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Veterans Day 5K Hosted by the Cherry Blossom Festival

Sat November 9, 2024 Macon, GA 31206 US Directions

Veterans Day 5K

Walk, run, skip or roll as we honor the veterans in our community.

Location and Parking
- Middle Georgia State University - 100 University Parkway Macon, GA 31206
- Parking for the 5K will be located in East Parking Lot.
- The start of the 5K will be outside of the Student Life Center, building 10 on the map.

Registration
- Online registration for in person event ends Thursday, November 7, 2024.
- Same day registration is onsite only.

Pricing for In-Person 5K Participants
- $35 until September 30, 2024
- $40 until November 8, 2024 *Signup by October 23, 2024 to be guaranteed a t-shirt.
- $50 day of registration

Refund Policy
- No refunds will be

Service Animals
- Service animals are welcomed and allowed.

Day of 5K Schedule
- 7:00am – Registration and Packet Pick Up
- 8:25am - National Anthem
- 8:30am - 5K Begins
- Approximately at 9:30am - Awards Ceremony

Weather Policy
- Veterans Day 5K is rain or shine, but in the case of inclement weather race officials may cancel or delay the event in consideration of public safety. As a reminder, registration fees are non-refundable.

Shirts
- Participants who register by October 23, 2024, will receive their shirt on race day. Race participants who register after October 23, 2024, are not guaranteed a shirt or the size requested.

Packet Pickup
- Packet pickup will take place the morning of the race starting at 7:00am at Middle Georgia State University near the Student Life Center. The area pickup location will be marked and a map will be sent to participants.
Start Time:
8:30am EST
End Time:
10:30am EST
Registration:
Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.

Veterans Day 5K Veteran Racers

Walk, run, skip or roll as we honor the veterans in our community.

Location and Parking
- Middle Georgia State University - 100 University Parkway Macon, GA 31206
- Parking for the 5K will be located in East Parking Lot.
- The start of the 5K will be outside of the Student Life Center, building 10 on the map.

Registration
- Online registration for in person event ends Thursday, November 7, 2024.
- Same day registration is onsite only.

Pricing for Veteran 5K Participants
- $25

Refund Policy
- No refunds will be

Service Animals
- Service animals are welcomed and allowed.

Day of 5K Schedule
- 7:00am – Registration and Packet Pick Up
- 8:25am - National Anthem
- 8:30am - 5K Begins
- Approximately at 9:30am - Awards Ceremony

Weather Policy
- Veterans Day 5K is rain or shine, but in the case of inclement weather race officials may cancel or delay the event in consideration of public safety. As a reminder, registration fees are non-refundable.

Shirts
- Participants who register by October 23, 2024, will receive their shirt on race day. Race participants who register after October 23, 2024, are not guaranteed a shirt or the size requested.

Packet Pickup
- Packet pickup will take place the morning of the race starting at 7:00am at Middle Georgia State University near the Student Life Center. The area pickup location will be marked, and a map will be sent to participants.
Start Time:
8:30am EST
End Time:
10:30am EST
Registration:
Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.

Veterans Day 5K Student Racer *Present student ID at race day registery table.

Walk, run, skip or roll as we honor the veterans in our community.

Location and Parking
- Middle Georgia State University - 100 University Parkway Macon, GA 31206
- Parking for the 5K will be located in East Parking Lot.
- The start of the 5K will be outside of the Student Life Center, building 10 on the map.

Registration
- Online registration for in person event ends Thursday, November 7, 2024.
- Same day registration is onsite only.

Pricing for Student 5K Participants
- $25

Refund Policy
- No refunds will be

Service Animals
- Service animals are welcomed and allowed.

Day of 5K Schedule
- 7:00am – Registration and Packet Pick Up
- 8:25am - National Anthem
- 8:30am - 5K Begins
- Approximately at 9:30am - Awards Ceremony

Weather Policy
- Veterans Day 5K is rain or shine, but in the case of inclement weather race officials may cancel or delay the event in consideration of public safety. As a reminder, registration fees are non-refundable.

Shirts
- Participants who register by October 23, 2024, will receive their shirt on race day. Race participants who register after October 23, 2024, are not guaranteed a shirt or the size requested.

Packet Pickup
- Packet pickup will take place the morning of the race starting at 7:00am at Middle Georgia State University near the Student Life Center. The area pickup location will be marked and a map will be sent to participants.
Start Time:
8:30am EST
End Time:
10:30am EST
Registration:
Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.

Veterans Day 5K Virtual Race Participant

Walk, run, skip or roll as we honor the veterans in our community.

Registration
- Registration for virtual participants ends November 8, 2024, at 5:00pm.

Refund Policy
- No refunds.

Pricing for Virtual Participant
- $30 plus a $10 shirt shipping fee. *See below for more information on shirts.

Awards
- Placing in the 5K is reserved for in-person, race day participants only. Virtual participants cannot place.

Shirts
- Participants who register by October 23, 2024, will receive their shirt by mail. Participants who register after October 23, 2024, are not guaranteed a shirt or the size requested.

Shirt Shipment
- You will be sent your shirt, and shipping is only available for the continental US; there is no shipping outside the continental US. A $10 shipping fee applies, and the fee is built into the registration price. Please note, registration and shipping fee are non-refundable.
Registration:
Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.

Veterans Day 5K Ghost Runner

For those wishing to help the veterans in our community without the commitment of putting on your running shoes.

In the event you wish not to run or cannot attend, and you would still like to contribute to veterans in Middle Georgia, this signup is for you. We appreciate your donation.

Registration Pricing
- $30 *No shirt and not eligible to place.

Refund Policy
- No refunds.

Awards
- Placing in the 5K is reserved for in-person, race day participants only.

Shirts
- Shirts are not provided for ghost runners.
Start Time:
8:30am EST
End Time:
10:30am EST
Registration:
Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.

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