Kenly Salute To Service 5K

Kenly Salute To Service 5K

Join us on Saturday, November 7, 2026, for the inaugural Kenly Salute To Service 5K, a community 5K Run/Walk honoring the men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.

Hosted by the Kenly American Legion and Kenly Parks & Recreation, this event is designed to bring runners, walkers, families, veterans, and community members together for a morning of fitness, fellowship, and patriotism.

The race will feature a professionally timed 5K course, custom race shirts, finisher medals, age-group awards, and special recognition of our local veterans. Whether you're an experienced runner looking to compete for a fast time or simply want to walk or run in honor of a veteran, we invite you to be part of this special event.

Race Details
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Kenly, North Carolina
Distance: 5K Run/Walk

Participants will enjoy a professionally organized race experience, post-race refreshments, awards, and a special Veterans recognition ceremony. We encourage participants to run in honor or memory of a veteran who has made a difference in their life.


Registration prices

5K:

• Through Nov 5:  $35
• Nov 6-7:  $45

1 Mile:

• Through Nov 5:  $25
• Nov 6-7:  $35

Kids Dash:

• Through Nov 5:  $10
• Nov 6-7:  $15

Register by Oct 16th to reserve your Kenly Salute To Service 5K race shirt (sizes YS - 2X).  Shirts are not guaranteed after Oct 16.


5K Results & Awards

Race timing & Results provided by Precision Race.  5K runners can get their results in several ways:

• Visit our touch-screen Results Kiosk where you can get your personal results printout including time and ranking (overall, gender and age).
• View LIVE results online at ItsYourRace.com
• View LIVE results in the ItsYourRace mobile app

5K Awards:

• Top Overall male & female
• Top 3 males & females in these age groups:  12 & Under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Come out and help us make the Kenly Salute To Service 5K an annual tradition in our community while we celebrate and honor those who have sacrificed to protect our freedom.

Run. Walk. Remember. Honor.