3 running events in Dallas, Georgia

Miles For Moms 5K is an official Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race qualifying event!

Paulding Pregnancy Services is hosting its 5th annual Miles For Moms 5K! This event proudly benefits Paulding Pregnancy Services, a 501(c)3 non-profit that has served the community since 1999. All services we offer are at no cost to the community, and we have provided assistance and resources for thousands of women and families. All proceeds for this race will go directly to fund our services that help our community, like our Earn While You Learn and Car Seat Safety programs. Just in the last year, we provided, at no cost to our clients, 1123 client care sessions. This included 340 prenatal and parenting classes, 262 ultrasounds, and 33 car seats. We also gave away over 3900 maternity and baby items such as clothes, diapers, cribs, high chairs, and more!

Miles For Moms 5K will begin at 8:00am. Runners will begin and end in the parking lot of Fortified Hills Baptist Church. They will enjoy making a scenic rolling loop on Old Dallas Road, Holland Road, Cook Road, and Brinkley Road. Our Miles for Moms 5K is perfect for both avid runners and those that want to just stroll and chat with friends. Runners, Joggers, and Walkers will enjoy a fun filled event while supporting a worthy cause. Strollers are permitted, and children in strollers do not need to register. Pets are not permitted.

Exciting news! Miles For Moms 5K is an official Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race qualifying event! Our route is certified! Certification GA22034WC

Event details and schedule

Timing and Results: Finish line management and results will be provided by Elite Race Timing. We will have a photographer taking finish line photos that will be posted after the race.

Awards: The overall M and F winners get a trophy. Awards for each age bracket, male and female, will also get an award. Age and gender bracket winners will be available to view following the race. Medals and T-shirts will not be mailed to participants. They are only available at the race venue on race day. Awards will be given at the end of the race.

Age brackets are as follows: Overall Male/Female; 10 and under; 11-20; 21-30; 31-40; 41-50; 51-60; and 61 and over.

Shirts and Goodies: Swag Bags and Shirts are guaranteed to those who register by Sunday, April 5, 2026. Those who register after that date and on race day are not guaranteed a swag bag, a shirt or one in their size.

Race day check-in is required for everyone participating, whether you pre-registered or same day register. Race day registration is available via QR code for $40 from 7am to 7:45am. Credit or debit card only.

Weather: In case of rain, Miles for Moms 5K will still go on. In event of dangerous weather, the race will be cancelled. No refunds will be given in the event of dangerous weather or cancellation.

All registrations are final.

A special thank you to all of the sponsors who have already stepped up for the 2026 Miles for Moms 5K! If you’re interested in becoming a race sponsor, check out our informational page that includes various sponsorship options, swag bag placement, social media marketing and logo placement, and sponsor benefits. For details in becoming a corporate sponsor, visit www.ppsfriends.org/events

AT THIS TIME... the Light the Way 5K is looking to be rescheduled. Please check back later for further details!

Be a part of history!! As Paulding County launches its first-ever Light the Way 5K, a community road race created to benefit Make-A-Wish Georgia and support a local Paulding County family. This inaugural event brings together purpose, celebration, and a whole lot of heart. The race will start and end in Veterans Memorial Park in Dallas GA (located at 240 Constitution Blvd., Dallas, GA 30132.)

Whether you're running solo or signing up as a couple, everyone is invited to help us kick off this brand-new tradition. Couples receive a discounted registration rate, making it the perfect event to run and enjoy the festivities together.

Event Highlights:

· Date & Time: Saturday Morning, May 9th, 2026. 5K Race Time: 8:00 AM

· Pre-Registration Packet Pickup: Will be held Friday, May 8th from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM in the Cafeteria Lobby of the Administration Building also located at 240 Constitution Blvd., Dallas, GA 30132.)

5K Race Entry Fee: $30 Individual OR $50 per couple (discounted rate! - If you are a couple running - Email us about a Discount Coupon and we’ll get you taken care of! Send email to: [email protected])

· Included with Registration: An Awesome Event shirt!

· Who It Benefits: Make-A-Wish Georgia & a local Paulding County family

Race Start / Finish Line: Both the Starting Line & The Finish Line are located in Veterans Memorial Park in Dallas GA (located at 240 Constitution Blvd., Dallas, GA 30132.) The route will take place in / around the park as well as the entire Watson Government Complex!

Race Parking: Will also be available on site in the Park HOWEVER... PLEASE NOTE that the roads within the park WILL CLOSE at 7:30 AM Race Morning to allow for the safety of the runners at the Start! SCROLL DOWN to the "Race day Parking" Section to see full Parking Map.

🏆 Awards Prizes will be awarded to top three Female / Males finishers as well as the Top Masters Female / Male finisher.

5K Age Categories as follows: 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

Join us as we light the way — for wishes, for community, and for the very first time!

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.