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9 events in Cartersville, Georgia

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  • Cupid Run for Hope 5K & 1Mi. [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Feb 07, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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    Cupid Run for Hope 5K & 1Mi.


    Benefiting...our local Mental Health Court, (a.k.a. 'MHC Program)

    Presented by the 'Cherokee Judicial Mental Health...


    Cupid Run for Hope 5K & 1Mi.


    Benefiting...our local Mental Health Court, (a.k.a. 'MHC Program)

    Presented by the 'Cherokee Judicial Mental Health Community Council'

    Saturday, February 7, 2026

    Cartersville, GA

    9:00am 5K start

    10:00am 1Mi. Health Walk/Fun Run

    10:15am Awards Ceremony

    RUN IT! WALK IT! ENJOY IT! Make plans to join us!

    We are super excited to be hosting the 2nd Annual Cupid Run for Hope 5K to support our local Mental Health Court, or MHC

    program. As part of the Cherokee Judicial Mental Health Community Council, we aim to raise

    awareness and support for our Cherokee Judicial Mental Health Court program with participants' needs.

    Participants in the program have specific needs such as assistance with the cost of medications,

    transportation, and any other basic needs participants may stand in need of. As part of the

    Council we also provide a Christmas party for participants and would like to provide more fun

    activities for the participants to learn and grow in their recovery.

    5K COURSE

    This course is a true classic. Having been in existence for nearly 40 years, the route takes advantage of Dellinger Park's vita trail which circumvents the park. As the site to dozens of 5K races hosted by Cartersville High School since the 1980's, this iconic race course promises to be FLAT, FAST, and FUN!!

    PROFESSIONAL TIMING

    The race will be professionally-timed by Wire2Wire Running, LLC, using MyLaps' R.F.I.D. technology...the same technology used to time the Boston Marathon, London Marathon, and Tour de France.

    T-SHIRT

    Be sure to sign up early to ensure you get you your size.

    Please Note: T-SHIRT SIZE IS GUARANTEED TO THOSE WHO PRE-REGISTER BEFORE Fri. Jan. 30, 11:00pm. BEYOND THAT DATE, T-SHIRT SIZE CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.

    RACE-DAY REGISTRATION

    • 7:00am until 8:45am ($40 for 5K.....$30 for 1Mi. Walk).

    • Takes place at Dellinger Park located at 100 Pine Grove Rd. Cartersville, Ga. 30120

    • Look for table set up that says 'Day Of Registration.'

    • Please Note: Day-of-Race registrants cannot be guaranteed a t-shirt.

    PRE-REGISTRAITON PACKET PICK UP: Friday, February 6, from 4:00PM - 7:30PM at 132 W. Cherokee Ave. It’s the brick building right beside the Presbyterian Church. If you are not able to make it Friday, you can also plan to pick up your packet Race Day morning beginning at 8:00AM the morning of the race. But please do try to make it by Friday to keep the lines short Saturday morning!

    5K AWARDS:

    1st, 2nd, and 3rd OVERALL (Male & Female)

    1st MASTER (Male & Female)

    Medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd (Male & Female) will be awarded in the following Age Groups:

    10&Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70&Over

    1 Mile Award

    NOTE: There will be only one award given for the 1 Mile Health Walk/Fun Run and it will be awarded to the fastest 6 & Under kid. All other are just in it for fun!!

    PARKING

    There is plenty of Parking available throughout Dellinger Park.

    Please note, this is a RAIN-OR-SHINE event.

    ADDITIONAL INFO. ABOUT WHY WE ARE DOING THIS RACE:

    The Cherokee Judicial Mental Health Court program launched in July 2022. Mental Health Court is the

    second accountability court to serve Bartow and Gordon Counties. The MHC Program is proudly

    located in Bartow County, in Cartersville Georgia. Participants who meet a qualified mental health

    diagnosis are offered an alternative to incarceration. The MHC program consists of a team of

    professionals such as an appointed judge, prosecutors, defense attorneys, law enforcement,

    treatment providers, and a peer support specialist. This accountability program is a minimum of

    eighteen months long. It offers a variety of treatment approaches, such as Anger Management, Moral

    Reconciliation Therapy, individual counseling sessions, peer support, and random drug screening.

    Participants meet once a week on Mondays with peers, the treatment team, and Judge Rosemary

    Greene for progress updates.

    1 Miles 5k Run Virtual

    100 Pine Grove Road, Cartersville, Georgia, 30120, United States
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  • SUPER HERO 5K [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Feb 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Description

    HHBK Super Hero 5K

    9:00am

    February 28th, 2026

    Sam Smith Park

    Join us for the inaugural SUPER HERO 5K!! Our race supports 'Helping Hands for Bartow Kids' (HHBK).

    We encourage runners to dress as their...

    HHBK Super Hero 5K

    9:00am

    February 28th, 2026

    Sam Smith Park

    Join us for the inaugural SUPER HERO 5K!! Our race supports 'Helping Hands for Bartow Kids' (HHBK).

    We encourage runners to dress as their favorite Super Hero! As each of you are a hero to the children of Bartow County!

    Together We Can Make a Difference!

    WHO ARE YOU SUPPORTING?

    Helping Hands for Bartow Kids (HHBK) provides comprehensive support and opportunities to children in Bartow County, while empowering them to achieve their full potential. Through educational programs, healthcare initiatives, and vital social services, we aim to create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive and build a brighter future.

    Race Location: The race Start & Finish Line(s) are located in the City of Cartersville Parks & Recreation Department’s Senior Aquatic Center at Sam Smith Park (1155 Douthit Ferry Rd. Cartersville, GA 30121.) Runners will utilize the rolling pathways of Sam Smith Park as well as the surrounding surface streets. (Yes...we know there is some construction taking place in the park - but we have a plan for that!)

    Race Start Time: 9:00 a.m., Saturday, February 28, 2026

    What to Bring: Non-perishable food & hygiene products for Allatoona Resource Center and Red Door Food Pantry

    What to Wear: Dress as your favorite SUPER HERO!

    Pre-Registration Packet Pick Up: Packets will be available for pick-up Friday 2/27, from 10am-6pm at the Helping Hands for Bartow's Kids office located at 115 W Cherokee Ave Suite 200 (i.e. the old "Gold Dome" Bartow County Courthouse, 2nd floor). Note: Packets will be available on race day morning but we encourage everyone to come Friday if possible to shorten the lines on race day morning!

    *** Race swag is not guaranteed for those who register on race day. ***

    Awards Ceremony: 10:00 a.m. adjacent to the Sam Smith Park Sr. Aquatic Center near the Finish Line!

    Awards: Awards to top 3 Overall Male & Female; Overall Masters Male & Female; Medals to top 3 in each category: (10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70 & over)

    We look forward to you joining us for this "Super" Exciting Year 1 Race! This is a Rain or Shine Event!

    5k Run

    1155 Douthit Ferry Rd., Cartersville, Georgia, 30120, United States
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  • Run For Compassion 5K [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

    Join us for the Run for Compassion 5K at Dellinger Park. This fun 5K supports the Compassion Center of Crosspoint City Church and is perfect for runners, walkers, and families alike.

    Course...

    Join us for the Run for Compassion 5K at Dellinger Park. This fun 5K supports the Compassion Center of Crosspoint City Church and is perfect for runners, walkers, and families alike.

    Course Information: The Race will start and end on the concrete track around the football field. The course winds through multiple of the park's trails and loops around the lake. For any XC runners, it is a very similar course to the Wire2Wire XC Invitational.

    Parking: There will be plenty of parking at Dellinger Park with a brief walk to packet pickup and the start/finish line.

    Packet Pickup: Packets will be available for pickup from 6:30 - 7:45am on race morning. There will be water and snacks on the track past the finish line.

    Course Map: The course map is found under "More" and then "Photos."

    3.1 Miles 5k Run Trail Walk

    100 Pine Grove Road, Cartersville, Georgia, 30120, United States
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