Long before his success as a Country Music star, Craig Morgan answered a higher calling—serving his country in the United States Army and Army Reserve. Drawing on a lifetime of service, Craig continues to give back to our military veterans and, prior to his headlining show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Saturday, November 7, the Grand Ole Opry member will host Craig Morgan’s Veterans Day 5K, supported by Humana, that morning at the Grand Ole Opry House. Registration is open now at veteransday5k.com and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Opry Trust Fund, Operation Finally Home, the USO and the Dickson County Craig Morgan Foundation.

“We celebrate Veterans Day each year to honor the men and women who have served our great nation in our US military. I am inviting you to join me on November 7 to run, honor and remember our Veterans during this first-ever race and give back to those who have already given us so much.”

Whether you’re chasing a personal best, honoring a loved one who served, or simply looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Veterans Day weekend, this event offers an experience unlike any other. Craig Morgan’s Veterans Day 5k will celebrate the courage, sacrifice, and service of our nation’s veterans while bringing together runners, walkers, active-duty service members, military families, and supporters for an unforgettable morning of community and patriotism. Participants will enjoy a professionally timed 5K, commemorative race swag, a patriotic finish line celebration, and opportunities to support organizations dedicated to serving veterans, active-duty service members, and  military families.

EVENT DETAILS:

  • Event: Craig Morgan’s Veterans Day 5K
  • Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
  • Location:  Grand Ole Opry House, 600 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville, Tenn.
  • Distances: 5K
  • Beneficiaries: Opry Trust Fund, Operation Finally Home, USO, and the Dickson County Craig Morgan Foundation
  • Registration: veteransday5k.com
    • Exclusive VIP Pre-Race Meet & Greet with Craig Morgan Available, Space Is Limited

Written by Johnny Cummings and Krista Marie and produced by Craig with Phil O’Donnell and Mickey Jack Cones, Craig’s latest release, “Blanket of Stars,” honors the sacrifice and dedication of the men and women who serve our country and reflects Craig’s unique perspective as both an entertainer and servicemember. Listen HERE.

Photo Credit: Nate Griffin

About Craig Morgan: Singer, author, actor, and soldier Craig Morgan has made a name for himself as a country music hitmaker who has amassed more than 2.5 billion career streams and charted over 25 songs on Billboard. With signature hits including “Redneck Yacht Club,” “Almost Home,” “International Harvester,” “Soldier,” “That’s What I Love About Sunday,” and his faith-filled tribute, “The Father, My Son, and the Holy Ghost,” the multi-faceted entertainer’s music has formed the soundtrack to our lives for over two decades. His new music, “Blanket of Stars” and his latest EP American Soundtrack (BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville), are no exception, with all of the songs infused with Craig’s faith and patriotism.

Craig received one of country music’s highest honors when he was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 2008. Prior to becoming a country music star and TV sensation, Craig spent seventeen years serving our country in the Army and Army Reserve and in 2023 enlisted again in the Army Reserve, continuing his military career as a Chief Warrant Officer 2. He remains an avid supporter of America’s military personnel and has made nearly two dozen overseas trips to perform for our troops. Craig is a member of the U.S. Field Artillery Hall of Fame and recipient of the USO Merit Award. In 2018, he was awarded the Army’s Outstanding Civilian Service Medal, one of the highest awards the Department of the Army can bestow upon a civilian, in recognition of his significant dedication to our military men and women around the world. He remains committed to supporting active duty and veteran members of our military through work with Operation Finally Home, the USO and more.

His emotional and inspiring memoir – God, Family, Country – is available now. In the book, Craig details all aspects from his inspiring life, revealing never-before-heard stories including the impetus behind his recent enlistment in the Army Reserve, how he worked alongside the CIA as a soldier in Panama, fought sex traffickers as an undercover agent in Thailand, forged his own path to country music stardom, and lives his life by the deepest values: God, family, country.

Learn more at craigmorgan.com and engage with Craig on socials HERE.

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Long before his success as a Country Music star, Craig Morgan answered a higher calling—serving his country in the United States Army and Army Reserve. Drawing on a lifetime of service, Craig continues to give back to our military veterans and, prior to his headlining show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Saturday, November...