1155 Douthit Ferry Rd., Cartersville GA
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
🏆 HHBK Super Hero 5K
🕘 Race Start Time: 9:00 AM
📅 Date: February 28th, 2026
📍 Location: Sam Smith Park
Join us for the inaugural SUPER HERO 5K!! Our race supports 'Helping Hands for Bartow Kids' (HHBK).
🎭 Dress Code
- Encouragement: We encourage runners to dress as their favorite Super Hero!
- Reason: Each of you are a hero to the children of Bartow County!
🤝 Who Are You Supporting?
Helping Hands for Bartow Kids (HHBK) provides comprehensive support and opportunities to children in Bartow County, while empowering them to achieve their full potential. Through educational programs, healthcare initiatives, and vital social services, we aim to create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive and build a brighter future.
📍 Race Location
- Start & Finish Line: Located in the City of Cartersville Parks & Recreation Department’s Senior Aquatic Center at Sam Smith Park (1155 Douthit Ferry Rd. Cartersville, GA 30121).
- Pathways: Runners will utilize the rolling pathways of Sam Smith Park as well as the surrounding surface streets.
- Construction Notice: Yes...we know there is some construction taking place in the park - but we have a plan for that!
📅 Pre-Registration Details
- Packet Pick-Up: Friday 2/27, from 10 AM - 6 PM at the Helping Hands for Bartow's Kids office located at 115 W Cherokee Ave Suite 200.
- Note: Packets will be available on race day morning but we encourage everyone to come Friday if possible to shorten the lines on race day morning!
- Race Day Swag: Race swag is not guaranteed for those who register on race day.
🏅 Awards Ceremony
Awards ceremony at 10:00 AM adjacent to the Sam Smith Park Sr. Aquatic Center near the Finish Line!
🏆 Awards
Awards to top 3 Overall Male & Female: Overall Masters Male & Female: Medals to top 3 in each category: (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)
🌦️ Event Details
We look forward to you joining us for this "Super" Exciting Year 1 Race! This is a Rain or Shine Event!
🔗 More Information
For more details, visit the official race site: HHBK Super Hero 5K.
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