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AMERICAN LEGION POST 29
Presents the 12th Annual
VETERANS MEMORIAL 5K RUN
Honoring Our Heroes—Past, Present, Fallen
SATURDAY, November 14, 2026
Start Times: 5K Run/Walk/Wheelchair -7:30 am & Tot Trot-8:30am
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 31th, 2025. $40 through November 13th,2025. $50 on race day.
Past Race:
Awards for Overall MAle & Female
Overall Male & Female Master
Top Three Male & Female finishers in 15 age groups (10 & under through 70 & over)
Contacts:
Gary Jenkins: [email protected]
Tom Bell: [email protected]
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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