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 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
• T-shirt guarantee deadline: April 1, 2026

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, hand written notes of encouragement, information on how to connect to a local body of believers for support and Gospel information, and a family bible. These 250 boxes will be distributed locally, right 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!

Race Details

• Distance: This event will be a 5k distance (3.1 miles).
• Timing: This race will not be chip timed: a horn start will be used.
• Awards: An age group award ceremony will be held: winners will receive a medal.
• Perks: All registrants will receive a race T-shirt, race bib, course support, and post-race hot breakfast, donated by New Salem Baptist Church!

Race Route

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

Race Map

Sponsorship Information

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

Digital Sponsor Packet: View Here

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 will continue until 7:45 AM on race day. Race Day registration will also accept cash or check. This is a rain or shine event. No refunds will be issued due to inclement weather. If the race is unable to be safely held due to weather or other unforeseen emergency the event will become virtual and registrants will email their 5K times to nsbcactivefaithministry@gmail.com by Monday April 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM to have their results included in the official race results. If the event goes fully virtual all submitted results will be considered for age group awards. This is an open road course. All participants are ultimately responsible for their own safety and well being during the event. You will be required to sign a liability waiver during registration.

Contact Information

Follow our Active Faith Group Facebook page at: Active Faith Group for updates on race information! Contact information for questions: Jena Jones (706) 741-6535 or nsbcactivefaithministry@gmail.com

Race Registration

Register online at NSBC Spring Into Service 5K.