First Responder 5k Run/Walk

Join us for Cobb County's 3rd Annual First Responder 5k! Walk, jog, or run- in person, or virtual. This event is for all fitness levels and we have some GREAT prizes!

This family-friendly event will include first responder vehicles and displays, field games with The Atlanta Braves Blooper, and a performance from the Braves Heavy Hitters!  Sign-up today and Run to Help Those, Who Run to Help You! 

New T-Shirt! This year will include a dry-fit t-shirt with registration price. Must register by July 15th to guarantee t-shirt size. This Event is a Qualifier for the PeachTree Road Race! Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome!

Register early! Our great finisher medals are only guaranteed to the first 700 participants!

**Top Fundraiser Prizes!**
1. On the left side of the race website select the arrow next to "Donate", then select "Become a Fundraiser", fill out the form and easily create a fundraising page for yourself and/or your team. 
2. Share your page with friends 
3. The top 3 fundraisers will win!
Prizes!!!  The top 3 fundraisers will be able to choose the first responder agency of their choice and receive a personalized tour and  "Day in the Life of a First Responder*" agencies to choose from include: Cobb Police , Cobb Sheriff, Cobb 911, Cobb Animal Control, Cobb Emergency Management, and Cobb Fire. Details of "Day in the Life" will be determined by each agency.

Last year's winner was featured on Fox5, see video link below
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/cobb-county-woman-firefighter-for-a-day-kidney-donation  

EVENT DETAILS:
- Opening ceremony will begin at 8:00 a.m. sharp. We will have a special honor guard presentation and a performance from the Heavy Hitter Band, that will lead runners and walkers to the start line. 
- Official start time for the run/walk is expected to be at 8:20 a.m., or immediately following the opening ceremony and walk over.
- Medals will be awarded to top 3 finishers in each category at approximately 9:30 a.m.
- Awards will be given to top 3 fundraisers. 
- Please keep in mind the course is hilly.
- Water stations will be available before and after the race.
- On-site activities will include: First responder vehicles and displays, Atlanta Braves mascot Blooper, family lawn games, and water fountain/spray ground.
- SELF PARKING at The Battery- On non-event days parking in the Red, Green, Yellow and Purple Decks is free for the first 2 hours. See map below for parking locations.

PACKET PICKUP:
- PRIOR TO RACE DAY: In person packet pickup will be held Thursday, August 15th and Friday, August 16th from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Cobb County Animal Control, located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive SW, Marietta 30008
- DAY OF RACE: packet pickup is available race day at the registration tent beginning at 6:30 a.m.

VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS:
All virtual t-shirts will be mailed after the race. Times for the virtual race can be uploaded on the results page from race day (August 17th) until the following Sunday (August 25th) at 11:59PM. An email with instructions to upload times will be sent out on August 17th for all virtual participants.