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MONTFORD POINT MARINES 5K RACE
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MONTFORD POINT MARINES 5K RACE

Mableton, Georgia, United States View on map
Sep 19, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

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! 

Pick your distance

Running

5K Run

Sep 19, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$35.00
Closed

Kids Fun Run

Sep 19, 2026 1.6K 9:00 AM
Free
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Mableton, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 19.0° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 29.8°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 19.0° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 36.6°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
12.6
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
4.8mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
75.3%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on September 19, 2026 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on September 19, 2026 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
12h 14m

The sun rises at 7:24 AM and sets at 7:39 PM local time (EDT) in Mableton on September 19, 2026 — 12h 14m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 8 Mableton events

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