THE ROCKETSHOT 5K (in memory of Jamie McHenry)
- Date Sat 1st August 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Roswell, Georgia
- Price $22.20 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring and community-focused event at THE ROCKETSHOT 5K, taking place on Saturday, August 1st, 2026, in Roswell, Fulton. This certified Peachtree Road Race 5K course honors the memory of Jamie McHenry, a young soul whose life was tragically cut short. Participants will not only enjoy an exhilarating 5K race but also have the chance to win over $500 in Dick's Sporting Goods Bonus Cash!
The event is designed for all ages, featuring a Fun Run for kids where every participant will receive a medal. As you race, enjoy live music along the route, and after crossing the finish line, indulge in delicious food and refreshments back at the stadium. With a silent auction and a raffle, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved and support a great cause. All proceeds from the event go towards awarding youth athletic scholarships, character awards, and school improvements in the North Fulton area. Join us for a day of fun, community spirit, and remembrance!
The event is designed for all ages, featuring a Fun Run for kids where every participant will receive a medal. As you race, enjoy live music along the route, and after crossing the finish line, indulge in delicious food and refreshments back at the stadium. With a silent auction and a raffle, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved and support a great cause. All proceeds from the event go towards awarding youth athletic scholarships, character awards, and school improvements in the North Fulton area. Join us for a day of fun, community spirit, and remembrance!
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 1st August 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$38.10
THE 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 1st August 2026 (8:45AM EDT)
$22.20
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9310 Scott Road, Roswell, 30076, GA, United States
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