the rocketshot 5k
the rocketshot 5k
in memory of Jamie McHenry
August 1, 2026
The RocketShot 5k is a Certified Peachtree Road Race 5k course 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.
Welcome to The Jamie Mchenry Memorial Foundation
Since 2014, we have changed the lives of hundreds of student athletes in Georgia...
Past Rocketshots
Each year since 2014, the Rocketshot 5K has brought people together to honor Jamie’s life and the impact he left behind. What began as a tribute has grown into a powerful tradition where hundreds come together each year to run, walk, remember, and celebrate a life that continues to inspire. Each year, the Rocketshot turns remembrance into movement and grief into strength. Every step taken keeps Jamie’s spirit alive.
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Saturday, August 3, 2024
Saturday, August 13, 2023
Saturday, August 6, 2022
Saturday, August 7, 2021
Saturday, December 5, 2020
Saturday, August 10, 2019
Saturday, August 4, 2018
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Saturday, August 4, 2016
Saturday, August 15, 2015
Saturday, August 15, 2014
Jamie McHenry
Our beloved Jamie was hit and killed by a car over Spring Break 2013 while vacationing with a friend’s family. It has been and continues to be a devastating loss to our family.
We formed The Jamie McHenry Memorial Foundation, a non-profit, to raise funds to give back to our local sports community, of which Jamie was such a big part. The funds are used to allow young athletes to play, enjoy and excel in the sports that gave Jamie so much joy. It is our way of continuing to take care of our boy.
What is Team 8?
Team 8 is a club lacrosse team created to honor the life and legacy of Jamie McHenry, a young lacrosse player who died in 2013. The program emphasizes a positive, fun, and purposeful approach to lacrosse, celebrating Jamie’s passion for the sport rather than just competition. Every player’s jersey includes the number 8 in tribute to Jamie’s own number. The team draws players from many schools across Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee who love the game. The images on the left showcase the amazing Team 8 teams over the years.
