City of Rockmart - "Running for a Paws" 5K
- Date Sat 4th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Rockmart, Georgia
- Price $33.94
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the 5th Annual City of Rockmart "Running for a Paws" 5K! On Saturday, October 4, 2025, join fellow runners and community members in beautiful downtown Rockmart, GA, starting at 8:00 AM. This exciting event features a scenic 5K course that showcases both the charming streets of downtown Rockmart and the speedy Silver Comet Trail, making it perfect for runners of all levels.
Not only will you enjoy a fantastic race, but you'll also be supporting a great cause, as the proceeds benefit the Rockmart Police Department K9 Fund. Registration is just $30 if you sign up before September 28, 2025, or $40 on race day, so don’t miss your chance to secure your spot and get a T-shirt in your preferred size. With awards for the top finishers in various categories, this is a perfect opportunity to challenge yourself while giving back to the community. Rain or shine, the excitement awaits—come and run for a paws!
Not only will you enjoy a fantastic race, but you'll also be supporting a great cause, as the proceeds benefit the Rockmart Police Department K9 Fund. Registration is just $30 if you sign up before September 28, 2025, or $40 on race day, so don’t miss your chance to secure your spot and get a T-shirt in your preferred size. With awards for the top finishers in various categories, this is a perfect opportunity to challenge yourself while giving back to the community. Rain or shine, the excitement awaits—come and run for a paws!
Organiser's Description
_5TH ANNUAL_ RUN FOR A PAWS 5K
SATURDAY, OCT. 4, 2025
8:00AM
_ROCKMART, GA_
JOIN US! FOR THE 5TH ANNUAL RUNNING OF THE CITY OF ROCKMART - RUNNING FOR A PAWS 5K! HELD SATURDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 4, 2025 IN LOVELY DOWNTOWN ROCKMART, GA! IN ITS FIFTH YEAR NOW, THE 5K RACE INCORPORATES BOTH PARTS OF DOWNTOWN ROCKMART AS WELL AS THE SUPER-FAST SILVER COMET TRAIL FOR AN EVENT WHOSE PROCEEDS GO TO BENEFIT THE CITY OF ROCKMART POLICE DEPARTMENT K9 FUND. SO COME JOIN US AND RUN FOR A PAWS!!!!
REGISTRATION:
$30 Pre-Race Registration Fee
(Please NOTE: _Registration Closes 11:00 PM, Sunday evening, September 28th. You must register by this date to guarantee your T-shirt size and lock in at the reduced rate!_)
$40 Race Day Registration Fee
5K START-FINISH & RACE DAY PARKING:
The Starting Line is located at the intersection of Slate St. and Cherry St. in Downtown - Facing the old City Hall. The Finish line will be located along the Silver Comet Trail adjacent to Euharlee Creek next to Veterans Plaza, directly across the creek from Seaborn Jones Park. Right in the middle of Downtown Rockmart!
Race Day Parking will be allowed Downtown on a first come first serve basis. Additional parking will be allowed in the City lot located across Euharlee Creek directly across from the Starting line. Signage will be present downtown near the Start/Finish Line(s) to direct runners to that parking lots on Race day Morning.
RACE ROUTE (SEE ATTACHED ROUTE MAP):
Race Route utilizes portions of the immediate surface streets in downtown, entering the Silver Comet Trail path at the Water Street Location.
Overall Route is an out-and-back course along the super-fast Silver Comet Trail with the turnaround point located just past the Vinson Mountain Trailhead.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
6:45 AM Race Day Registration Opens
7:30 AM Race Day Registration Closes
8:00 AM 5K Start Time
9:15 AM 5K Awards Presentation (located at the Finish Line adjacent to the Water Street Silver Comet Trailhead.)
PRE-REGISTRATION PACKET PICK UP:
Pre-Registration Packet Pick up will be held Friday October 3rd. from 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM at Rockmart Police Department Headquarters, located at 316 N. Piedmont Ave. Bldg. 200, Rockmart, GA.
AWARDS: Awards will be given to the following:
Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Winners
Top Masters Male and Top Masters Female Winners
Top Male & Female in the following Age Categories: 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
PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT!!
Please plan to join us for this SUPER-FAST & SUPER-FLAT Year 5 Race!
SATURDAY, OCT. 4, 2025
8:00AM
_ROCKMART, GA_
JOIN US! FOR THE 5TH ANNUAL RUNNING OF THE CITY OF ROCKMART - RUNNING FOR A PAWS 5K! HELD SATURDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 4, 2025 IN LOVELY DOWNTOWN ROCKMART, GA! IN ITS FIFTH YEAR NOW, THE 5K RACE INCORPORATES BOTH PARTS OF DOWNTOWN ROCKMART AS WELL AS THE SUPER-FAST SILVER COMET TRAIL FOR AN EVENT WHOSE PROCEEDS GO TO BENEFIT THE CITY OF ROCKMART POLICE DEPARTMENT K9 FUND. SO COME JOIN US AND RUN FOR A PAWS!!!!
REGISTRATION:
$30 Pre-Race Registration Fee
(Please NOTE: _Registration Closes 11:00 PM, Sunday evening, September 28th. You must register by this date to guarantee your T-shirt size and lock in at the reduced rate!_)
$40 Race Day Registration Fee
5K START-FINISH & RACE DAY PARKING:
The Starting Line is located at the intersection of Slate St. and Cherry St. in Downtown - Facing the old City Hall. The Finish line will be located along the Silver Comet Trail adjacent to Euharlee Creek next to Veterans Plaza, directly across the creek from Seaborn Jones Park. Right in the middle of Downtown Rockmart!
Race Day Parking will be allowed Downtown on a first come first serve basis. Additional parking will be allowed in the City lot located across Euharlee Creek directly across from the Starting line. Signage will be present downtown near the Start/Finish Line(s) to direct runners to that parking lots on Race day Morning.
RACE ROUTE (SEE ATTACHED ROUTE MAP):
Race Route utilizes portions of the immediate surface streets in downtown, entering the Silver Comet Trail path at the Water Street Location.
Overall Route is an out-and-back course along the super-fast Silver Comet Trail with the turnaround point located just past the Vinson Mountain Trailhead.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
6:45 AM Race Day Registration Opens
7:30 AM Race Day Registration Closes
8:00 AM 5K Start Time
9:15 AM 5K Awards Presentation (located at the Finish Line adjacent to the Water Street Silver Comet Trailhead.)
PRE-REGISTRATION PACKET PICK UP:
Pre-Registration Packet Pick up will be held Friday October 3rd. from 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM at Rockmart Police Department Headquarters, located at 316 N. Piedmont Ave. Bldg. 200, Rockmart, GA.
AWARDS: Awards will be given to the following:
Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Winners
Top Masters Male and Top Masters Female Winners
Top Male & Female in the following Age Categories: 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
PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT!!
Please plan to join us for this SUPER-FAST & SUPER-FLAT Year 5 Race!
Races
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City of Rockmart - "Running for a Paws" 5K
Incl. $3.94 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$33.94
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GHOST RUNNER: City of Rockmart 5K - "Running for a Paws" 5K
Incl. $3.94 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$33.94
For those of you not able to join us, but would still like to contribute to the "Running for a Paws" cause, by being a "Ghost Runner" and still receiving a Race T-shirt!
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