Sat, Aug 1, 2026

THE ROCKETSHOT 5K (in memory of Jamie McHenry)

Roswell, GA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Jul 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the ROCKETSHOT 5K (in memory of Jamie McHenry)

The course is a certified Peachtree Road Race 5K route through Roswell, which means it has been measured and marked to standard. The race honors a teenager killed in a traffic accident, and the proceeds fund scholarships, awards, and school improvements for young people in the area. Live music plays along the route while you run.

The finish brings you back to a stadium, where there is food and refreshments afterward, along with a silent auction and raffle. A separate shorter fun run runs alongside the main race, aimed at younger kids.

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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.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

184finishers

22:02winner

39:32median

1:02:29cutoff

Top 3: Sam Wetherill (22:02) · Patrick Stysly (22:47) · Maggie Harrell (23:00)

The ROCKETSHOT 5K (in memory of Jamie McHenry) has been held every year since at least 2025. 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

3.1 Miles8/1/2026 07:30$35

ROCKETSHOT KIDS FUN RUN8/1/2026 08:45$20

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Common Questions About the THE ROCKETSHOT 5K (in memory of Jamie McHenry)

Will I finish last at the ROCKETSHOT 5K (in memory of Jamie McHenry)?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 39:32, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:02:29, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the ROCKETSHOT 5K (in memory of Jamie McHenry) a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (184 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 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the ROCKETSHOT 5K (in memory of Jamie McHenry)?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 22:02 while the median finisher took 39:32. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.