Salute to Veterans Half Marathon - Atlanta

NOV
15
2025
Honor service members at the Salute to Veterans 5K 10K and Half Marathon in Kennesaw GA with in person and virtual options. Veterans with ID run free and early registrants get race shirts and custom finisher awards.
Sat 15 Nov 2025
Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event details

The Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon takes place on Saturday, November 15, 2025 in Kennesaw, GA (30144). The start area is near AMC Theatres at 2501 Cobb Pl Ln NW, by Zama Mexican Cuisine. The event offers in-person and virtual options and includes the following distances:

  • 5K
  • 10K
  • Half Marathon Virtual versions are available for each distance. The event is free for veterans with government-issued Veteran ID.

Race logistics

All courses are out-and-back and are described as mostly level, not hilly. Water stations will be located approximately every 1.5 miles. Participants must finish at a pace no slower than 16 minutes per mile. Custom finisher awards, overall awards and age-group awards (5-year age groups) are planned; top finishers in several masters categories are listed. Participants who register by late October are guaranteed a race shirt; swag is available while supplies last. Entry fees vary by registration period; ranges listed include approximately 5K $30-40, 10K $35-45, half marathon $55-65, virtual races $30-35, and veterans $0. The charity partner is Free to Run, an organization that runs leadership and well-being programs for girls and young women in conflict areas. RaceJoy will be used for GPS tracking, progress alerts and virtual results submission. Volunteer recruitment may qualify a volunteer for a $50 Visa gift card after meeting specified conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon
Half Marathon Veteran Half Marathon
10 km
10k Veteran 10k
5 km
5k Veteran 5k
Virtual Half Marathon
Virtual 5k
Virtual 10k

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