First Responder 5k Run/Walk

🎖️ Event Overview

• Join us: for Cobb County's 4th Annual First Responder 5k! Walk, jog, or run— in person, or virtual.
• For everyone: This event is for all fitness levels and we have some GREAT prizes!
• Family-friendly: This event will include first responder vehicles and displays, field games with The Atlanta Braves Blooper, and a performance from the Braves Heavy Hitters!
• Sign-up today: Run to Help Those, Who Run to Help You!

👕 Registration Details

• New this year: Registration price includes a long sleeve shirt.
• Qualifier: This Event is a Qualifier for the PeachTree Road Race!
• Welcome: Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome!
• Age divisions: Medals will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in various age categories.

🏆 Top Fundraiser Prizes

• Become a Fundraiser: 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 your page: Share it with friends.
• Win prizes: The top 3 fundraisers will be able to choose the first responder agency of their choice and receive a personalized tour.
• Agencies include: Cobb Police, Cobb Sheriff, Cobb 911, Cobb Animal Control, Cobb Emergency Management, and Cobb Fire.

🗓️ Event Details

• Opening ceremony: Begins at 8:00 a.m. sharp with a special honor guard presentation.
• Start time: Official start time for the run/walk is expected to be at 8:20 a.m.
• Awards ceremony: Medals will be awarded to top 3 finishers in each category at approximately 9:30 a.m.
• Course details: Please keep in mind the course is hilly.

🚗 Parking Information

• Self-parking: On non-event days, parking in the Red, Green, Yellow, and Purple Deck is free for the first 2 hours.
• Activities: On-site activities will include first responder vehicles and displays, Atlanta Braves mascot Blooper, family lawn games, and a water fountain/spray ground.
• Map available: See map below for parking locations.

📦 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.
• Race day: Packet pickup is available race day at the registration tent beginning at 6:30 a.m.

💻 Virtual Participants

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

🔗 More Information

• Race URL: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Atlanta/CobbCountyPublicSafetyFoundation5K?aflt_token=QZt1KFBDIiIun5smo9vi7y59qq2fNLcB
• Featured story: One year's winner was featured on Fox5: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/cobb-county-woman-firefighter-for-a-day-kidney-donation