2026 Veterans Salute 5K and 10K Presented by: American Legion Post 51
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Concord, North Carolina
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us on Saturday, November 7, 2026, for the 2026 Veterans Salute 5K and 10K in Concord, Cabarrus, an exhilarating event dedicated to honoring those who have bravely served our nation. This patriotic run promises a day filled with fun and community spirit, featuring a kid's zone complete with a bounce house, balloon artist, inflatable obstacle course, and basketball hoops, along with a special appearance by a Humvee courtesy of the Army National Guard.
The races will kick off at 9:00 AM on McCachern Blvd, with the 5K course winding through scenic streets toward Corban Ave and back, while the 10K course offers a more challenging route, taking runners through the beautiful greenway and downtown Concord. Participants will have the chance to earn awards in various categories, including the overall top finishers and age group winners. Plus, be sure to register by October 16th to guarantee your exclusive race T-shirt! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate our veterans and enjoy a spirited day of running and community connection.
The races will kick off at 9:00 AM on McCachern Blvd, with the 5K course winding through scenic streets toward Corban Ave and back, while the 10K course offers a more challenging route, taking runners through the beautiful greenway and downtown Concord. Participants will have the chance to earn awards in various categories, including the overall top finishers and age group winners. Plus, be sure to register by October 16th to guarantee your exclusive race T-shirt! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate our veterans and enjoy a spirited day of running and community connection.
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 TBA
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 roehrsz@concordnc.gov.
Registrations by October 16th are guaranteed an awesome T-Shirt! There is limited inventory left for 10k participant sweatshirts. Register now to guarantee yours.
T-Shirt/Sweatshirt TBA
Age Group & 10k Finisher Medal Mock Ups
PACKET PICK UP:
* Thursday, November 5th at the Academy Recreation Center (147 Academy Ave NW) 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.
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 TBA
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 roehrsz@concordnc.gov.
Registrations by October 16th are guaranteed an awesome T-Shirt! There is limited inventory left for 10k participant sweatshirts. Register now to guarantee yours.
T-Shirt/Sweatshirt TBA
Age Group & 10k Finisher Medal Mock Ups
PACKET PICK UP:
* Thursday, November 5th at the Academy Recreation Center (147 Academy Ave NW) 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.
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2026 Veterans Salute 5K and 10K Presented by: American Legion Post 51
