Salute to Veterans 5k/10k/Half Marathon - Virtual Challenge

Sunday, November 1 – Sunday, November 15, 2026

Dawsonville, Georgia

$13.10–$39.10 · 9 races

5km, 10km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon Virtual Challenge! Taking place from November 1 to November 15, 2026, in Dawsonville, Georgia, this uplifting event is dedicated to honoring our nation's brave veterans. Participants can choose to run, walk, or jog at their own pace while showing gratitude for those who have served. All veterans can join for free (just a $10 fee for shipping), while active duty military can participate for only $15. Family members and supporters are also invited to join in the celebration at the regular registration rate.

Every participant will receive a custom finisher medal and bib to commemorate their efforts and dedication. This virtual challenge not only allows you to focus on fitness but also fosters community spirit as you run in tribute to our heroes. Whether you're participating in honor of a loved one or as a veteran yourself, the Salute to Veterans challenge is a meaningful way to give back. Join us for this special event and let’s make every mile count in support of our veterans!

Races

Virtual 5k
Virtual

Incl. $4.10 Fee & T-Shirt

Run when & Where you want. Do it all at once, or break into bite sized chunks.

Sunday, Nov 1, 2026

$39.10

Register
Virtual 10k
Virtual

Incl. $4.10 Fee & T-Shirt

Run when & Where you want. Do it all at once, or break into bite sized chunks.

Sunday, Nov 1, 2026

$39.10

Register
Virtual Half Marathon
Virtual

Incl. $4.10 Fee & T-Shirt

Run when & Where you want. Do it all at once, or break into bite sized chunks.

Sunday, Nov 1, 2026

$39.10

Register
Virtual 5k-Veteran
Virtual

Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

This event (Veteran 5K) is FREE for Veterans. Veterans receive a free race entry, finisher medal and chance at awards. Race shirt will have to be purchased at time of registration if you would like one. A form of Veteran ID will need to shown at registration/bib pick up.

Sunday, Nov 1, 2026

$13.10

Register
Virtual 10k-Veteran
Virtual

Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

This event (Veteran 10K) is FREE for Veterans. Veterans receive a free race entry, finisher medal and chance at awards. Race shirt will have to be purchased at time of registration if you would like one. A form of Veteran ID will need to shown at registration/bib pick up.

Sunday, Nov 1, 2026

$13.10

Register
Virtual Half Marathon-Veteran
Virtual

Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

This event (Veteran Half Marathon) is FREE for Veterans. Veterans receive a free race entry, finisher medal and chance at awards. Race shirt will have to be purchased at time of registration if you would like one. A form of Veteran ID will need to shown at registration/bib pick up.

Sunday, Nov 1, 2026

$13.10

Register
Virtual 5k-Active Duty
Virtual

Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt

This event (Active Duty 5K) is $15 for Active Duty Personal. Active Duty receive, finisher medal and chance at awards. Race shirt will have to be purchased at time of registration if you would like one. A form of Military ID will need to shown at registration/bib pick up.

Sunday, Nov 1, 2026

$18.60

Register
Virtual 10k-Active Duty
Virtual

Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt

This event (Active Duty 10K) is $15 for Active Duty Personal. Active Duty receive, finisher medal and chance at awards. Race shirt will have to be purchased at time of registration if you would like one. A form of Military ID will need to shown at registration/bib pick up.

Sunday, Nov 1, 2026

$18.60

Register
Virtual Half Marathon-Active Duty
Virtual

Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt

This event (Active Duty Half Marathon) is $15 for Active Duty Personal. Active Duty receive, finisher medal and chance at awards. Race shirt will have to be purchased at time of registration if you would like one. A form of Military ID will need to shown at registration/bib pick up.

Sunday, Nov 1, 2026

$18.60

Register

Organiser's description

JOIN US DURING NOVEMBER FOR THE SALUTE TO VETERANS 5K/10K/HALF MARATHON VIRTUAL CHALLENGE, A MEANINGFUL RACE DEDICATED TO HONORING THE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE SERVED OUR COUNTRY. WHETHER YOURE RUNNING IN TRIBUTE, ALONGSIDE A VETERAN, OR AS A VETERAN YOURSELF, THIS EVENT IS A POWERFUL WAY TO SHOW GRATITUDE AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT.

AS A TOKEN OF APPRECIATION, ALL VETERANS RACE FOR FREE ($10 TO PAY FOR SHIPPING), AND ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY CAN PARTICIPATE FOR JUST $15. FAMILY MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO JOIN AT THE REGULAR REGISTRATION RATE AND BE PART OF THIS SPECIAL DAY OF RECOGNITION AND CELEBRATION. (ID REQUIRED - ANY FORM OF GOVERNMENT ISSUED MILITARY ID)

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL & CUSTOM BIBBECAUSE EVERY MILE RUN IN HONOR OF OUR HEROES DESERVES TO BE CELEBRATED.

COME RUN, WALK, AND STAND IN SUPPORTBECAUSE HONORING OUR VETERANS NEVER GOES OUT OF STRIDE.

This is event is a Virtual Only Challenge, if you want to participate in one of our live events, please visit our race series page by CLICKING HERE https://runsignup.com/Series/salutetoveterans.