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First Responder 5k Run/Walk

Atlanta, Georgia · Saturday, August 22, 2026

The First Responder 5k Run/Walk is a 5k, running, virtual, and walking event held on Saturday, August 22, 2026. It is located at The Battery in Atlanta, Georgia.

Date
Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location
The Battery
Atlanta, Georgia
30339
United States
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Join us for Cobb County's 5th Annual First Responder 5k! Walk, jog, or run- in person, or virtual. This event is for all fitness levels and we have some GREAT prizes!

This family-friendly event will include first responder vehicles and displays, field games with The Atlanta Braves Blooper, and a performance from the Braves Heavy Hitters! Sign-up today and Run to Help Those, Who Run to Help You!

New this year - Registration price includes a t-shirt and finisher medal. Must register by 7/3/26 to guarantee a t-shirt!

This event is a qualifier for the PeachTree Road Race!

Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome!

Medals will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in the following age divisions: Overall Male and Female, 10 and under, 11-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

Top Fundraiser Prizes!

  1. On the left side of the race website select the arrow next to "Donate", then select "Become a Fundraiser", fill out the form and easily create a fundraising page for yourself and/or your team.

  2. Share your page with friends

  3. The top 3 fundraisers will win!

Prizes!!! The top 3 fundraisers will be able to choose the first responder agency of their choice and receive a personalized tour and "Day in the Life of a First Responder*" agencies to choose from include: Cobb Police , Cobb Sheriff, Cobb 911, Cobb Animal Control, Cobb Emergency Management, and Cobb Fire. Details of "Day in the Life" will be determined by each agency.

One year's winner was featured on Fox5, see video link below

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/cobb-county-woman-firefighter-for-a-day-kidney-donation

EVENT DETAILS:

  • Opening ceremony will begin at 8:00 a.m. sharp. We will have a special honor guard presentation and a performance from the Heavy Hitter Band, that will lead runners and walkers to the start line.

  • Official start time for the run/walk is expected to be at 8:20 a.m., or immediately following the opening ceremony and walk over.

  • Medals will be awarded to top 3 finishers in each category at approximately 9:15 a.m.

  • Awards will be given to top 3 fundraisers.

  • Please keep in mind the course is hilly.

  • Water stations will be available before and after the race.

  • On-site activities will include: First responder vehicles and displays, Atlanta Braves mascot Blooper, family lawn games, and water fountain/spray ground.

  • SELF PARKING at The Battery: On non-event days parking in the Red, Green, Yellow and Purple Decks are free for the first 2 hours. See map below for parking locations.

PACKET PICKUP:

  • PRIOR TO RACE DAY: In person packet pickup will be held Wednesday, August 19th and Thursday, August 20th from 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Cobb County Animal Control, located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive SW, Marietta 30008

  • DAY OF RACE: packet pickup is available race day at the registration tent beginning at 6:30 a.m.

VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS:

All virtual t-shirts will be mailed after the race. Times for the virtual race can be uploaded on the results page from race day (August 22nd) until the following Sunday (August 30th) at 11:59PM. An email with instructions to upload times will be sent out on August 22nd for all virtual participants.

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