THE ROCKETSHOT 5K (in memory of Jamie McHenry)
About the Event
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.
Join fellow runners on August 1, 2026 for the THE ROCKETSHOT 5K (in memory of Jamie McHenry). It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Roswell.
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ROCKETSHOT 5K (3.1 mile run/walk)
THE ROCKETSHOT 5K IS A PEACHTREE CERTIFIED 5K COURSE AND A FUN, COMMUNITY EVENT TO HONOR JAMIE MCHENRY, OUR 13 YEAR OLD SON, WHO WAS HIT AND KILLED BY A CAR DURING A SPRING BREAK TRIP IN 2013. JAMIE WAS A PASSIONATE LACROSSE PLAYER WITH THE NICKNAME, "ROCKETSHOT" FOR THE VELOCITY OF HIS SHOT ON GOAL. ALL PROCEEDS ARE USED TO AWARD ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS, CHARACTER AWARDS AND SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS!
About Roswell
THE ROCKETSHOT 5K (in memory of Jamie McHenry) takes place in Roswell, Georgia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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