Veterans Salute 10K
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2025 Veterans Salute 5K and 10K : overview
The event takes place on Saturday, November 8, 2025 in Concord, NC at Fifth Third Bank - Downtown Concord (40 Cabarrus Ave E). It is presented by American Legion Post 51 and is described as a patriotic run to salute those who have served. The event program includes multiple distances.
Distances
- 5 km
- 10 km
- 1 mile Fun Run
Course, registration and logistics
Both the 5k and 10k begin on McCachern Blvd beside the Cabarrus County Parking Lot and use the Downtown Connector and local streets and greenway segments. The 5k route goes toward Corban Ave, uses Union and Tribune turnaround, returns via the greenway and finishes on the Downtown Connector. The 10k follows Corban Ave into the greenway and continues through Lawndale, Patton Ave, McAllister Ave, SunnySide, Winfield, Ingleside, Caldwell, Hillcrest and downtown Concord before finishing on the Downtown Connector. Both courses are USATF certificated: 5k NC24004DF and 10k NC21008DF.
Registration prices listed on the event page include $20 for the 5k, $30 for the 10k, and a free Fun Run. Veterans rates are listed as $15 for the 5k and $25 for the 10k. Race day registration is card only and carries a $10 increase for the 5k and 10k. Packet pick up is scheduled at David Phillips Activity Center in Concord. Awards are given to overall top three male and female, top veteran male and female, and top three male and female in multiple age groups. Speed For Need will provide customized racing wheelchairs for participants with special needs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.