2025 Veterans Salute 5K and 10K Presented By: American Legion Post 51
- Date Sat 8th November 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Concord, North Carolina
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 2025 Veterans Salute 5K and 10K on Saturday, November 8th, 2025, in the vibrant city of Concord, Cabarrus! This uplifting and patriotic event is dedicated to honoring the brave individuals who have served our nation. Starting on McCachern Blvd beside the Cabarrus County Parking Lot, participants can choose between a thrilling 5K or a challenging 10K course that winds through scenic routes and showcases the community's spirit.
The 5K race will lead runners along Corban Ave, with a turnaround at Tribune, while the 10K course takes a more adventurous path through the greenway and downtown Concord. Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as recognizing the top veterans and age group finishers. Plus, don't miss the chance to support inclusion in sports with the Speed for Need program, which enables riders with special needs to participate in the races. Register by October 17th to secure your awesome T-shirt and be among the first 100 10K registrants to receive a cozy hoodie. Join us for a day of fitness, camaraderie, and heartfelt appreciation for our
The 5K race will lead runners along Corban Ave, with a turnaround at Tribune, while the 10K course takes a more adventurous path through the greenway and downtown Concord. Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as recognizing the top veterans and age group finishers. Plus, don't miss the chance to support inclusion in sports with the Speed for Need program, which enables riders with special needs to participate in the races. Register by October 17th to secure your awesome T-shirt and be among the first 100 10K registrants to receive a cozy hoodie. Join us for a day of fitness, camaraderie, and heartfelt appreciation for our
Organiser's Description
Come join us for this patriotic run to salute those who have served this great Nation!
Races will begin on McCachern Blvd beside the Cabarrus County Parking Lot. The 5k will run toward Corban Ave, take a right onto Corban Ave, left onto Union, Turnaround at Tribune, run back to Corban into Greenway and back up to the finish using Downtown Connector. The 10k will run toward Corban Ave, take a left and down into the greenway and up to Lawndale, Patton Ave, connect to McAllister Ave, SunnySide, left on Winfield, left on Ingleside, right on Caldwell, left on Hillcrest, and into downtown Concord using Union, back down Corban Ave, and use the downtown connector for the finish. Awards given to overall top 3 male and female, top veteran in male and female, and to the top three male and female finishers in each age group: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69,70-74, 75 and over.
USATF Certificated Courses: 5k: NC24004DF 10k: NC21008DF
SPEED FOR NEED [https://speedforneed.org/] - Riders with a special need in a customized racing wheelchairs to help them complete the Veterans Salute 5k or 10k. The mission is to raise awareness and foster inclusion. Speed for Need provides the wheelchair and the runner. If you would like to reserve a racing wheelchair, please contact Zack Roehrs at [email protected].
Register by October 17th to be guaranteed an awesome T-Shirt! First 100 10k registrants receive a hoodie! 10k participants must register by October 17th to be guaranteed their hoodie size.
Race Day Registration: Starts at 7:30am on Race Day (CARD ONLY). Increase price of $10 for the 5k and 10k. While supplies last for all race day registrations.
Veterans: $15 for 5k; $25 for 10k
Fun Run (1 mile) begins at 8:30am, 5k and 10k at 9:00am. Start/Finish line on McCachern Blvd and following the Downtown
Connector Greenway with a 1/2 mile turnaround.
Races will begin on McCachern Blvd beside the Cabarrus County Parking Lot. The 5k will run toward Corban Ave, take a right onto Corban Ave, left onto Union, Turnaround at Tribune, run back to Corban into Greenway and back up to the finish using Downtown Connector. The 10k will run toward Corban Ave, take a left and down into the greenway and up to Lawndale, Patton Ave, connect to McAllister Ave, SunnySide, left on Winfield, left on Ingleside, right on Caldwell, left on Hillcrest, and into downtown Concord using Union, back down Corban Ave, and use the downtown connector for the finish. Awards given to overall top 3 male and female, top veteran in male and female, and to the top three male and female finishers in each age group: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69,70-74, 75 and over.
USATF Certificated Courses: 5k: NC24004DF 10k: NC21008DF
SPEED FOR NEED [https://speedforneed.org/] - Riders with a special need in a customized racing wheelchairs to help them complete the Veterans Salute 5k or 10k. The mission is to raise awareness and foster inclusion. Speed for Need provides the wheelchair and the runner. If you would like to reserve a racing wheelchair, please contact Zack Roehrs at [email protected].
Register by October 17th to be guaranteed an awesome T-Shirt! First 100 10k registrants receive a hoodie! 10k participants must register by October 17th to be guaranteed their hoodie size.
Race Day Registration: Starts at 7:30am on Race Day (CARD ONLY). Increase price of $10 for the 5k and 10k. While supplies last for all race day registrations.
Veterans: $15 for 5k; $25 for 10k
Fun Run (1 mile) begins at 8:30am, 5k and 10k at 9:00am. Start/Finish line on McCachern Blvd and following the Downtown
Connector Greenway with a 1/2 mile turnaround.
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