The Cartersville Half-Marathon & 5K “Pinwheel Pursuit” Presented by Chick-fil-A & Big Peach Running Co. - Benefiting Advocates for Children

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315 Etowah Drive, Cartersville GA

Saturday, May 16th, 2026

Event Date

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Race Overview

5th Annual: Cartersville Half-Marathon
21st Annual: "Pinwheel Pursuit 5K" (formerly the “Duck Dash”)
Presented by: Chick-fil-A & Big Peach Running Co.

Beneficiary

Proceeds Benefiting Advocates for Children! (www.advochild.org)

Race Features

Custom Medals: For Half Marathon finishers
Fast Courses: Both races designed to be quick
Age Group Awards: Traditional awards for the 5K
Exciting Atmosphere: A memorable running event in NW Georgia

Parking Information

Recommended Location: Crosspoint City Church at 325 Old Mill Rd.
Alternative Location: Cartersville Elementary School Parking at 340 Old Mill Rd.
Access Necessity: Enter lots only from the Old Mill Road Entrance
Crossing Safety: Use designated crosswalks monitored by Cartersville Police

Pre-Race Packet Pick-up

Packet pick-up will be on Friday, May 15th from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM at Big Peach Running Co., 402 E. Church St., Suite 107, Cartersville, GA.

Race Information Summary

Date: Saturday May 16th, 2026
Location: Georgia Quick Start - Cartersville Campus, 315 Etowah Drive, Cartersville, GA 30120
Schedule:
- 7:00 AM - Half-Marathon Start
- 7:10 AM - Pinwheel Pursuit 5K Start
- 8:20 AM - Pinwheel Pursuit 5K Awards
- 9:45 AM - Half-Marathon Awards
Road Control: Roads closed for 2.5 hours for the Half-Marathon

Registration Details

Half-Marathon (Rates & Awards)

$75: Early Pre-Race Registration until February 28
$95: March 1 to May 11 at 11:59 PM
$115: Race Day Registration
Awards: Top 3 overall (Female/Male) & Masters finishers

Pinwheel Pursuit 5K (Rates & Awards)

$35: Pre-Race Registration until February 28
$40: March 1 to May 11 at 11:59 PM
$45: Race Day Registration
Awards: Top 3 overall (Female/Male) & Masters finishers

Age Group Awards

Medals for TOP 3 in each age category:

10-and-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-and-Over

Event Notes

PLEASE NOTE: This is a Rain or Shine event! A 2.5 hour time limit for the Half-Marathon is enforced.

Remember WHY WE'RE DOING THIS IN THE FIRST PLACE...Proceeds from the race go toward preventing and treating child abuse through the programs and services that Advocates for Children provides. Please see www.advochild.org for more information and thank you for planning to join us!