The Rough Rider Memorial 5K
- Date Sat 20th September 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Calhoun, Georgia
- Price $28.45 - $33.94
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating 6th Annual Rough Rider Memorial 5K on Saturday, September 20th, 2025, in Calhoun, Georgia! Taking place at the scenic Black and Yellow Park, located at 10 McDaniel Station Rd, this exciting event honors the 14 brave Rough Riders who lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan. Participants can enjoy a fast and mostly flat race through the beautiful park, with the 5K starting at 8:00 AM.
This year, don’t miss the chance to connect with deployed soldiers in Kosovo during a unique "Live Run"! Registration is just $30 for pre-race sign-ups until September 14th, guaranteeing your T-shirt size, while day-of registration is $40. With awards for the top male and female finishers across various age categories, everyone has a chance to shine! Proceeds from the race support the local VFW Post 5376, contributing to the maintenance of the Rough Rider Memorial Wall and funding veteran and family events. So lace up your running shoes and be part of this heartfelt tribute—rain or shine!
This year, don’t miss the chance to connect with deployed soldiers in Kosovo during a unique "Live Run"! Registration is just $30 for pre-race sign-ups until September 14th, guaranteeing your T-shirt size, while day-of registration is $40. With awards for the top male and female finishers across various age categories, everyone has a chance to shine! Proceeds from the race support the local VFW Post 5376, contributing to the maintenance of the Rough Rider Memorial Wall and funding veteran and family events. So lace up your running shoes and be part of this heartfelt tribute—rain or shine!
Organiser's Description
FOR THE FALLEN! FOR THE PRESENT! FOR THE FUTURE!
JOIN US for the 6th. Annual Running of the ROUGH RIDER MEMORIAL 5K (AND/OR "TOT TROT") - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH 2025, at the Black and Yellow Park (Calhoun City Recreation Park) located at 10 McDaniel Station Rd, Calhoun, GA 30701. This run is in honor of the 14 Rough Riders killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Proceeds generated from the race allow the local Calhoun, GA VFW Post 5376 to maintain and improve the Rough Rider Memorial Wall located at the 1-108th Headquarters in Calhoun, GA. Additionally, VFW Post 5376 also utilizes funds for Soldier, Veteran, and family functions at the post! This run is in honor of the 14 fallen soldiers from this unit!
NEW THIS YEAR!!!! THERE WILL BE A "LIVE RUN" WITH THE UNIT ITSELF WHO IS DEPLOYED IN KOSOVO! PLEASE NOTE - IF YOU ARE IN UNIT AND NEED TO REGISTER TO HAVE YOUR T-SHIRT AND RACE BIB(S) SHIPPED, PLEASE BE SURE TO REGISTER BY SUNDAY EVENING AUGUST 18TH!!!! SO WE CAN BE SURE YOUR SHIRT AND RACE BIB ARRIVE IN TIME!!!
REGISTRATION: $30 5K Pre-Race Registration Fee (Runs until 11:00 PM, Sunday evening, September 14th.) You must register by this date to guarantee your T-shirt size and lock in at the reduced rate!) $40 Race Day Registration Rate.
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP FOR THOSE PRE-REGISTERED: More information will be forthcoming to those that pre-register with regards to Packet Pickup location and time!
RACE ROUTE:
The route itself utilizes the paths in and around the Calhoun City Recreation Departments Black and Yellow park! Its a VERY fast, very scenic, and (mostly) flat route in and around the park that we know you will enjoy!
5K START-FINISH & RACE DAY PARKING:
Both the Start & Finish Lines are located in Calhoun City Recreation Department (Park), 10 McDaniel Station Rd., Calhoun GA, 30701
Race Day Parking: There is plenty of race day parking in the park adjacent to the ball fields and the start/finish line.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
*6:45 AM Race Day Registration Opens
*7:45 AM Race Day Registration Closes
*8:00 AM 5K Start Time
*9:15 AM Awards Presentation
AWARDS:
Awards will be given to the following:
*Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Winners
*Top Masters Male and Top Masters Female Winners
*Top 3 Male & Female in the following Age Categories: 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, 75-79, 80 & Over
WE DO HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US FOR THIS OUTSTANDING YEAR 6 RACE IN SUPPORT OF A TREMENDOUS CAUSE!
PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT.
JOIN US for the 6th. Annual Running of the ROUGH RIDER MEMORIAL 5K (AND/OR "TOT TROT") - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH 2025, at the Black and Yellow Park (Calhoun City Recreation Park) located at 10 McDaniel Station Rd, Calhoun, GA 30701. This run is in honor of the 14 Rough Riders killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Proceeds generated from the race allow the local Calhoun, GA VFW Post 5376 to maintain and improve the Rough Rider Memorial Wall located at the 1-108th Headquarters in Calhoun, GA. Additionally, VFW Post 5376 also utilizes funds for Soldier, Veteran, and family functions at the post! This run is in honor of the 14 fallen soldiers from this unit!
NEW THIS YEAR!!!! THERE WILL BE A "LIVE RUN" WITH THE UNIT ITSELF WHO IS DEPLOYED IN KOSOVO! PLEASE NOTE - IF YOU ARE IN UNIT AND NEED TO REGISTER TO HAVE YOUR T-SHIRT AND RACE BIB(S) SHIPPED, PLEASE BE SURE TO REGISTER BY SUNDAY EVENING AUGUST 18TH!!!! SO WE CAN BE SURE YOUR SHIRT AND RACE BIB ARRIVE IN TIME!!!
REGISTRATION: $30 5K Pre-Race Registration Fee (Runs until 11:00 PM, Sunday evening, September 14th.) You must register by this date to guarantee your T-shirt size and lock in at the reduced rate!) $40 Race Day Registration Rate.
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP FOR THOSE PRE-REGISTERED: More information will be forthcoming to those that pre-register with regards to Packet Pickup location and time!
RACE ROUTE:
The route itself utilizes the paths in and around the Calhoun City Recreation Departments Black and Yellow park! Its a VERY fast, very scenic, and (mostly) flat route in and around the park that we know you will enjoy!
5K START-FINISH & RACE DAY PARKING:
Both the Start & Finish Lines are located in Calhoun City Recreation Department (Park), 10 McDaniel Station Rd., Calhoun GA, 30701
Race Day Parking: There is plenty of race day parking in the park adjacent to the ball fields and the start/finish line.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
*6:45 AM Race Day Registration Opens
*7:45 AM Race Day Registration Closes
*8:00 AM 5K Start Time
*9:15 AM Awards Presentation
AWARDS:
Awards will be given to the following:
*Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Winners
*Top Masters Male and Top Masters Female Winners
*Top 3 Male & Female in the following Age Categories: 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, 75-79, 80 & Over
WE DO HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US FOR THIS OUTSTANDING YEAR 6 RACE IN SUPPORT OF A TREMENDOUS CAUSE!
PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT.
Races
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The Rough Rider Memorial 5K
Incl. $3.94 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$33.94
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The Rough Rider Memorial "Tot Trot"
Incl. $3.45 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$28.45
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The Rough Rider Memorial 5K - Virtual Option /Ghost Runner
Incl. $3.94 Fee & T-Shirt
$33.94
I would like to support the cause but cannot attend in person (and would still like a T-Shirt!). -
Rough Rider Memorial 5K-Mobilized Participants
Incl. $3.94 Fee & T-Shirt
$33.94
This Registration Option is for Mobilized Participants only! It's a special registration options for personnel in uniform (and our NATO Partners) currently deployed! PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION ENDS AUGUST 18th for this catatory in order to allow time to ship bib and T-shirts!
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