Bartow County Lions Club "Roar Run 5K"

9th Annual Wire2Wire Youth Running Camp

[CARTERSVILLE * GA]

June 1-3, 2026 - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Dellinger Park

(100 Pine Grove Rd., Cartersville, GA 30120)

The camp is designed for Rising-3rd...through...Rising-8th Graders

All abilities Welcome!

DISCOUNTS APPLY for 'Repeat Campers' and for 'Multi-Sibling Campers.' To receive the discount code, email us at [email protected]

CAMP INCLUDES

• Daily Instruction

• Camp T-Shirt

• Running Gear

• Lunch & Fluids Daily

FACILITIES AVAILABLE DURING CAMP

• Dellinger Park's trail system

• 400m. track

• Sheltered pavilions

PAST GUEST SPEAKERS

• Jay Stephenson (all-American, 14:09 5K PR, Founder GoGo Running)

• Sherry Spinks (Masters National Champion, former Woodland M.S. coach)

• David Bishop (Legendary Coach, collegiate all-American, running streak of 20+ years)

• Dr. Tim Ryan (1:53 800m. runner from Syracuse)

• Bill Archer (4:32 mile as a Junior & 4-time XC County Champion )

• Abby Forristall (Top HS multisport athlete and motivator)

• Parker Breedlove (Varsity runner for Reinhardt College and rising star)

• Dr. Joell Hathaway (AMAZING Nutritional Knowledge!)

• Dr. Lance Berry (Podiatrist and Boston Marathon qualifier)

• Ricky Silver (3-time all-American, 30:25 10K PR)

• Susie Lackey (70 yr. old legend who has run for over 50 years)

A TYPICAL DAY AT RUNNING CAMP, W2W-STYLE

8:00am--8:15am Registration/Check-in

8:15am--8:45am ‘Stretch-ture’ (Stretching/Lecture)

8:45am--9:30am Run/Workout 'A' + Hydro-challenge

9:30am--10:00am Learning Session #1 (& Snack)

10:00am--10:30am Fun, Sun, Run, and Games

10:30am--10:45am Guest Speaker

10:45am--11:15am Run/Workout 'B' + Hydro-challenge

11:15am--11:45pm Fun, Sun, Run, & Games

12:00pm Pick-up!

EXAMPLES OF PAST STRETCH-TURE LESSONS

• The differences between Static & Dynamic stretching

• 5 Mistakes runners often make

• Principles of Track & Field

• 5 Tips to Tone-up

• The 3 biggest Keys to Training

• 5 Things all Champions do

• 5 Great Women in the sport of Running

MEET THE WIRE2WIRE CAMP DIRECTORS

• Coach David Matherne

• Cartersville HS coach for 34 years including 4 State XC Championships

• Coached 9 Individual state champions in Track and XC

• Individual National Champion in Masters 5K and Mile--both Indoor & Outdoor; P.R. of 4:02

• In 2022, Ranked #1 in the World for the Mile, (Masters 55-59 age group)

• 5-time collegiate all-American in 1,500m.

• Coach Matt Terry

• Cartersville HS coach for 15 years (Track & XC)

• Florida State University scholarship athlete in Track & Field (400M and High Jump)

• Personal Bests of 47.9 for the 400m. and high jumped 6'10"

• Race Director for Duck Dash 5K, the longest-running 5K in Cartersville (21th annual)

HEY KIDS, IT'S GOING TO BE A GREAT CAMP, SO LET'S GET READY TO HAVE SOME FUN...SUN...and RUN !

Find out more about Wire2Wire's Charity by clicking this link: "SHOES FOR KIDS"

Race Shirt Deadline: Be sure to register by Sunday, May 31 to be guaranteed a race t-shirt! Participants may continue to register through race morning; however, shirts will not be guaranteed after the deadline.

The Summer Sun Run 5K heats things up as the second race of the 2025 Kennesaw Grand Prix Series!

Whether you’re tackling your first-ever 5K or chasing a new personal record, this fast, the Kennesaw 5K Race Series features a beautiful, paved route through Kennesaw’s award-winning Swift-Cantrell Park and into the heart of historic downtown Kennesaw, GA.

This fast, flat, USATF-certified course blends small-town charm with lively community spirit and race-day excitement. Whether you’re chasing a new personal record or enjoying a walk with friends and family, this course is perfect for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.

Register today and bring the whole family out for an energetic, fun-filled morning celebrating fitness, community, and the thrill of race day in Kennesaw!

• Starting February 21, 2026: After the early bird pricing ends, a $5 children’s discount will be automatically applied during checkout for each 5K registrant who is 10 years of age and under. Child can not receive this discount combined with series discount.

** Our series has a no refund policy. During the registration process, we offer the option to purchase event insurance to cover your registration in the event that you are not able to participate.

Hosted by the City of Dallas (Georgia)

Paulding Public Safety Appreciation, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to raising money, awareness and support for members of public safety! Our 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.

Cherokee County will welcome first responders from across the country to participate in the 42nd Annual Georgia Police and Fire Games, with the 5K taking place at Hobgood Park in Woodstock, GA on June 13, 2026.

The 5K is open to ALL! Civilians, active and retired law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, and other public safety professionals in the U.S. This is a family friendly event, and we hope you bring your families to cheer you on.

Turn up the heat at the Hot Fun in the Summer Sun 5K/10K/Half Marathon, blazing into Kennesaw, GA at the end of July. This mid-summer race is all about sunshine, strong miles, and celebrating your accomplishment in true summertime style.

Choose your challenge—5K, 10K, or Half Marathon—and embrace the energy of a peak-summer race day. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or simply soaking in the vibrant atmosphere, this event delivers a fun, high-spirited racing experience in the heart of Georgia.

Every athlete who crosses the finish line will receive a custom finisher medal designed to capture the bold, bright spirit of summer. Awards will be presented in all three distances to the top three male and female finishers in the standard five-year age groups, beginning with 10 & Under.

If you’re ready for sunshine, sweat, and a strong finish, the Hot Fun in the Summer Sun 5K/10K/Half Marathon is your perfect summer race destination.