When
Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
Where
The Battery Atlanta, Atlanta GA
Distance
5K
About this race
Event Overview
- Date: August 22, 2026
- Location: The Battery Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
- Event type: In-person or virtual participation
- Website: Cobb County's 5th Annual First Responder 5k
Race Highlights
- Family-friendly: Enjoy displays from first responder vehicles, field games with The Atlanta Braves Blooper, and a performance from the Braves Heavy Hitters!
- New this year: Registration includes a t-shirt and finisher medal. Must register by 7/3/26 to guarantee a t-shirt!
- Qualifier: This event is a qualifier for the PeachTree Road Race!
- Welcome: Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome!
Awards and Fundraising
- Medals: Awarded to the top 3 finishers in various age divisions including Overall Male and Female, 10 and under, 11-17, and up to 70+.
- Top Fundraiser Prizes: Fundraisers can create pages and share them with friends to compete for prizes. The top 3 will pick a first responder agency for a personalized tour.
- Agencies: Choices include Cobb Police, Cobb Sheriff, Cobb 911, Cobb Animal Control, Cobb Emergency Management, and Cobb Fire.
- Media Feature: Last year's winner was featured on Fox5, see video here.
Event Details
- Ceremony: Opening ceremony begins at 8:00 a.m. with a special honor guard presentation.
- Start time: The run/walk officially starts at 8:20 a.m.
- Awards: Medals awarded to top 3 finishers by 9:00 a.m.
- Course: The course is hilly, and water stations will be available.
Packet Pickup
- Prior to Race Day: In-person pickup on August 19 and August 20 from 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Cobb County Animal Control, 1060 Al Bishop Drive SW, Marietta 30008.
- Race Day: Packet pickup begins at the registration tent at 6:30 a.m.
Virtual Participation
- T-shirts: Virtual t-shirts will be mailed after the race.
- Results Submission: Times for the virtual race can be uploaded from race day (August 22nd) until August 30th at 11:59 PM.
- Email Instructions: Participants will receive an email with instructions to upload times on August 22nd.
- Accessibility: All virtual participants are encouraged to submit their times online.
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