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It's the second running of The Pastry Road Race and YES, it's a Pastry qualifier! Everyone qualifies for a pastry afterwards!
Join us in beautiful downtown Buford for a fun morning of music, door prizes, awards, great softstyle shirts and of course the run on a flat, fast course!
Each participant has the chance to win lots of great door prizes and of course gets a pastry (or two) at the finish along with other great snacks!
Event details and schedule
7:00 a.m. Check in/Registration
8:00 a.m. 5K begins
9:00 a.m. Awards
Every year, Cobb County hosts the Make-A-Wish 5K, a 5-kilometer run the benefits of which are donated to Make-A-Wish® Georgia to grant wishes for Cobb County children with critical illnesses. This year, there are many children in Cobb County waiting to have his or her wish granted. It is our hope to grant more wishes and we know that it takes a community to make this happen. Help us put a smile on a child's face by making their wish come true. To find out more about Make-A-Wish, visit: https://wish.org/georgia/our-stories.
The Make-A-Wish 5K is a Peachtree Road Race qualifying event.
This will be the first year that we are incorporating a 1K race for small children. Bring them on out and let them burn off some energy.
Participants assemble on the Marietta Square, pre-race festivities begins at 7:00 a.m., the race begins promptly at 8:15 a.m. The 1K race will begin at 7:45 a.m. Walk-up registration begins at 6:30 a.m., ending at 7:30 a.m.
Join us and let's run for a great cause!
The race will go on as planned unless conditions are deemed hazardous to runners and volunteers.
The Lucky Dog Race for Recovery 5K
Hosted by The Extension Alumni
Get ready to lace up your sneakers, leash up your pup, and join us for a tail-wagging good time at The Lucky Dog Race for Recovery 5K! This fun, family-friendly event brings together dog lovers, fitness enthusiasts, and community supporters for a scenic 5K run/walk that benefits a great cause.
Whether you’re racing to beat your personal best or strolling at a casual pace with your four-legged friend, this event is all about community, connection, and compassion. All proceeds support The Extension Alumni, where we help individuals rebuild their lives from homelessness and substance abuse.
This is a chip-timed event. Timing services will be done by OnTime Results.
WHERE:
CENTRAL ROCK GYM
2801 George Busbee Parkway
Kennesaw, Ga 30144
WHEN:
October 3, 2026
7:00 am ……… Check-In/ Packet Pick Up
7:45 am ......... Recognition of Sponsors
8:00 am ......... Race Starts
Come for the cause, stay for the fun!
Let’s run (or walk!) together to make a difference—because every step brings hope and healing.
Register by September 12th to get a race shirt!
Strollers and dogs welcome!
Please join us for the 2nd. Annual Running of the “Your Heart Counts 5K” Once again presented by Union General Health System! Saturday Morning – October 3rd. 2026 – 8:00 AM Race Start – Meeks Park – Blairsville, GA! Come enjoy this absolutely beautiful race route that combines the paths of Meeks Park with a beautiful fall morning in the Mountains of North Georgia. All for a great cause to support Cardiac Health through Union General. So Please wear RED in support of this outstanding cause as Heart Disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. It will be an amazing morning so we hope you’ll plan to join us!
Registration: $30 Pre-Race Registration Fee (Runs until 11:59 PM, Sunday evening, September 27th.) You must register by this date to guarantee your T-shirt size and lock in at the reduced rate!) $40 Race Day Registration Rate.
Race Day Logistics & Schedule of Events:
Race Day Registration / Race Location: Adjacent to Pavilion #3 in Meeks Park located at 490 Meeks Park Rd., Blairsville, GA 30512.
*6:45 AM Race Day Registration
*7:45 AM Race Day Registration Closes
*7:55 AM Pre-Race Announcements
*8:00 AM “Your Heart Counts 5K” Start Time
*9:15 AM Race Awards Presentation
Pre-Race Packet Pick-up for those pre-registered:
Pre-Race Packet Pick-up will be held Friday, October 2nd. from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Union General Wellness Center located at 376 Deep South Farm Rd., Blairsville, GA 30512.
Race Route:
Both the Start and Finish Lines are located adjacent to Pavilion #3 in Meeks Park. Meeks Park is one of the most BEAUTIFUL parks in all of the North Georgia Mountains! The race route itself is a mix of pavement and some hard-pack gravel with gentle rolling hills along a scenic creek!
Race Start-Finish & Race Day Parking:
There is plenty of parking in Meeks Park itself so don’t sweat that! You will follow the main road into the park (stay straight!) and you will see the main parking lots on both your left and right. Parking is free!
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: 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, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over
We do hope you will join for this outstanding year one race in support of Cardiac Health!
Please note, this is a rain or shine event!!
Come out to Rock Creek Park in Dawsonville to help us raise money for domestic violence.
Race Information
The race starts at 8:00 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
5K & 10K Course (0.78M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6614057078
The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)
The 5K does the out-and-back two time.
The 10K does the out-and-back four times.
Half Marathon Course (1.09M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6575892966
The course is an out-and-back (2.18M).
The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.
Course Time Limit
3 hours and 30 minutes.
Finisher Medals
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php
Shirt and Gear Shop
https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php
Best Costume
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php
Series Points
https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
Awards
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
Frequently Asked Questions and Information
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
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Angel Dash - Carrollton, GA
October 3, 2026
Timed 5K & 1 Mile Memorial Walk for babies gone too soon
benefiting the mission of Rachel's Gift
Location: TVA Melton Hill Dam area, directions below. Race walk through Friday at 6 PM at race site. Arrive at site Saturday no than 7 AM EST for ample time for parking, packet pickup and getting ready for event starting promptly at 8 AM EST.
PACKET PICKUP & LATE REGISTRATION- PICTURE ID REQUIRED
Friday, Oct 9th - 5 PM - 6:30 PM at race site - see race location below.
Saturday - Race morning from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM - at race site.
Registration is open race morning! Relays MUST come together to pick-up packets - no exceptions.
*Note- We do typically see heavy fog on occasions each year, so if it is too foggy, we will most likely delay until it clears for swimmer safety.
PARKING: Lower lots below dam - walk up hill to transition. No boat ramp access for racers. You can come to the Upper bath house lot to drop-off gear / bike but no parking. Parking is also available at the Overlook.
Half Iron info:
Note: Half Iron participants will have the option to upgrade to a Hoodie Sweatshirt during registration.
SWIM Course Map- START INFORMATION- The swim is a wave start from just outside the swim area at the dam end. The course will be a two loop rectangle finishing on the beach of the swim area. Swimmers will STAY IN WATER TO COMPLETE LOOP ONE. EXIT ONLY AT END OF SECOND LOOP. Keep buoys to your Right. Follow flagging to transition area. Water temp approx. 73.
Bike Courses will be modified from previous years, please stay tuned for a most amazing experience!
RUN Course Map-The Run course has been modified to stay around the dam. Runs will leave the campground/transition and to 58 then across the bridge and back down the other side of the dam to turnaround and head back. Half Iron will complete 2 loops.
Note for the Half Iron: we are instituting "cut off times" for the safety of participants, volunteers and support staff - limits noted are from the start of final starter: swim 1:15, bike 5:15 hours, run 1/2 way point 7:15 - finish line, music, etc. will be in place for all finishers - venue tear-down may begin depending on severe weather forecast, as in past years. Safety is our first priority.
Sprint/Olympic Triathlon info:
Choose either the Sprint Triathlon 500 meter Swim, 18.6 mile Bike, and 5k run or Olympic Triathlon 1500 meter swim, 40k Bike and 10k run.
Sprint Maps: Swim BIKE RUN
Olympic Maps: - Note: Oly swim will have two additional buoys of different color to go around each loop - no exit after 1st loop.
Duathlon Info:
The Sprint Duathlon will be a 5k Run, 18.6 mile Bike and a 5k Run.
Duathlon Maps
Melton Hill Campground - Campground is right across park access road from transition and finish area. The availability of sites should be good being early October. Here is a link to reservations for the Campground.
Check out Explore Oak Ridge for Restaurants, Hotels and things to do.
Personal Best Racing has enabled event insurance for your consideration in the event you are unable to compete. Please review this option during the registration process.
All Personal Best Racing triathlon events are sanctioned by USA Triathlon. When a race sanctions with USAT, it is required for each participant to purchase either a one-day license or annual membership in order to participate in said event. A one-day USAT license is $15 and an annual USAT membership is $50. Either can be purchased when signing up for the event. A youth one day or annual USAT license is $10. Click here to learn about your USAT benefits and where your member dollars go.
Personal Best Racing has a NO REFUND policy. Insurance is available during the registration of each event. Please take advantage of this option should you wish to insure your entry fees.
Event Shirts - Event shirts are NOT guaranteed to participants registering within 2 weeks of each event. Please register prior to 2 weeks prior to guarantee your race shirt.
The 50th Annual Apple Festival 5k and 1 mile race is a great way to start the Georgia Apple Festival presented by the Ellijay Lions Club. It is one of the longest running 5K events in Georgia.
Welcome to the Fleet Feet Sports Monte Sano 15K
an HTC event
The course begins at the Monte Sano United Methodist Church and runs on the adjoining neighborhood streets. The course is a 15K loop and is certified by USA Track and Field.
This year is a RRCA State Championship Race with male and female champions awarded in open, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+ categories.
Course Map
Parking Map
Race Information
The race starts at 8:00 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
Addition Information
Your GPS may take you to a small building on Old S 4st Street.
If so, go south onto Old S. 4 Street and turn right in the parking lot.
We are just behind the Gadsden Mall.
This course is on a pea gravel trail.
5K & 10K Course (0.78M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604677404
The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)
The 5K does the out-and-back two time.
The 10K does the out-and-back four times.
Half Marathon Course (1.09M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604678115
The course is an out-and-back (3.18M).
The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.
Course Time Limit
3 hours and 30 minutes.
Finisher Medals
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php
Shirt and Gear Shop
https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php
Best Costume
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php
Series Points
https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
Awards
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
Frequently Asked Questions and Information
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US Road Running
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.