First Responder 5k Run/Walk

🏃‍♀️ Race Overview

Join us for Cobb County's 4th Annual First Responder 5k! Walk, jog, or run- in person, or virtual. This event is for all fitness levels and we have some GREAT prizes!

🎉 Family Fun

• Activities: This family-friendly event will include first responder vehicles and displays, field games with The Atlanta Braves Blooper, and a performance from the Braves Heavy Hitters!
• Motto: Sign-up today and Run to Help Those, Who Run to Help You!

👕 New Features

• Registration Bonus: Registration price includes a long sleeve shirt.
• Qualification: This Event is a Qualifier for the PeachTree Road Race!
• Participation: Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome!

🥇 Awards and Medals

Medals will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in the following age divisions: Overall Male and Female, 10 and under, 11-13, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, etc.

💰 Top Fundraiser Prizes

• How to Enter: On the left side of the race website select the arrow next to "Donate," then select "Become a Fundraiser," fill out the form and easily create a fundraising page for yourself and/or your team.
• Share: Share your page with friends.
• Prizes: The top 3 fundraisers will win! They will choose the first responder agency of their choice and receive a personalized tour and "Day in the Life of a First Responder." Agencies include: Cobb Police, Cobb Sheriff, Cobb 911, Cobb Animal Control, Cobb Emergency Management, and Cobb Fire.
• Media Feature: One year’s winner was featured on Fox5, see video link below - Fox5 Video

📅 Event Details

• Ceremony: Opening ceremony will begin at 8:00 a.m. sharp, with a special honor guard presentation and performance from the Heavy Hitter Band.
• Start Time: Official start time for the run/walk is expected to be at 8:20 a.m., or immediately following the opening ceremony.
• Awards: Medals will be awarded to top 3 finishers in each category at approximately 9:30 a.m.
• Course: Please keep in mind the course is hilly, and water stations will be available before and after the race.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Prior to Race Day: In-person packet pickup will be held Thursday, November 13th and Friday, November 14th from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Cobb County Animal Control, located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive SW, Marietta 30008.
• Race Day: Packet pickup is available race day at the registration tent beginning at 6:30 a.m.

💻 Virtual Participants

All virtual t-shirts will be mailed after the race. Times for the virtual race can be uploaded on the results page from race day (November 15th) until the following Sunday (November 23rd) at 11:59 PM. An email with instructions to upload times will be sent out on November 15th for all virtual participants.

🔗 Race Registration

Sign up today at: Race Registration.