Fiesta 5k Challenge - Benefiting Emory ALS Center

Join us for the 2nd Annual Run for a Pawpose 5K, Kids Fun Run (ages 10 & Under), and Doggie Run, which will take place on the evening of Saturday, April 18th. The Run for a Pawpose 5K benefits the Pups With Purpose program through the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office.

This special event helps support a program that gives shelter dogs a second chance, while providing inmates with valuable life, social, and vocational skills.

This event is open to walkers and runners of all ages, as well as dogs. All dogs in attendance must register in advance and proof of the dog's rabies vaccination must be submitted online. Registered dogs will receive a custom race doggie bandana. Human 5K and Fun Run race participants will receive a race t-shirt and a finisher medal. No dogs will be permitted to participate in the Kids Fun Run.

Race Location:

New Forsyth County Administration Building

2449 Freedom Parkway, Cumming, GA 30041

Race Start Times:

Kids Fun Run (no dogs): 7:45 PM ←←THIS IS AN EVENING RACE

5K (for humans and dogs): 8:00 PM ←←THIS IS AN EVENING RACE

Registration will be available online (if not sold out) through race day.

Participants will receive t-shirt (guaranteed if registered by April 10, 2026) and finisher medal.

Packet Pickup

At Big Peach Running Co. - Cumming (5485 Bethelview Road, Suite 430, Cumming, GA 30040)

Friday, April 17th from 12 PM to 5 PM

Race Day (Saturday) under the Big Peach tent beginning at 5:30pm

Packets for Virtual Participants not picked up in-store will be mailed after April 24th.

Please note that we will not be exchanging t-shirt sizes at packet pickup. If we have extras after the race, you may go to the packet pickup tent following the race to see if your size is available for exchange.

Packets for in-person participants not picked up during packet pickup will be donated.

Awards

Overall male/female

Overall masters male/female

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place age group awards in 5-year increments

Events will be held Rain or Shine

Race officials may cancel, delay, or change the event if the event is considered not safe for the public.

The 2026 Boulder Dash 5K Race is a unique race in Forsyth County, Georgia.

The course winds through an active quarry, offering participants views of the working quarry face, ancient rock deposits, and massive equipment used to process, move and manage the rock. Since this is an active quarry, there will be no dogs allowed in the race this year. At the finish line, the Martin Marietta Spring Fling awaits, with Exhibitor/Team Tents and lots of fun for racers and spectators alike.

Sponsor generosity combines with race registration fees to make this event a great fundraiser in the Forsyth community.

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Kids 10 & Under pay $15.00 -- discount is automatically applied at checkout.

JOIN US Saturday, June 27th for the 11th annual Independence Day 5k/1K! You will have the awesome experience of running to celebrate on America's 250th birthday! The 5K will take you through the streets of downtown Cumming. The start/finish line are at the same location.

RACE DAY REGISTRATION:

Race day registration opens at 6:30am in front of the Hill Center (start line)

RACE START TIME:

8:00am 5K

COST:

5K

$25.00 until June 9th at 11:59pm

$27.00 until June 20th at 11:59pm

$30.00 from June 21st to race day

1K:

$15.00 till June 20th @ 11:59pm, then $20.00 till race day.

Tot-Trot Free

COURSE:

5K - The 5K will take you through the streets of downtown Cumming. Start/finish are at the same location.

1K Fun Run and Tot Trot at the start/finish line .

PACKET PICK-UP:

RACE DAY Packet Pickup/Registration will begin at 6:30 am at start/finish line.

T-SHIRTS:

All participants registered by June 17th will be guaranteed a T-Shirt, if you register June 18th and after you will not be guaranteed a Tshirt. YOU NOW HAVE A CHOICE between Women's Racerback Tank or Unisex Tshirt.

FREE PARKING:

Ample parking off of Tribble Gap Road. Some Parking is also available in front of both schools.

RACE PURPOSE (OUR CAUSE):

Our fundraising goals for 2026 are to help local disadvantaged adolescents by giving them the opportunity to join local or school track and XC programs that their parents or guardians otherwise would not be able to afford.

Post Race:

Awards for Overalls, Masters and age group medals 1st, 2nd and 3rd starting at age 10 and under to 75+ in 5 year increments.

America's 250th Birthday DIE CAST FINISHING MEDALS FOR ALL RACE PARTICIPANTS!