Stronger Together: Run for a Change 5k

Please make plans TODAY! To JOIN US! For the 3rd. Annual Running of the “Donut Dash 5K” hosted by the Haralson County Sheriff’s Foundation! Saturday Morning - August 1st - 9:00 AM Race Start! This fundraiser is for all of the youth programs that The Haralson County Sheriff’s Foundation hosts including the C.H.A.M.P.S Program, the Car Seat Program, and “Cadets”! We know you will LOVE the Race around that meanders in and around beautiful downtown Buchanan, GA! We are SUPER Excited about our amazing year-3 event and do hope you will make plans to join us for an AWESOME Summer-time Race Event!

Interested in being a sponsor? Please contact Deputy Atkins at [email protected]

Race Registration Fees:

*$30 Pre-Race Registration Fee (Runs until 11:59 PM Sunday evening, July 26th. You must register by this date to guarantee your T-shirt size and lock in at the reduced rate!)

*$40 Race Day Registration Fee

Race Location / 5K Start-Finish & Race Day Parking:

Race Starts and Finishes in beautiful downtown Buchanan, GA (Please scroll down for route map.) adjacent to the Buchanan-Haralson Public Library located at 145 Van Wert St. Enjoy the super-scenic small town feel to this fast race route! There is also plenty of parking in and around the route in downtown Buchanan, so don’t sweat that!

Race Day Schedule of Events:

*7:30 AM: Race Day Registration & Race Day Packet Pick-Up Opens

*8:55 AM Pre-Race Announcements

*9:00 AM 5K Start Time

*10:15 AM Awards Presentation

*10:16 AM (or 'round about there....FREE DONUTS!!!)

Pre-Race Packet Pick-up for those pre-registered:

Pre-Registration Packet Pick Up will be held Friday, July 31st from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office located 137 Hayes-Glass Dr. Breman, GA 30110. Please make every effort to pick up if possible to avoid race day lines!

Awards:

Awards will be given to the following:

*Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Winners

*Top Masters Male and Top Masters Female Winners

*Top 3 Male & Female in the following Age Categories: 14-Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over.

Please note, this is a rain or shine event.

And Please plan to join us post-race for free donuts!

COURSE - This year's race will once again be run on the flat and fast out-and-back route starting on Marietta Street and proceeding westward to the Lucille Creek Trail, then northward and back to the finish line.

South Cobb Arts Alliance will host the 3rd Annual Art at the Springs 5K Fun Run and Walk on Saturday, September 12 at 8 am, held in conjunction with the Art Festival. The course is fun and scenic, with segments in historic downtown Powder Springs and the Lucille Creek Trail paved nature path with a finish line in beautiful Thurman Springs Park. Race will be professionally timed. Walkers are welcome. Rain or shine event, no refunds. All 5K participants will receive a comfortable, high-quality race shirt emblazoned with an original race logo created by an award-winning artist. Shirt size guaranteed if registered by August 26.

The Art at the Springs Festival will begin shortly after the race.

Semi - Annual

Family Alliance of Paulding/Drug Free Paulding

5K Vineyard Vino Run

October 10th, 2026

Family Alliance of Paulding, Drug Free Paulding and Three Strands Vineyard and Winery will be hosting a 5K fundraiser for the Family Alliance of Paulding.

Early check in starts at 8:00am and the

race starts at 9:30am and will begin by running thru the vineyard!

Come walk or run with your four-legged friend* through a beautiful vineyard, surrounded by incredible scenery and covering diverse terrain the entire way. The course starts and finishes at the vineyard - so when the race ends, the fun is just getting started.

This will be a FULL DAY of FUN at Three Strands Vineyard and Winery. Kick your day off supporting a local non-profit and getting in that cardio followed by the Wags & Wine event where you can replenish those calories, kick back and relax in all the beauty of the winery.

• The Race Director reserves the right to require any furry companion that displays aggressive behavior at any time to be removed from the premise for the safety of all competitors*

Are you ready to walk/run for a purpose?!

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In an effort to help raise awareness and resources, DA Racine is inviting you to support the annual Trek or Treat 5k Justice Run!

Douglas County District Attorney Dalia Racine partners annually with the ATIR-Wellness Community Inc. to raise funds for local domestic violence support organizations. This year SHAREHouse, the Trinity Center, and the Douglas County Solicitor's Office has partnered alongside the Douglas County District Attorney's Office and the ATIR Community for the race. The 2025 race will take place at Boundary Waters Park located in Douglasville, GA. The course is USATF-certified and an official Peachtree Road Race qualifier! Check-in will begin at 8:30 AM, with the race festivities starting at 9:00 AM.

New this year! Every registration will include a training plan, sponsored by The ATIR Community.

Participants who register before September 30th are guaranteed their chosen shirt size. Virtual participants, shirts and race swag will be mailed after the race day.

The first 150 registrants will receive their swag on the day of the race, while others will receive it by mail.

Invite your family… invite your friends…but most of all we want you to HAVE FUN while giving to a great cause and “Minding Your Own Fitness!”

Join us for our annual Wobble Before You Gobble 5k Run/Walk. This family-friendly event welcomes participants of all fitness levels, including runners, walkers, stroller-pushers, and even your four-legged friends. Everyone is invited to walk/run to support a great cause.

Make this a Thanksgiving Day tradition for you and your family. All proceeds help Haralson County children in need.

⏱ Chip-Timed Race: Every step counts! Enjoy accurate, official race timing for all participants.

👕 Participant Perks: All registrants will receive a commemorative race t-shirt if

Registered by November 3, 2025, to guarantee your t-shirt!

👟 Kids' Fun Run: Little runners can join in on the fun with the 1-Mile Kids Run.

Race Categories and Start Times:

Kids 1-Mile Run: Begins at 7:30 AM for ages 5-12.

5K Run/Walk : Starts at 8:00 AM EDT.

*Registration will also be available the morning of the race, via QR code. Credit Card or Debit Card only. Cash or check will not be accepted. Race day sign-ups will not be guaranteed a t-shirt.

Route Map can be found here