November 13, 2021-7th Annual Veterans Memorial 5k hosted by American Legion Post 29

Published on: 9/16/2021

AMERICAN LEGION POST 29 PRESENTS

THE 7TH ANNUAL VETERANS MEMORIAL 5K RUN

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2021 at the Marietta Square!

 

The Veterans Memorial 5K is open to runners and walkers of all ages, wheel chair and stroller accessible, and pet friendly.  Please come out, enjoy the activities and join the fun while supporting our veterans.  Cost of the 5K is $30 through October 20th; $35 through November 10th and $40 on race day (cash or check only).  This event is an AJC Peachtree Road Race Official Qualifying Event. 

 

Just announced!  Website/Social Media/Race Promotion!  American Legion is offering a $5.00 Discount to Military, Veterans and First Responders Runners/Walkers! 

 

Please see attached for more information and/or visit www.post29marietta.org/5krace or www.active.com to register NOW!

 

The Georgia Army National Guard Recruiting & Retention Team will be attending this community engagement event with static displays of military vehicles. 

 

The awesome group from the Shepherd’s Men will be participating this year in their gear!

 

Plans are underway to simulcast the 5K with GAARNG deployed soldiers from the Southwest Border in Texas to run the Veterans Memorial 5K at the same time as the race in Marietta! This will be a LIVE FEED available for viewing on screens that will be set up in the Marietta Square! 

 

If you participated in the Live Feed from Afghanistan during the 2019 Veterans Memorial 5K, we hope you can join us for this in-person event!

 

Military Appreciation Celebration will be held at Glover Park following the

Race featuring the Georgia Symphony Orchestra and Choral Group.

Vet Mem 5k 2021 Race flyer 7.25.21

Proceeds to benefit the Shepherd’s Men SHARE Initiative, the Georgia National Guard Foundation and the Post 29 Service Office.  THANK YOU for your support!