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Join us for the 2nd Annual Run for a Pawpose 5K, Kids Fun Run (ages 10 & Under), and Doggie Run, which will take place on the evening of Saturday, April 18th. The Run for a Pawpose 5K benefits the Pups With Purpose program through the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office.
This special event helps support a program that gives shelter dogs a second chance, while providing inmates with valuable life, social, and vocational skills.
This event is open to walkers and runners of all ages, as well as dogs. All dogs in attendance must register in advance and proof of the dog's rabies vaccination must be submitted online. Registered dogs will receive a custom race doggie bandana. Human 5K and Fun Run race participants will receive a race t-shirt and a finisher medal. No dogs will be permitted to participate in the Kids Fun Run.
Race Location:
New Forsyth County Administration Building
2449 Freedom Parkway, Cumming, GA 30041
Race Start Times:
Kids Fun Run (no dogs): 7:45 PM ←←THIS IS AN EVENING RACE
5K (for humans and dogs): 8:00 PM ←←THIS IS AN EVENING RACE
Registration will be available online (if not sold out) through race day.
Participants will receive t-shirt (guaranteed if registered by April 10, 2026) and finisher medal.
Packet Pickup
At Big Peach Running Co. - Cumming (5485 Bethelview Road, Suite 430, Cumming, GA 30040)
Friday, April 17th from 12 PM to 5 PM
Race Day (Saturday) under the Big Peach tent beginning at 5:30pm
Packets for Virtual Participants not picked up in-store will be mailed after April 24th.
Please note that we will not be exchanging t-shirt sizes at packet pickup. If we have extras after the race, you may go to the packet pickup tent following the race to see if your size is available for exchange.
Packets for in-person participants not picked up during packet pickup will be donated.
Awards
Overall male/female
Overall masters male/female
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place age group awards in 5-year increments
Events will be held Rain or Shine
Race officials may cancel, delay, or change the event if the event is considered not safe for the public.
Join us on Thanksgiving Day. Come out and burn some pre-turkey calories while working up an appetite for your Thanksgiving Day feast by running or walking the 16th annual Tryptophan Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K.
WOW, 16 years is an amazing tradition! We are THANKFUL to all of YOU for coming out year after year. It is great to see family and friends come together from all over to create special memories on race day! So be THAT FAMILY on turkey day and run a 5K, 10K or Half Marathon run/walk.
Runners/Walkers will have the option to participate IN-PERSON or VIRTUALLY. Race packets for virtual participants will be mailed out by USPS. In-Person race packet pickup will be offered on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Starbucks 435 Peachtree Parkway 4-7pm and race day morning in Front of Rosati's starting at 6:30 am.
EVENT DETAILS:
RACE DAY:
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026
LOCATION:
In front of Rosati's Pizza and Sports Pub
RACE START TIMES:
13.1 - 7:30am
10K - 7:45am
5K - 8:00am
Virtual - whenever, wherever
Fun Run 1K - 9:00am
COST:
Half - $45 until 9/1 @ 11:59pm
$55.00 until 10/10 @11:59pm
$60.00 until 10/27 @ 11:59pm
$65.00 until 11/17 @ 11:59pm
$70.00 until 11/25 and Race Day
10K - $30.00 until 9/1 @ 11:59pm
$35.00 until 10/10 @ 11:59pm
$50.00 until 10/27 @ 11:59pm
$55.00 until 11/25 and Race Day
5K - $25.00 until 9/1 @ 11:59pm
$30.00 until 10/10 @ 11:59pm
$35.00 until 10/27 @ 11:59pm
$40.00 until 11/17 @ 11:59pm
$45.00 until 11/25 and Race Day
Virtual - $40.00
Fun Run - $20.00
COURSE:
5K Course: Starts and finishes in front of Rosati's Pizza and Sports Pub, 415 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming, Ga. Mostly flat course with lots of room to run.
10K Course: Continues from the 5K going south on Peachtree Parkway and U-Turning before Sharon Rd. returning back to the finish.
Half: Continues from the 10K U-Turn down past the Brookwood Target and returning to the finish line.
PACKET PICK UP/RACE DAY REGISTRATION:
Packet Pick-up - Wednesday, November 25, 2026 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm Starbucks at 435 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming, GA 30041 (across from The Collection)
Race Day Packet Pick-up/Registration - Parking lot in front of Rosati's starting at 6:30am.
PARKING:
The Tryptophan 2026 race course utilizes a portion of the Brannon Crossing parking lot. For runner safety we ask that you park across the street at The Collection of Forsyth. If you park in Brannon Crossing you may get stuck until the race is over. Races start on time so be sure to allow plenty of time to park, pick up your packets, and get to the start!!
Virtual and In-Person participants will receive a custom race bib, finishers medal and long-sleeve tee.
AWARDS:
Overall Male/Female
Masters Male/Female
Age Groups 3 Deep Male/Female: 10 and Under to 75+ in five year increments