Sat, Nov 14, 2026

Run 4 Vets 5K

Concord, GA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

5K1K

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Oct 30, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Run 4 Vets 5K

The course runs on paved roads through Concord, starting and finishing at the local fire station. It is an open course, so traffic is still moving, and volunteers lead and follow the pack the whole way. The route is well marked at every turn, with a water station partway through. Dogs on leashes are welcome.

Registration and packet pickup happen race morning at the start area before the gun goes off. Parking is in designated spots nearby, with a short walk to the fire station. After the race, there are refreshments at the finish, an awards ceremony, and inflatables set up for kids to play on throughout the morning.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

35finishers

19:10winner

35:36median

1:05:22cutoff

Top 3: Gage Lee (19:10) · Richard Lee (21:36) · Nick Huguenard (22:32)

The Run 4 Vets 5K has been held every year since at least 2024. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K11/14/2026 09:00$35

1K11/14/2026 10:00$15

T-Shirt Only11/14/2026 09:00$25

Honor a Deceased Veteran11/14/2026 09:00$50

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Common Questions About the Run 4 Vets 5K

Will I finish last at the Run 4 Vets 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 35:36, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:05:22, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Run 4 Vets 5K a good first 5K?

It is a small race (35 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Run 4 Vets 5K?

The 5K winner ran 19:10 while the median finisher took 35:36. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.