43                                                       8:00 am - RACE BEGINS!!! ASSAULT THE MOUNTAIN!!!!                                                           9:00 am - Awards Ceremony (Top of Kennesaw Mountain/Finish Line)