Stronger Together: Run for a Change 5k

annual Run with the Badges 5K Glow Run is our biggest fundraising event of the year and in 2024 we had a record-breaking number of runners and raised record breaking funds to assist public safety personnel during their times of need.

In 2025, Paulding Public Safety Appreciation, Inc. was able to provide more than $75,000 in support to local public safety families right here in Paulding County. We sponsored 7 families for Christmas, hosted 5 fundraisers for public safety families facing hardship, and helped in countless other ways.

Registered runners will receive a CUSTOM Run with the Badges 5K Glow Run t-shirt, a swag bag full of goodies from our local vendors and sponsors, as well as a custom GLOW IN THE DARK finisher medal!

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals will be given to the top three male and female finishers in the following age groups:

male 10 & under, female 10 & under

male 11-14, female 11-14

male 15-19, female 15-19

male 20-29, female 20-29

male 30-39, female 30-39

male 40-49, female 40-49

male 50-59, female 50-59

male 60-69, female 60-69

male 70-over, female 70-over

The 1st place overall male and female winner will receive a custom award!

For those who do not want to run, but still want to share in the fun with a t-shirt purchase, go to our website www.pauldingpsa.org to pre-order!

Gates for the event will open at 5pm with a vendor display to include music, fun things to do and see! Same Day registration will be available until approximately 8:30pm. We will kick off opening ceremonies at 8:15pm with a presentation of the flag from Paulding County's Honor Guard. Race start promptly at 9pm.

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!

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.

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!”

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