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
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Event summary
Join us for the vibrant 2025 Veterans Salute 5K and 10K in Concord, Cabarrus, on Saturday, November 8, 2025! This uplifting event celebrates the incredible sacrifices of our nation's veterans while promoting health and community spirit. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a family looking for fun, there’s something for everyone! The 5K course takes you through scenic streets and the beautiful greenway, while the 10K offers a more challenging route through downtown Concord.
Bring the kids along to enjoy a dedicated kid's zone featuring a bounce house, inflatable obstacle course, and even a Humvee courtesy of the Army National Guard! Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers, as well as the top veteran in both categories, along with age group prizes. Don't miss the chance to be part of this meaningful event that combines fitness with patriotism. Sign up by October 17th to secure your exclusive T-shirt, and be ready to run, cheer, and celebrate our veterans together!
Bring the kids along to enjoy a dedicated kid's zone featuring a bounce house, inflatable obstacle course, and even a Humvee courtesy of the Army National Guard! Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers, as well as the top veteran in both categories, along with age group prizes. Don't miss the chance to be part of this meaningful event that combines fitness with patriotism. Sign up by October 17th to secure your exclusive T-shirt, and be ready to run, cheer, and celebrate our veterans together!
Organiser's Description
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.
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
5k Map [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Dg1D_vuyRas7q9ARq3nhVMuTw_ASarcp/view]
10k Map [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cfk_Y0rt-OBdBR3-H838p89fD1bM5igk/view]
Event Map [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QEn2imM7g5UT5CMdDNsZrwd-CMOFcCzA/view?usp=sharing]
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].
Registrations by October 17th are guaranteed an awesome T-Shirt! There is limited inventory left for 10k participant sweatshirts. Register now to guarantee yours.
T-Shirt/Sweatshirt Mock Up [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y8vkQHQCIx3QwHJyDc2ukMwJ9nyonH-W/view]
Age Group & 10k Finisher Medal Mock Ups [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ArEbuzHvxWDk9ysy6vXBVBMCHW8lZSOn/view]
PACKET PICK UP:
* Thursday, November 6th at the David Phillips Activity Center (946 Burrage Rd NE, Concord, 28025) from 5:30pm to 8pm
* Race Day Packet Pick Up: Starts at 7:30am
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.
Food Truck: Juiced Up Ressy - Click here [https://www.juiicedupreesyllc.com/] for more information
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
5k Map [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Dg1D_vuyRas7q9ARq3nhVMuTw_ASarcp/view]
10k Map [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cfk_Y0rt-OBdBR3-H838p89fD1bM5igk/view]
Event Map [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QEn2imM7g5UT5CMdDNsZrwd-CMOFcCzA/view?usp=sharing]
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].
Registrations by October 17th are guaranteed an awesome T-Shirt! There is limited inventory left for 10k participant sweatshirts. Register now to guarantee yours.
T-Shirt/Sweatshirt Mock Up [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y8vkQHQCIx3QwHJyDc2ukMwJ9nyonH-W/view]
Age Group & 10k Finisher Medal Mock Ups [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ArEbuzHvxWDk9ysy6vXBVBMCHW8lZSOn/view]
PACKET PICK UP:
* Thursday, November 6th at the David Phillips Activity Center (946 Burrage Rd NE, Concord, 28025) from 5:30pm to 8pm
* Race Day Packet Pick Up: Starts at 7:30am
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.
Food Truck: Juiced Up Ressy - Click here [https://www.juiicedupreesyllc.com/] for more information
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