THE ROCKETSHOT 5K (in memory of Jamie McHenry)
THE ROCKETSHOT 5K (in memory of Jamie McHenry) is a running race on July 31, 2027 in Roswell, GA, with entry fees from $20 to $35.
- Date
- July 31, 2027 (328 days to go)
- Location
- 9310 Scott Road, Roswell, GA
- Price
- $20–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
This Certified Peachtree Road Race 5k course, is a 5k to to honor the memory of Jamie McHenry, our 13 year old son who was hit and killed by a car on a Spring Break trip in 2013. All proceeds are used to award youth athletic scholarships , character awards and school improvements in the North Fulton area. Race includes 5k race with over $500 in Dick's Sporting Goods Bonus Cash for winners, Fun Run for the kids (with medals for all participants), live music on the race route, food and refreshments back at the stadium, silent auction and raffle.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
90°
Typical Low
70°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Atlanta Peachtree Ap, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Roswell, GA
Population
92,577
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,038 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 27 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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328
Days to train
- Race
- THE ROCKETSHOT 5K (in memory of Jamie McHenry)
- Date
- July 31, 2027
- Location
- 9310 Scott Road, Roswell, GA
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THE ROCKETSHOT 5K (in memory of Jamie McHenry)
Jul 31, 2027