CRAIG MORGAN TO HOST VETERANS DAY 5K TO BENEFIT OPRY TRUST FUND, OPERATION FINALLY HOME, THE USO AND MORE

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.

Country Music Star and Army Reserve Soldier Craig Morgan to perform during “Salute To Service 2024: A Veterans Day Celebration” on PBS

Country music star and Army Reserve soldier Craig Morgan will interview and perform alongside the United States Army Field Band, Six-String Soldiers, during “Salute To Service 2024: A Veterans Day Celebration,” airing Friday, November 8, at 9pm ET / 8pm CT on PBS. Hosted by Mickey Guyton, the show will also feature performances from Christian McBride and Aubrey Logan and share stories of veteran heroes from all six military branches.

Prior to becoming a country music star, Morgan spent seventeen years serving our country in the Army and Army Reserve and enlisted again in 2023, continuing his military career as a Warrant Officer in the Army Reserve with the 313th U.S. Army Band.

Morgan remains an avid supporter of America's military personnel and has made more than sixteen overseas trips to perform for our troops. He 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.  

A multi-faceted entertainer, Morgan is one of country music's best-loved artists, having amassed nearly 2.5 billion career streams and charted over 25 songs on Billboard, thrilling massive crowds with signature hits including “Bonfire,” “Almost Home,” “Redneck Yacht Club,” “International Harvester,” “This Ole Boy,” “Soldier,” and the multi-week No. 1, “That's What I Love About Sunday.” In late 2023, Craig released his newest project, Enlisted, a six-song collection of reimagined hits and brand-new songs featuring collaborations with Trace Adkins, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Gary LeVox, Blake Shelton, and Lainey Wilson. Next year he’ll join Blake Shelton for his Friends & Heroes Tour with 12 shows in February and March. Find tickets to see Craig on tour at craigmorgan.com.

Photo credit: SFC Courtney Martin, The United States Army Field Band

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