NSBC Spring Into Service 5K

Event Details

• Date: Saturday April 18, 2026
• Location: 310 E. Poplar Street, Old Taylor School Parking lot across from the Griffin Stadium
• Parking: Park in the surrounding area parking lots and walk on over!
• Race Start Time: 8:00 AM

Registration Information

• Race Day Registration: 7:00AM-7:45AM
• Awards Ceremony: 9:30 AM
• T-shirt Guarantee Deadline: April 1, 2026
• Online Registration: Opens until race day starts!

Registration Options

• In-person 5K event: $30.00
• Virtual/Ghost runner: $30.00
• Race Day Registration In-Person 5K: $30.00 if paying cash or check only

About the Event

New Salem Baptist Church (NSBC) and the Active Faith Ministry would like to welcome you to join our 4th annual Spring Into Service 5K event! This year's 5K event will be in support of The Boxes of Hope Ministry! This ministry is an annual food box and outreach ministry provided by New Salem Baptist Church. In 2026, the Boxes of Hope Ministry aims to increase the reach of this ongoing ministry and distribute 250 food boxes filled with enough food for a family for 2 weeks, handwritten notes of encouragement, information on how to connect to a local body of believers for support, Gospel information, and a family Bible. These 250 boxes will be distributed locally here in Griffin!

We know by following the example of Jesus, you meet physical needs for the opportunity to also meet spiritual needs. The Boxes of Hope Ministry is excited for the opportunity to not only feed local families but to also connect with them on a spiritual level. The fundraising goal for this outreach is lofty at $20,000 ($80.00 per box). We know we serve a BIG GOD and He will provide these needed funds! You can check out the ministry opportunities and service times for New Salem Baptist Church at www.nsbcgriffin.org.

We ask you to share this event as much as you can! Invite your family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, and church family! Let’s make a big impact in our community, feed local families, and share the Gospel of Jesus with Griffin families! All proceeds above and beyond race expenses will be designated for the Boxes of Hope Ministry at New Salem Baptist Church. Please use the donate button at registration to add any amount to your registration to further support these efforts!

If you are a business owner and are interested in corporate sponsorship or In-Kind item donation information, please visit our digital sponsor information packet at https://www.nsbcgriffin.org/active-faith-sponsor-packet/.

Race Details

• Distance: 5k (3.1 miles)
• Timing: Not chip timed: horn start and timing crew will record all finishers’ times.
• Awards: Medals for age group winners and all registrants will receive a race T-shirt.
• Post Race Breakfast: Provided by New Salem Baptist Church!

Pre-Race Activities

Having a fun and safe race is a priority. We will have support from Griffin PD and New Salem Baptist volunteers. The course will be well marked, and volunteers will cheer you on with directions at all turns. A single water station will be placed about halfway through. Warm-up activities including prayer and praise music will begin at 7:30 AM.

Runners, walkers, and strollers are welcome! Any minor child running/walking the race should be accompanied and monitored by an adult. We respectfully request no pets.

Age Group Awards

Overall Winner and Overall Master Winner (age 40+), 9 and under, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.

Virtual Participation

Ghost runners can submit their virtual race times via email and will be included in the final race results. Note that virtual results are not eligible for race day awards.

Race Route

Please view the race map on the City of Griffin link below:

City of Griffin Race Map

Sponsorship Opportunities

If you are a business owner interested in sponsorship or donating items for the post-race gift raffle, please contact Jena Jones at (706) 741-6535 or email nsbcactivefaithministry@gmail.com.

Digital Sponsor Packet

Digital Sponsor Packet

Disclaimers

There is a T-shirt deadline for this race. Anyone registering after April 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM will not be guaranteed a T-shirt. Online registration continues until 7:45 AM on race day. Race Day registration will accept cash or check only. This is a rain or shine event: no refunds for inclement weather. If weather or unforeseen emergencies prevent safe hosting, the event will switch to virtual.

All participants are responsible for their safety during the event. A liability waiver must be signed upon registration.

Follow Us

Stay updated by following our Active Faith Group Facebook page at: Active Faith Group for race information! For questions, contact Jena Jones at (706) 741-6535 or via email at nsbcactivefaithministry@gmail.com.

Race Link

For more information, visit our race page: NSBC Spring Into Service 5K.