Come out and support our veterans by joining us for our Veterans Day 5K! Featuring the local community, veterans, and families, along with food trucks, vendors, and Veteran Service Organizations on site. This event is free admission and open to the public.
Event Name: Veterans Day 5K
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Location: James H. Quillen VA Medical Center campus (Main Campus)
Cost: Free admission / open to the public
Parking Recommendation: Park in the parking garage behind Building 160. Make sure to come early to find parking!
Tip: Make sure to bring a chair!
Arrival & Schedule Recommendations:
07:45 AM – 08:00 AM (Recommended Arrival): If you are running or walking the 5K, plan to arrive during this window. This gives you a 30-to-45-minute buffer to navigate campus access points, clear early morning traffic, park smoothly, and walk over to the registration tables right when they open.
08:30 AM: Registration opens (on-site registration tables open).
09:11 AM: Registration closes just prior to the race start time, and the 5K Race officially begins!
Additional Information:
Where to Sign Up: Registration takes place on-site at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center campus on the morning of the event. You can also reference the flyer details.
Contact: For more information, please reach out to menley.bergeron@va.gov.
