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Saturday, October 17th, 2026
1849 Mulberry Rock Rd., Dallas GA
5K
53–72°F · low rain risk
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About this race
Event Overview
Make plans to join us for the 2nd Annual running of the “5K Halloween Hustle” or “2M Health Walk” to benefit the Paulding Education Foundation.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday morning – October 17th, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM Race Time!
- Location: Mulberry Rock Park, 1849 Mulberry Rock Rd., Dallas, GA
- Race Route: Enjoy beautiful paved paths, gently rolling hills, and a few gravel tracks.
Purpose
The Paulding Education Foundation strives to create expanded learning opportunities for our students and provide our teachers with the resources and connections they need by:
- Promoting: Community contribution to public education.
- Innovating: Instruction through grants to teachers and schools.
- Establishing: Networks among public, private, and government partners.
- Supporting: Public education in Paulding County.
Join us for this AMAZING 5K in support of the Paulding Education Foundation! All participants will receive a long-sleeve race T-shirt!
Registration Fees
- $30: Before Sept 30th.
- $35: After Oct 1st.
- $40: Race Day Registration Fee.
- $25: Student/Teacher Discount & 2 Mile Health Walk.
Discounts for Educators
DISCOUNTS for PAULDING COUNTY EDUCATORS are available! If you are an Educator in the Paulding Co. School System, please contact Brenda Morehouse with the Paulding Education Foundation directly: morehouse.brenda@gmail.com
Race Day Logistics
- Start & Finish: Located within Mulberry Rock Park, 1849 Mulberry Rock Road, Dallas, GA 30157.
- Parking: Plenty of parking available inside the park.
Race Day Schedule
- 7:45 AM: Race Day Registration Opens.
- 8:45 AM: Race Day Registration Closes.
- 8:55 AM: Race Announcements.
- 9:00 AM: 5K Race Start.
- 9:05 AM: 2M Health Walk Start.
- 10:15 AM: Awards Presentation.
Packet Pickup
Pre-Registration Packet Pickup will be on Friday, October 16th from 10 AM – 5:00 PM at the Paulding Board of Education, 3236 Atlanta Hwy, Dallas GA.
5K Awards
Awards will be given to:
- Top 3: Overall Male and Female Winners.
- Top Masters: Male and Female Winners.
- Top 3: Male & Female in Age Categories: 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.
Please note: There are no awards given for the 2M Health Walk – It’s just for fun in support of the Paulding Education Foundation!
Additional Information
This is a rain or shine event as no refunds are provided in the event of inclement weather (proceeds go to an amazing charitable cause in support of the education of the youth in our community).
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