MONTFORD POINT MARINES 5K RACE

About the Event

Atlanta Montford Point Marines (ATL-MPM) 5K Race: Veterans Fun Run
Honor the Legacy. Promote Health. Engage the Community.

Join us for the Atlanta Montford Point Marines (ATL-MPM) 5K Race, a premier event dedicated to honoring the heroic legacy of the Montford Point Marines. This Veterans Fun Run is designed to celebrate history while promoting health, fitness, and community engagement throughout the greater Atlanta area.

Whether you are a competitive runner seeking a timed personal record or a family looking for a meaningful morning walk, this event offers a distance and pace for everyone.

📅 Event Details

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026

Race Start: 8:00 AM

Location: To be finalized (Mableton, GA)

🏃 Registration Categories
We offer multiple ways to participate, with Early Bird pricing available now:

5K Timed Run: For those looking for official results. Includes a custom bib, professional chip timing, a race t-shirt, and a finisher medal.

5K Untimed Walk/Run: A relaxed way to support the cause. Includes a bib, race t-shirt, and a finisher medal.

Kids Fun Run: A special event for our youngest athletes. Includes a bib and a finisher ribbon.

Virtual 5K: Can’t make it to Mableton? Participate from anywhere! We will mail your race shirt and finisher medal directly to you.

🎖️ Why We Run
The Montford Point Marines were the first African Americans to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps, breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations. By joining this race, you are helping to keep their legacy alive while supporting a healthy, active community.

After the race, stick around for our post-race festival featuring music, refreshments, and family-friendly activities!

Races Offered

5K Run

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$35.00

Kids Fun Run

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$0.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Mableton.

thermostat Temperature

18.1° / 28.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

18.3° / 28.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 4m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.2 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

71.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:21

nightlight Sunset

19:43

About Mableton

Learn more about the host city, Mableton.

Mableton is a city in Cobb County, Georgia, United States. Voters of the unincorporated area of Mableton approved a referendum to incorporate on November 8, 2022, and six council members were elected on March 21, 2023, with Michael Owens elected as mayor of Mableton in the 2023 Mableton mayoral election. According to the 2020 census, the census-designated area Mableton had a population of 37,115.