Tri the Parks - John Tanner Fall Sprint

It's time to celebrate! Birthday Bash #5 is here. Sign up for this 5K and party like it's a marathon! SoleRoots Running Co is a WHOLE HAND (5) years old. We can't believe it and we want to share the biggest birthday celebration with all our walking and running buddies! Our Birthday Bash has so many festivities you don't want to miss out. Early packet pick-up starting April 8th-10th at the SoleRoots store from 10am to 6pm and April 11th from 7am to 8am.

When: April 11, 2026

7:00 AM | Race Day packet pick-up and registration opens

8:30 AM | 5K Starts

9:30 AM | 5K Awards

9:30 AM | Foodtruck, Cake cutting, and music

10:00 AM | Vendors experience, Giveaways and Raffles

The 5K Course is a beautiful route down Maple Street on the Carrollton Greenbelt and into the heart of the University of West Georgia and around the historical Love Valley. The finish is near SoleRoots Running Co. storefront.

All participants will receive a finisher medal!!! Say WHAT?!?!?! That's right, take the bling because it is the memorabilia of the 5K that parties like a marathon!

There is store discount awards for Overall Male, Overall Female, Masters Male, Masters Female, Grand Masters Male, Grand Female Masters, and Senior Grand Masters Male and Female. Plus some shoe brand awards too. Those to be announced in the future.

TRIATHLON, DUATHLON, AQUABIKE: SPRINT DISTANCE EVENT

RACE INFORMATION

• Registration cutoff is 6:00 am on race day or when field limit is reached if earlier

• Field limit is 500

• T-shirts are NOT guaranteed if you sign up after April 4

• Transition Area: Bike racks are coordinated to match with your assigned race number. Place your bike in the rack corresponding with your number

• Body Marking: All athletes will be marked with race number and age

• Swim Caps: Swim caps are provided in your race packet and must be worn. Your cap color identifies your swim start position

EVENT TIMELINE

• 6:00 a.m. Park opens

• 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Check-in

• 7:30 a.m. Report to the beach for the swim seed positioning and duathlon course start

• 7:45 a.m. Start sequence information and last minute course updates

• 8:00 a.m. Race starts

• 11:00 a.m. Awards ceremony begins

TRIATHLON COURSE:

Swim Course: The 600 meter swim course is a triangle shape with the swim start and exit at the shoreline area marked by large START and FINISH signs. The wetsuit ruling will be made when the USAT Official takes the race day water temperature reading on the morning of the race. Wetsuits are legal when the water temperature is below 78 degrees.The swim portion of the race will be conducted in a time trial start with athletes lining up in race number sequence and starting every 5 seconds.

Bike Course: The bike course is 13.8 miles. The course is a clockwise loop course that follows the main road out of the park onto smooth, paved county roads. The course is characterized as rolling hills to flat with a few sections of up/downhill portions. Turns will be marked with staff/sheriff personnel. The course is marked with directional signs and mile markers are provided every two miles.

Run Course: The 5 kilometer run course is a loop design with the first mile taking place around the park lake on a flat, paved trail. The second mile travels along an unpaved park road onto a paved county road to the turnaround. The final mile travels back along the county paved road and unpaved park road. You will finish across the paved road on the lake dam.

DUATHLON COURSE:

The first run leg starts at the lake dam vicinity of the swim start and follows the triathlon run course in reverse. The bike leg is the same as the triathlon course. The final run leg is the same as the triathlon course.

AQUABIKE COURSE:

All Aquabikers start in the time trial swim start and complete the same swim and bike course as the triathletes. After completing the bike course, athletes should rack their bike and exit transition with the runners (opposite the bike in and out) and go around transition to the finish line. Aquabikers will find a green wrist band in their packets to be worn during the race to help distinguish you.

COURSE MAP:

Course maps are available below and will also be included in your race packet.

RULES:

All Tri the Parks races are USAT Sanctioned. All USAT rules are in effect. Approved helmets only, no drafting, and no blocking. All rules will be enforced by USAT Officials to ensure a safe and fair competition. All participants, including relay team members, must be a USAT member or have purchased a one-day license ($15) during registration.

PARKING:

Parking opens at 6:00 AM and will begin immediately inside the park gate with volunteer attendants who will direct you to a space. It is a short walk to transition, but please remember your photo ID with you to the registration area.

Be Free 5K Run/Walk & Kids 1K Fun Run – 2026

Join us for the Be Free 5K Run/Walk and Kids 1K Fun Run at Mulberry Rock Park in Dallas, GA! Hosted by Be Free Fitness, a boutique studio dedicated to helping women rediscover self-love through fitness, nutrition, and a strong sense of community, this event is a celebration of movement, empowerment, and connection for all ages.

🌟 Race Details

Location: Mulberry Rock Park

Address: 1849 Mulberry Rock Rd, Dallas, GA 30157

Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026

Race Times:

• Be Free 5K: 8:00 AM Kids 1K Fun Run: immediately following 5k

🏃‍♀️ Why Join Us?

✔ Official Peachtree Qualifier – earn your qualifying time for the Atlanta-Constitution Peachtree Road Race

✔ Kids 1K Fun Run (ages 4–12) – every child receives a finisher medal

✔ Supportive, inclusive community that celebrates strength, health, and joy

✔ Finisher medal and Be Free race bib for all 5K participants

✔ Be Free 5K Lightweight Hoodie (limited availability)

✔ Swag bag filled with goodies from amazing local sponsors

💗 Make an Impact

A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Be Free Foundation, the nonprofit arm of Be Free dedicated to empowering women through fitness, wellness, faith, and community support.

The Be Free Foundation exists to:

• Provide access to fitness and wellness resources for women facing hardship or life transitions

• Support women navigating grief, health challenges, and personal transformation

• Create spaces of hope, healing, and belonging through movement and connection

By participating, you’re not just running or walking — you’re helping change lives.

🥇 Awards:

Prizes for the Top 3 Male & Female Finishers will be announced after the race.

☔ Rain or Shine:

This event will take place rain or shine, with adjustments only for severe weather such as lightning (no refunds).

📦 Packet Pickup

Location: Mulberry Rock Park

Dates & Times: TBD

📅 Registration Fees

🟢 Be Free 5K

Includes:

Official Be Free CHIPPED race bib

Finisher medal

BE FREE 5K HOODIE

Swag bag

Peachtree Qualifier eligibility

Pricing:

Standard Registration – March 19, 2026): $55 - (Hoodie included Sizes limited)

Late / Race Week Registration (March 20 – April 16, 2026): $65 - Hoodie included while supplies last

Limited sizes Registration closes before race day *NO SAME DAY REGISTRATION.

Important Registration Notice

Online registration closes on Thursday, April 16 at 11:59 PM.

There will be no race day registration.

Please register in advance to secure your spot and race items.

✔ Sizes guaranteed through March 5, 2026

✔ Limited quantities available

✔ Hoodie availability not guaranteed after cutoff date

📧 Questions? Contact us at info@befreefit.com.

🔗 Sign Up Here: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Dallas/BeFree5K

Let’s come together, take steps toward a healthier life, and support a mission that changes lives through love, hope, and community!

Tilda Cure Is Found 5K, 8K and Kid's Fun Run

Join us for the second annual Tilda Cure Is Found 5K and Kid's Fun Run, a heartwarming event dedicated to raising funds and awareness for cystic fibrosis (CF). This inspiring race honors Tilda Henderson and Nayvie Simmons.

Tilda and Nayvie were diagnosed with CF after birth. They shine a light on the daily challenges faced by the CF community.

Held at Bennie's House in Ranburne, AL, the event features a timed 5K and 8K run for participants of all levels and a cheerful Kid's Fun Run, making it a day for the whole family. Proceeds support vital research and treatments to extend and improve the lives of the 40,000 Americans living with CF.

Come run, walk, or cheer as we work together toward a brighter future—one step closer to a cure!

BONUS FOR THE FIRST 30 REGISTERED GET A FREE TRAVEL MUG!!!

• 5K and the all new 8K (5 mile) Starts at 8:30 am and awards at 9:30 am

• Kid's Fun Run (12 and under) Starts at 8:40 am

• first 30 registrations receive a custom mug

• add-on a shirt option available

Location: Bennie's House 13850 County Road 10, Ranburne, AL 36273

The Josh Waldrep Foundation is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) started to honor Josh and raise awareness about the condition Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, (CVS). The Foundation is proud to sponsor scholarships to the University of West Georgia, Carrollton High School, and donations towards finding a cure for CVS.

The Live Like Josh event is ready to host 2025 with a 5K hosted on the University of West Georgia Athletic complex. Join us at 6:00 pm at the Stadium Concourse to hear memories of Josh and know more about CVS.

We invite all children (12 and under) to participate in the Touchdown Dash for Josh at 6 pm on the UWG Wolves football field. We will start the 5K and 1.1 mile walk from the University of West Georgia stadium home ticket booth at 6:30pm. The 5K will travel around the Athletic complex and showcase the stadium, the wolf statue and several other athletic fields. The 1.1 mile walk will make the distance loop around the beautiful Wolves Football Field from start to finish line.

Sign up as an individual or get a group to sign up as a team to win a team prize for the most participants in a team. All abilities are welcome. Stay after the 5K to enjoy pizza with friends at the Stadium Concourse!

Can't make it to race day? Sign up for our virtual event!

Race medals for the 5K will be awarded to overall male and female, 9 and under male and female, 10-19 male and female, 20-29 male and female, 30-39 male and female, 40-49 male and female, 50-59 male and female, 60-69 male and female, 70+ male and female.

Early Packet Pick-Up:

• 4/27 to 4/29 from 10am - 6pm

• SoleRoots Store (150 Maple Crossing Carrollton, GA 30117)

Race Day pick-up starts at 5 pm at the the University of West Georgia Stadium Concourse. Check-in on race day closes at 6:15 pm for the race to start on time at 6:30.