Get ready for the 8th annual ASSAULT on KENNESAW MOUNTAIN MEMORIAL 5K RUN! Atlanta’s only organized memorial run up historical Kennesaw Mountain. Commemorating the 42 Georgia Army National Guard’s fallen Soldiers lost during the Global War on Terrorism 2001-Present.
You are invited to join us together with some of The Georgia National Guard’s finest in participating on Saturday, November 2nd at 7:30 a.m. for the opening ceremony and ASSAULT up Kennesaw Mountain starting at 8:00am, followed by the Awards Ceremony, located on Top of Kennesaw Mountain at 9:00am.
All proceeds benefit the GA National Guard Family Support Foundation, Inc.
While the ASSAULT is up historical Kennesaw Mountain, the assembly, opening ceremony, and parking will be at Grace Community Church. The finish line is at the top of the mountain and racers will then use a short cut to get back the church parking lot.
No vehicles will be allowed to go to the top of the mountain for the Awards Ceremony. So, if you have friends or loved ones that want to meet you at the top. Make sure they are aware of this, and they plan to move up the trail to the top for the 9:00am awards ceremony.
We will supply fruit/ water and restrooms, prior to the race we will also supply a vehicle to take bags to the top, extra clothes, food, water etc.
Awards Categories
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall female and male finishers
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals in each male and female age group
Race Age Awards Categories.
10 and under,11-15,16-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31-35, 36-40, 41-45, 46-50, 51-55, 56-60, 61-65, 66-70, 71-75 ,76-80 ,80 and older.
- First Unit Gideon to the Top!
All Assaulters receive:
- An awesome Assault on Kennesaw Mtn 5K 2019 t-shirt.
- AoKM running bib
- AoKM finisher medal
- Banana and bottle of water at the end of the race.
- The accomplishment of completing the AoKM and supporting a great cause!
Race Day Events:
6-7:15 a.m. - Late registration ($40)
6-7:15 a.m. - Packet pick-up
7:30 a.m. - Pre-Assault ceremony commemorating our fallen warriors
8:00 a.m. - ASSAULT begins
9:00 a.m. - Awards ceremony
