Etowah River Park Summer Classic - 5k/10k

Question: Is it supposed to be DO NOT STOP, or DONUT STOP? Answer: YES!

Like Running or Walking? Love Donuts? This race is for you! Join us for the annual DoNot Stop Half Marathon, 5k/10k! A donut-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes -

• Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal

• Chip-timing with live results and awards

• Free photos

• Delicious donut waiting at the finish line

• Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $15

• Half- Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Join us for the 1st Annual Light the Way 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run at twilight at Veterans Park in Canton! As the sun sets and the course begins to glow, runners and walkers of all ages are invited to come together to 'light the way" for children who need our support. Participants can choose between a timed 5K race or a family-friendly 1-mile fun run, making this event perfect for competitive runners, casual joggers, walkers, and families alike.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the Anna Crawford Children's Center, which provides critical services for OUR children and families in OUR community who have been affected by abuse and violence.

To be guaranteed an event t-shirt, make sure to register by April 1st to be guaranteed your shirt size of choice. Online registration will be open until 5 minutes before each race and in-person race day registration will be available as well.

Bring your friends, family, and running buddies for an unforgettable evening of fitness, community, and purpose. Every step helps light the way for children in need!

Come run or walk and make a difference at the Light the Way 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run!

Race Day Schedule

5:30 pm In person bib pick up and race day registration opens

6:25 pm 1 Mile bib pick up and registration ends

6:30 pm 1 Mile race starts

6:55 pm 5K pick up and registration ends

7:00 pm 5K race starts

7:45 pm 5K awards

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The Street Dog Dash 5k is a registered 501c(3) non-profit annual charity 5k event raising funds for local and international animal rescue organizations. Taking place in the scenic riverfront Etowah River Park in North Canton, GA each April, this Peachtree Road Race qualifying event is family friendly - dogs included!

RACEDAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE UNTIL 8:45AM ON RACE MORNING VIA QR CODE FOR $40.00. CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD ONLY.

All proceeds from the event are distributed to local animal rescue partners as well as dedicated international partners who work to end the suffering of animals in the Asian dog meat trade industry. We thank you for your interest and participation in our event to help advocate for animals who are not able to fight for themselves.

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Pre-K 50 Yard Dash

Pre-K 75 Yard Dash

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!

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The 4th annual Cherokee Chase – presented by Cherokee Christian Schools, is a 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run held at Etowah River Park in Canton, GA. We hope you can join us for Race Day!

RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE ON RACE MORNING VIA QR CODE. CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD ONLY.

Race Proceeds will benefit the CCS Athletic Department.

Don't forget... if you register for the 5K, you will be entered to win 1 of 5 raffle prizes! These prizes are provided by local vendors. Come out and enjoy offerings from local vendors, bounce houses, and a fun family day in the sun!

Chip timing provided by Elite Race Timing

Race Day Schedule:

Race Day: Saturday, May 2nd, 2026

Location: Etowah River Park: 600 Brown Industrial Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114

o 6:45-7:45am - Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup

o 8:00am – 5K

o 8:50am – Awards/ Raffle

o 9:00 – Fun Run

• Please be advised, any registration after April 11th will not be guaranteed a T-shirt

Award Info and Categories

The top overall Male and Female will receive a plaque and a medal.

The 1st-3rd place runners in each age group below will receive a medal.

10 and under

11 to 14

15 to 19

20 to 29

30 to 39

40 to 49

50 to 59

60 to 69

70 and over

Sponsorship Information:

Gold Package: $400.00

• Set up an exhibit table/booth to distribute promotional items at event. (This is a great way to come out and meet potential customers and tell them about your business.)

• 2 Free Race Registrations

• 2 Free T-Shirts

• Company logo on social media promotions for race

• Company name and logo on race t-shirt

• Company logo on race website

• Opportunity to contribute business items to Race Packet

Silver Package: $300.00

• Set up an exhibit table/booth to distribute promotional items at event. (This is a great way to come out and meet potential customers and tell them about your business.)

• Company logo on social media promotions for race

• Company name and logo on race t-shirt

• Company logo on race website

• Opportunity to contribute business items to Race Packet