The "Downtown Cartersville 5K" (and a 1K Fun Run) to support Backpack Buddies

TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!! Please Join us for the 10th Annual Running of the “Downtown Cartersville 5K” to benefit Backpack Buddies! Saturday morning August 29th. 2026!!! EVENT DESCRIPTION: Get ready celebrate a milestone!! As we lace 'em up once again for the 10th Annual Downtown Cartersville 5K to benefit the Backpack Buddies Program!! The always-popular 1K Fun Run ('Lap-the-Courthouse') for the little ones, will finish under the banner like the big folks! Let's DO this!! This popular 5K will start & finish in historic Downtown Cartersville, with a scenic route that encircles downtown and its surrounding neighborhoods. This race promises to produce a good time for all, no matter your age! As a USATF-CERTIFIED 5K COURSE (Certification #GA18034WC), it is a Peachtree Road Race Qualifier! Please plan to hang around after the 5K for age group awards presentations, while enjoying sponsors' tents and treats and LIVE music! This is an awesome way to start your weekend and support a worthy cause! SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE STILL AVAILABLE!!! If you are interested in being a sponsor - please contact Lori Shook (lshook@cartersvilleschools.org) EVENT DETAILS & SCHEDULE 6:30am Race Day Registration begins 7:30am Race Day Registration ends 7:58am Wheelchair Race Start 8:00am 5K Run/Walk Start 9:00am 1K Fun Run Start 9:20am Awards Ceremony REGISTRATION INFO: Pre-Race, on-line Registration will be open until 11:00pm, Sunday, August 23rd. 2026. (Be sure to pre-register to guarantee your T-shirt size!) Pre-race Race Registration Fees are: *$35 for the 5K and $25 for the Fun Run. (Note: We cannot guarantee your T-Shirt Size if you register on Race Day!!) Race Day Rates are: *$45 for the 5K and $30 for the Fun Run. PACKET PICK UP: Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up for those that are pre-registered will be held Friday, August 28th from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM at the Big Peach Running. Co. - Cartersville Store! Located at 402 E. Church St., Cartersville, GA 30121. Give