2nd Annual Salute to Service 5k 2026

The 2nd Annual Salute to Service 5k is a 5 km run/walk in Athens, West Virginia, starting from 1000 Vermillion Street. It benefits Concord University’s Office of Veteran Services, with funds supporting veterans at Concord and their dependents. The event is a straightforward community 5k, not a large festival race. The entry fee is $20, the race occurs in the morning, and participants receive a T-shirt. The cause is as significant as the distance, appealing to walkers, casual runners, students, staff, local supporters, and anyone seeking a short race directly supporting veteran services on campus.