Veterans Salute 5k/10k Presented By: American Legion Post 51
Concord, NC
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
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Saturday, November 7th, 2026
McCachern Blvd SE, Concord NC
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47–65°F · some rain risk
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42–69°F
dry
2024
63–79°F
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2023
51–78°F
dry
2022
60–78°F
dry
2021
47–61°F
dry
2020
56–75°F
dry
2019
44–70°F
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2018
49–70°F
dry
2017
59–71°F
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2016
46–65°F
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Race Overview
- Event: Veterans Salute 5k/10k Presented By: American Legion Post 51
- Date: 2026-11-07
- Location: McCachern Blvd SE, Concord, NC
- Race URL: Register Here
Event Description
- Invitation: Come join us for a patriotic run honoring the brave men and women who have served our great nation and helped preserve the freedoms we celebrate today.
- Celebration: Celebrate 250 years of American independence as we come together to honor our veterans, active-duty service members, and the sacrifices they have made to keep our nation free.
- Support: Lace up, show your support, and help us salute those who have served!
- Kid's Zone: There is something for everyone to enjoy with our kid's zone: bounce house, balloon artist, inflatable obstacle course, inflatable basketball hoops, and Humvee courtesy of the Army National Guard.
Event Schedule
- Event Site: 7:30am to 11am
- Fun Run: 8:30am
- 5k/10k Start: 9:00am
- Location Details: McCachern Blvd beside the Cabarrus County Parking Lot next to Fifth Third Bank.
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