Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Atlanta
Updated
Saturday, November 14, 2026, first start 7:30 AM, in Kennesaw (2501 Cobb Pl Ln NW). Distances: 5K, 10K, Half marathon. Entry from $15 to $55; the 5K goes from $35 to $37.50 after November 7.
Course and race notes
Join us Kennesaw, GA for the Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon, a meaningful race dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who have served our country.
Whether you’re running in tribute, alongside a veteran, or as a veteran yourself, this event is a powerful way to show gratitude and community support.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, November 14
2026 · in 7 days
Start time
7:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K10KHalf marathon
Price
$15 to $55
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sat Nov 7 (today)
Registration
Closing soon
Online signup closes Sat Nov 14 (in 7 days)
Opened Apr 8, 2026
Race day in Kennesaw
Weather
64° / 39°F
Typical high and low for November 14, with a 30% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Dallas 7 Ne, GA (10.2 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:09 AM – 5:36 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 21 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
2 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.3 mi away.
Places to eat
- Zama Mexican Cuisine and Margarita Bar restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Texas Roadhouse restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Cold Stone Creamery ice cream0.1 mi
- Birdies' Wings quick bite0.1 mi
62 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.3 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Nov 13
Where to stay
16 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)29 within 3 mi40 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Hampton Inn
About 1 min walkUnder 0.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Hilton Garden Inn
About 2 min walk0.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Homewood Suites
About 3 min walk0.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Comfort Inn Kennesaw
About 7 min walk0.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Country Inn & Suites
About 8 min walk0.4 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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