Veterans Salute 5K and 10K Presented by: American Legion Post 51
Updated
Saturday, November 7, 2026, first start 8:30 AM, in Concord (Fifth Third Bank - Downtown Concord). Distances: 1 mile, 5K, 10K. Entry from $30.
Course and race notes
Come join us for this patriotic run to salute those who have served this great Nation!
There is something for everyone to enjoy with our have kid's zone: bounce house, balloon artist, an inflatable obstacle course, inflatable basketball hoops, and Humvee courtesy of the Army National Guard.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, November 7
2026 · today
Start time
8:30 AM
Earliest wave
Location
Fifth Third Bank - Downtown Concord
Concord, NC 28025
Area: Concord, Cabarrus & Union, Charlotte
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K10K
Price
$30
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closing soon
Online signup closes Sat Nov 7 (today)
Opened Jul 9, 2026
Race day in Concord
Weather
High 64°F
Sunny, wind 1 to 9 mph.
National Weather Service forecast, issued Nov 7, 1:23 AM EST. Latest forecast
Daylight
6:48 AM – 5:23 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Air quality
Good AQI 25
Air quality should be fine for racing. Main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5).
Forecast for Saturday by North Carolina DEQ - Division of Air Quality, from AirNow (EPA), issued November 6. Preliminary. Latest on airnow.gov
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Nov 6
Where to stay
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