THE ROCKETSHOT 5K (in memory of Jamie McHenry)
- Date Sat 31st July 2027
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Roswell, Georgia
- Price $22.20 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant and meaningful RocketShot 5K on Saturday, July 31, 2027, in Roswell, Fulton. This certified Peachtree Road Race 5K course is not just a race; it’s a heartfelt tribute to the memory of Jamie McHenry, a spirited 13-year-old who tragically lost his life in 2013. Participants can look forward to an exhilarating 5K run that offers over $500 in Dick's Sporting Goods Bonus Cash for winners, alongside a Fun Run for kids that ensures every young participant walks away with a medal.
Experience the excitement of live music along the race route, and indulge in delicious food and refreshments waiting for you back at the stadium. The event also features a silent auction and raffle, with all proceeds dedicated to awarding youth athletic scholarships, character awards, and improvements for schools in the North Fulton area. Let’s come together to celebrate Jamie’s legacy while promoting youth athletics and community spirit!
Experience the excitement of live music along the race route, and indulge in delicious food and refreshments waiting for you back at the stadium. The event also features a silent auction and raffle, with all proceeds dedicated to awarding youth athletic scholarships, character awards, and improvements for schools in the North Fulton area. Let’s come together to celebrate Jamie’s legacy while promoting youth athletics and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
This Certified Peachtree Road Race 5k course, is a 5k to to honor the memory of Jamie McHenry, our 13 year old son who was hit and killed by a car on a Spring Break trip in 2013. All proceeds are used to award youth athletic scholarships , character awards and school improvements in the North Fulton area. Race includes 5k race with over $500 in Dick's Sporting Goods Bonus Cash for winners, Fun Run for the kids (with medals for all participants), live music on the race route, food and refreshments back at the stadium, silent auction and raffle.
Races
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ROCKETSHOT 5K (3.1 Mile Run/Walk)
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 31st July 2027 (7:30AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS 01 APR 27THE ROCKETSHOT 5K IS A PEACHTREE CERTIFIED 5K COURSE AND A FUN, COMMUNITY EVENT TO HONOR JAMIE MCHENRY, OUR 13 YEAR OLD SON, WHO WAS HIT AND KILLED BY A CAR DURING A SPRING BREAK TRIP IN 2013. JAMIE WAS A PASSIONATE LACROSSE PLAYER WITH THE NICKNAME, "ROCKETSHOT" FOR THE VELOCITY OF HIS SHOT ON GOAL. ALL PROCEEDS ARE USED TO AWARD ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS, CHARACTER AWARDS AND SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS! -
Rocketshot Kids Fun Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 31st July 2027 (8:45AM EDT)
$22.20
OPENS 01 APR 27
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9310 Scott Road, Roswell, 30076, GA, United States
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