Event Details:
Date: Saturday April 18, 2026
Location: 310 E. Poplar Street
Old Taylor School Parking lot across from the Griffin Stadium
Parking: Park in the surrounding area parking lots and walk on over!
Race Start Time: 8:00 AM
Race Day Registration / Packet Pick-up: 7:00AM-7:45AM
Awards Ceremony Start Time: 9:30
T-shirt guarantee deadline: April 1, 2026
Register online all the way until the race starts! Registration will remain open until 7:45 race day morning!
Registration options:
In-person 5K event: $30.00
Virtual/ Ghost runner: $30.00
Race Day registration In-Person 5K: $30.00 if paying cash or check only
New Salem Baptist Church (NSBC) and the Active Faith Ministry would like to welcome you to join our 4th annual Spring Into Service 5k event! This year's 5k event will be in support of The Boxes of Hope Ministry! This ministry is an annual food box and outreach ministry provided by New Salem Baptist Church. In 2026 the Boxes of Hope Ministry aims to increase the reach of this ongoing ministry and distribute 250 food boxes filled with enough food for a family for 2 weeks, hand written notes of encouragement, information on how to connect to a local body of believers for support and Gospel information, and a family bible. These 250 boxes will be distributed locally, right here in Griffin! We know by following the example of Jesus, you meet physical needs for the opportunity to also meet spiritual needs. The Boxes of Hope Ministry is excited for the opportunity to not only feed local families but to also connect with them on a spiritual level. The fundraising goal for this outreach is lofty at
$20,000 ($80.00 per box). We know we serve a BIG GOD and He will provide these needed funds! You can check out the ministry opportunities and service times for New Salem Baptist Church at www.nsbcgriffin.org We ask you to share this event as much as you can! Invite your family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, and church family! Let’s make a big impact in our community, feed local families, and share the Gospel of Jesus with Griffin families! All proceeds above and beyond race expenses will be designated for the Boxes of Hope Ministry at New Salem Baptist Church. Please use the donate button at registration to add any amount to your registration to further support these efforts! If you are a business owner and are interested in corporate sponsorship or In-Kind item donation information, please visit our digital sponsor information packet at https://www.nsbcgriffin.org/active-faith-sponsor-packet/
Race Details:
This event will be a 5k distance (3.1 miles). As we are wanting every dollar possible to go directly to the Boxes of Hope Ministry this race will not be chip timed. We will have a horn start and a timing crew recording all finisher’s times and race results. We will have an age group award ceremony and winners will receive a medal. All registrants will receive a race T-shirt designed and printed by J-Max graphics (be sure to sign up by the shirt deadline to guarantee a shirt), race bib, course support, and post race hot breakfast. Breakfast will be lovingly donated and prepared by New Salem Baptist Church!
Having a fun and safe race is a priority. We will have support from Griffin PD and New Salem Baptist volunteers. The course will be well marked and volunteers will be along the route to cheer you on and make sure you know where all the turns are located. There will be one water station about halfway through the course. We will warm up all the walkers/ runners with sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, prayer, opening remarks/ instructions, and praise music starting at 7:30 AM. Race starts at 8:00 AM sharp. Runners, walkers, and strollers are welcome! Any minor child running / walking the race on their own and not in a stroller should register for the event and be accompanied and monitored by an adult. We respectfully request no pets.
Age Group Awards for male and female racers:
Overall Winner and Overall Master Winner (age 40+), 9 and under, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.
Ghost runners will be able to submit by email their virtual race times and will be included in the final race results in their own category. Virtual results will not be eligible for race day awards.
Race Route:
Please view the race map on the City of Griffin link below:
https://www.cityofgriffin.com/home/showpublisheddocument/618/637812863974100000
If you are a business owner who is interested in being a sponsor for this race or donating items for our post race gift raffle, please contact Jena Jones at (706) 741-6535 or email [email protected] for sponsorship information.
Digital Sponsor Packet:
https://www.nsbcgriffin.org/active-faith/
Disclaimers:
There is a T-shirt deadline for this race. Anyone registering after April 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM will not be guaranteed a T-shirt. Online registration will continue until 7:45 AM on race day. Race Day registration will also accept cash or check. This is a rain or shine event. No refunds will be issued due to inclement weather. If the race is unable to be safely held due to weather or other unforeseen emergency the event will become virtual and registrants will email their 5K times to [email protected] by Monday April 19, 2026 at 11:59PM to have their results included in the official race results. If the event goes fully virtual all submitted results will be considered for age group awards. This is an open road course. All participants are ultimately responsible for their own safety and well being during the event. You will be required to sign a liability waiver during registration.
Follow our Active Faith Group Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/502505558672086 for updates on race information! Contact information for questions: Jena Jones (706) 741-6535 or [email protected]