About the Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Atlanta
The courses run out-and-back, which keeps things straightforward and easy to follow. The terrain is rolling just enough to notice but nothing that demands special preparation. Water stations are spaced out along the route, though runners who want to push without stopping may want to carry their own hydration. The race is dedicated to honoring military veterans, and that purpose shapes the atmosphere.
Packet pickup happens race morning, opening an hour before the first wave goes off. Distances start at different times, with the half marathon going out before the shorter courses. Awards go to overall and masters-category leaders, plus age group placements across all distances.
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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
126finishers
20:51winner
36:52median
1:29:09cutoff
Top 3: A. Gomez (20:51) · Luke Mellon (21:36) · Connor O'Sullivan (22:00)
13.1 Miles · 2025 results
102finishers
1:21:26winner
2:01:57median
3:07:18cutoff
Top 3: Garrett Boden (1:21:26) · Jimmy Simmons (1:21:33) · Aaron Bonham (1:24:55)
10K · 2025 results
63finishers
37:07winner
1:03:40median
1:35:45cutoff
Top 3: Samuel Janasik (37:07) · Patrick Weinandy (39:46) · Jalil Atlaschi (42:29)
The Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Atlanta 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.
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 08:00$35
10K11/14/2026 08:00$40
13.1 Miles11/14/2026 07:30$55
5K11/14/2026 08:30$35
10K11/14/2026 08:30$35
13.1 Miles11/14/2026 08:30$35
5K11/14/2026 08:00Free
10K11/14/2026 08:00Free
13.1 Miles11/14/2026 07:30Free
5K11/14/2026 08:00$15
10K11/14/2026 08:00$15
13.1 Miles11/14/2026 07:30$15
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