5K Halloween Hustle to benefit the Paulding Education Foundation

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 (pauldingeducationfoundation.com).

Date & Location: Saturday morning – October 17th, 2026 – 9:00 AM Race Time! 1849 Mulberry Rock Rd., Dallas, GA.

Racers will enjoy this beautiful race route throughout Mulberry Rock Park’s gently rolling hills, paved paths, and even a few gravel tracks.

Foundation Mission

The Paulding Education Foundation strives to create expanded learning opportunities for our students and provide our teachers with the resources and connections they need to provide the best opportunities for our students by:

• Community Support: Promoting an opportunity for the community to contribute to public education.
• Innovation: Promoting innovative instruction through grants to our teachers and schools.
• Networking: Establishing networks and high return on investment opportunities among public, private and government partners.
• Call to Action: But we need your support to make it happen! So come join us for this AMAZING 5K in support of the Paulding Education Foundation!

All participants will receive a long-sleeve race T-shirt!

5K Race Registration Fees

• Standard Fee: $30 Before Sept 30th.
• Increased Fee: $35 After Oct 1st.
• Race Day Fee: $40 Race Day Registration Fee.
• Discounted Rate: $25 Student/Teacher Discount & $25 for the 2 Mile Health Walk.

Start-Finish & Race Day Parking

• Location: Both the Start & Finish Lines are located within Mulberry Rock Park.
• Address: 1849 Mulberry Rock Road, Dallas, GA 30157.
• Parking: There is plenty of parking inside the park, so don’t sweat that!
• Accessibility: The venue is easily accessible for all participants.

Race Day Schedule of Events

• Registration Opens: 7:45 AM Race Day Registration Opens.
• Registration Closes: 8:45 AM Race Day Registration Closes.
• Race Announcements: 8:55 AM Race Announcements.
• Race Start: 9:00 AM 5K Race Start, followed by 2M Health Walk at 9:05 AM.
• Awards Presentation: 10:15 AM Awards Presentation.

Pre-Registration Packet Pick Up

• Date: Pre-Registration Packet Pick up on Friday, October 16th.
• Time: 10 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Location: Paulding Board of Education, located at 3236 Atlanta Hwy, Dallas GA.

5K Awards

• Overall Winners: Awards will be given to the Top 3 Overall Male and Female Winners.
• Masters Winners: Top Masters Male and Female Winners.
• Age Categories: Top 3 Male & Female in age categories ranging from 10-Under to 70 & Over.
• Health Walk Note: There are no awards given for the 2M Health Walk – It’s just for fun in support of the Paulding Education Foundation!

Event Policy

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!).

Additional Information

For more details and to register, visit the official race page.