BEATS Gallop and Go 5K

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Gallop (or roll, or walk!) the beautiful trails of Etowah River Park to support BEATS, a local non-profit that provides therapy and recreational opportunities to kids and adults with special needs. We are also the host site of the Cherokee County Special Olympics Team!!

• Meet: Commander (a movie star, for real) and Jester, two of our sweet therapy horses, and get a picture.
• Fun Run: Younger kids and those with disabilities can participate in a shorter fun run!
• Activities: Enjoy face/hand painting, games, vendors and more!
• Medals: All participants earn a medal.

Register before July 19 to be guaranteed a shirt and your size of choice.

🌐 Virtual Participation

NOT READY TO RUN IN-PERSON YET? WANT TO SUPPORT THE CAUSE BUT DON'T LIVE IN THE AREA? NO WORRIES! Sign up for the VIRTUAL option, join the fun from anywhere in the country, and have your shirt mailed right to your doorstep!

📅 Early Packet Pick-Up

• Date: Thursday, October 30
• Time: 4:00 - 7:00 pm
• Location: Mariposa Farms
• Address: 75 Red Gate Trail, Canton, GA 30115

🏁 Race Day Schedule

• 7:00 am - 7:55 am: Race Day Packet Pick-Up and In-Person Registration
• 7:50 am: 5K Wheelchair Start
• 8:00 am: 5K Start
• 8:45 am: Awards

🏆 5K Awards

• Overall: Overall male and female
• Age Groups: Top three male and female in the following age groups: 10 and under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over

For more information, visit the official race page.