THE Rocketshot 5K (in memory of Jamie McHenry)
Updated
Saturday, July 31, 2027, first start 7:30 AM, in Roswell (9310 Scott Road). Distances: 5K. Entry from $35.
Course and race notes
This Certified Peachtree Road Race 5k course, is a 5k to to honor the memory of Jamie McHenry, our 13 year old son who was hit and killed by a car on a Spring Break trip in 2013.
All proceeds are used to award youth athletic scholarships, character awards and school improvements in the North Fulton area.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, July 31
2027 · in 266 days
Start time
7:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$35
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closed online
Online signup closed Jul 31, 2027
Opened Apr 1, 2027
Race day in Roswell
Weather
90° / 70°F
Typical high and low for July 31, with a 37% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Atlanta Peachtree Airport, GA (9.1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:47 AM – 8:40 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 43 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
12 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.2 mi away.
Places to eat
- Moe's Southwest Grill quick bite0.2 mi
- Asian Kitchen restaurant0.3 mi
- Pizza Hut restaurant0.3 mi
- Café au Lait cafe0.3 mi
8 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.2 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 Jul 30
Where to stay
12 within 3 mi37 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Country Inn & Suites
About 7 min drive2.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Holiday Inn Express Alpharetta - Roswell
About 7 min drive2.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Ramada Alpharetta/Atlanta North
About 7 min drive2.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Studio 6
About 7 min drive2.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Economy Hotel Roswell
About 7 min drive2.5 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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