Cupid Run for Hope 5K & 1Mi.

Cupid Run for Hope 5K & 1Mi.

Event Date & Location

• Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
• Location: 100 Pine Grove Rd., Cartersville, GA
• 5K Start Time: 9:00 AM
• 1Mi Health Walk/Fun Run Start Time: 10:00 AM

Beneficiary

Benefiting our local Mental Health Court, (a.k.a. 'MHC Program)
Presented by the 'Cherokee Judicial Mental Health Community Council'

Race Description

We are super excited to be hosting the 2nd Annual Cupid Run for Hope 5K to support our local Mental Health Court, or MHC program. As part of the Cherokee Judicial Mental Health Community Council, we aim to raise awareness and support for our Cherokee Judicial Mental Health Court program with participants' needs.

• Needs Supported: Assistance with the cost of medications, transportation, and any other basic needs participants may stand in need of.
• Activities: We also provide a Christmas party for participants and would like to provide more fun activities for the participants to learn and grow in their recovery.

5K Course

This course is a true classic. Having been in existence for nearly 40 years, the route takes advantage of Dellinger Park's vita trail which circumvents the park. This iconic race course promises to be FLAT, FAST, and FUN!!

Professional Timing

The race will be professionally-timed by Wire2Wire Running, LLC using MyLaps' R.F.I.D. technology...the same technology used to time the Boston Marathon, London Marathon, and Tour de France.

T-Shirt

Be sure to sign up early to ensure you get your size. T-SHIRT SIZE IS GUARANTEED TO THOSE WHO PRE-REGISTER BEFORE Fri. Jan. 30, 11:00 PM. BEYOND THAT DATE, T-SHIRT SIZE CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.

Race-Day Registration

• Time: 7:00 AM until 8:45 AM ($40 for 5K, $30 for 1Mi. Walk).
• Location: Takes place at Dellinger Park located at 100 Pine Grove Rd. Cartersville, GA 30120.
• Table Setup: Look for table set up that says 'Day Of Registration'.
• T-Shirt Note: Day-of-Race registrants cannot be guaranteed a t-shirt.

Pre-Registration Packet Pick Up

Friday, February 6, from 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM at 132 W. Cherokee Ave. If you cannot make it Friday, you can also plan to pick up your packet Race Day morning beginning at 8:00 AM. But please do try to make it by Friday to keep the lines short Saturday morning!

5K Awards

• Overall Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd OVERALL (Male & Female)
• Master Awards: 1st MASTER (Male & Female)
• Age Group Medals: Medals will be awarded in various age groups.
• Age Groups: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over

1 Mile Award

NOTE: There will be only one award given for the 1 Mile Health Walk/Fun Run and it will be awarded to the fastest 6 & Under kid. All others are just in it for fun!!

Parking

There is plenty of parking available throughout Dellinger Park.

Event Guarantee

Please note, this is a RAIN-OR-SHINE event.

Additional Information

The Cherokee Judicial Mental Health Court program launched in July 2022. Mental Health Court is the second accountability court to serve Bartow and Gordon Counties. The MHC Program is proudly located in Bartow County, in Cartersville Georgia. Participants who meet a qualified mental health diagnosis are offered an alternative to incarceration. The program consists of a team of professionals including an appointed judge, prosecutors, defense attorneys, law enforcement, treatment providers, and a peer support specialist. This accountability program is a minimum of eighteen months long and offers various treatment approaches.

For More Information

Join us for this meaningful event at Cupid Run for Hope!