Cupid Run for Hope 5K
- Date Sat 8th February 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Cartersville, Georgia
- Price $28.45 - $33.94
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Cupid Run for Hope 5K, taking place on Saturday, February 8, 2025, in beautiful Cartersville, Georgia! This exciting event kicks off at 9:00 AM at Dellinger Park, featuring a classic 5K race followed by a fun 1-mile health walk and fun run. The Cupid Run for Hope is not just about running; it's a heartwarming initiative designed to support the local Mental Health Court program, raising awareness and funds to assist participants with essential needs such as medication costs and transportation.
The iconic race course promises to be flat, fast, and fun, making it perfect for runners of all levels. With professional timing provided by Wire2Wire Running, your race day experience is sure to be smooth and enjoyable. Remember to register early to secure your t-shirt size! Whether you’re racing for a medal or simply enjoying a day of fitness and community spirit, the Cupid Run for Hope is an event you won't want to miss. Join us in this meaningful endeavor and help make a difference in the lives of those in our community!
The iconic race course promises to be flat, fast, and fun, making it perfect for runners of all levels. With professional timing provided by Wire2Wire Running, your race day experience is sure to be smooth and enjoyable. Remember to register early to secure your t-shirt size! Whether you’re racing for a medal or simply enjoying a day of fitness and community spirit, the Cupid Run for Hope is an event you won't want to miss. Join us in this meaningful endeavor and help make a difference in the lives of those in our community!
Organiser's Description
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CUPID RUN FOR HOPE 5K
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BENEFITING...OUR LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH COURT, (A.K.A. 'MHC PROGRAM)
Presented by the 'Cherokee Judicial Mental Health Community Council'
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2025
_CARTERSVILLE, GA_
9:00AM 5K START
10:00AM 1MI. HEALTH WALK/FUN RUN
10:15AM AWARDS CEREMONY
RUN IT! WALK IT! _ENJOY IT!_ Make plans to join us!
We are super excited to be hosting our first 5K to support our local Mental Health Court, or MHC
program. As part of the Cherokee Judicial Mental Health Community Council, we aim to raise
awareness and support for our Cherokee Judicial Mental Health Court program with participants' needs.
Participants in the program have specific needs such as assistance with the cost of medications,
transportation, and any other basic needs participants may stand in need of. As part of the
Council we also provide a Christmas party for participants and would like to provide more fun
activities for the participants to learn and grow in their recovery.
COURSE
This course is a _true _classic. Having been in existence for nearly 40 years, the route takes advantage of Dellinger Park's vita trail which circumvents the park. As the site to dozens of 5K races hosted by Cartersville High School since the 1980's, this _ICONIC RACE COURSE_ promises to be FLAT, FAST, and FUN!!
PROFESSIONAL TIMING
The race will be professionally-timed by _WIRE2WIRE RUNNING, LLC,_ [https://www.wire2wirerunning.com] using MyLaps' R.F.I.D. technology...the same technology used to time the Boston Marathon, London Marathon, and Tour de France.
T-SHIRT
Be sure to sign up early to ensure you get you your size.
Please Note: T-SHIRT SIZE IS GUARANTEED TO THOSE WHO PRE-REGISTER BEFORE Fri. Jan. 31, 11:00pm. BEYOND THAT DATE, T-SHIRT SIZE CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.
RACE-DAY REGISTRATION
* 7:00am until 8:45am ($40 for 5K.....$30 for 1Mi. Walk).
* Takes place at Dellinger Park located at 100 Pine Grove Rd. Cartersville, Ga. 30120
* Look for table set up that says '_Day Of Registration_.'
* Please Note: Day-of-Race registrants cannot be guaranteed a t-shirt.
PRE-REGISTRAITON PACKET PICK UP: Friday, February 7, from 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM at 132 W. Cherokee Ave. Its the brick building right beside the Presbyterian Church. If you are not able to make it Friday, you can also plan to pick up your packet Race Day morning beginning at 8:00 AM the morning of the race. But please do try to make it by Friday to keep the lines short Saturday morning!
5K AWARDS:
1st, 2nd, and 3rd OVERALL (_Male & Female_)
1st MASTER (_Male & Female_)
Medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd (_Male & Female_) will be awarded in the following Age Groups:
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
1 MILE AWARD
NOTE: There will be only ONE award given for the 1 Mile Health Walk/Fun Run and it will be awarded to the fastest 6 & Under kid. All other are just in it for fun!!
WATER STATION AND POST-RACE FOOD
There will be a water station provided along the course. Additionally, there will also be water and post-race snack items at the finish.
PARKING
There is plenty of Parking available throughout Dellinger Park.
PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS A RAIN-OR-SHINE EVENT.
ADDITIONAL INFO. ABOUT WHY WE ARE DOING THIS RACE:
The Cherokee Judicial Mental Health Court program launched in July 2022. Mental Health Court is the
second accountability court to serve Bartow and Gordon Counties. The MHC Program is proudly
located in Bartow County, in Cartersville Georgia. Participants who meet a qualified mental health
diagnosis are offered an alternative to incarceration. The MHC program consists of a team of
professionals such as an appointed judge, prosecutors, defense attorneys, law enforcement,
treatment providers, and a peer support specialist. This accountability program is a minimum of
eighteen months long. It offers a variety of treatment approaches, such as Anger Management, Moral
Reconciliation Therapy, individual counseling sessions, peer support, and random drug screening.
Participants meet once a week on Mondays with peers, the treatment team, and Judge Rosemary
Greene for progress updates.
CUPID RUN FOR HOPE 5K
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
BENEFITING...OUR LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH COURT, (A.K.A. 'MHC PROGRAM)
Presented by the 'Cherokee Judicial Mental Health Community Council'
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2025
_CARTERSVILLE, GA_
9:00AM 5K START
10:00AM 1MI. HEALTH WALK/FUN RUN
10:15AM AWARDS CEREMONY
RUN IT! WALK IT! _ENJOY IT!_ Make plans to join us!
We are super excited to be hosting our first 5K to support our local Mental Health Court, or MHC
program. As part of the Cherokee Judicial Mental Health Community Council, we aim to raise
awareness and support for our Cherokee Judicial Mental Health Court program with participants' needs.
Participants in the program have specific needs such as assistance with the cost of medications,
transportation, and any other basic needs participants may stand in need of. As part of the
Council we also provide a Christmas party for participants and would like to provide more fun
activities for the participants to learn and grow in their recovery.
COURSE
This course is a _true _classic. Having been in existence for nearly 40 years, the route takes advantage of Dellinger Park's vita trail which circumvents the park. As the site to dozens of 5K races hosted by Cartersville High School since the 1980's, this _ICONIC RACE COURSE_ promises to be FLAT, FAST, and FUN!!
PROFESSIONAL TIMING
The race will be professionally-timed by _WIRE2WIRE RUNNING, LLC,_ [https://www.wire2wirerunning.com] using MyLaps' R.F.I.D. technology...the same technology used to time the Boston Marathon, London Marathon, and Tour de France.
T-SHIRT
Be sure to sign up early to ensure you get you your size.
Please Note: T-SHIRT SIZE IS GUARANTEED TO THOSE WHO PRE-REGISTER BEFORE Fri. Jan. 31, 11:00pm. BEYOND THAT DATE, T-SHIRT SIZE CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.
RACE-DAY REGISTRATION
* 7:00am until 8:45am ($40 for 5K.....$30 for 1Mi. Walk).
* Takes place at Dellinger Park located at 100 Pine Grove Rd. Cartersville, Ga. 30120
* Look for table set up that says '_Day Of Registration_.'
* Please Note: Day-of-Race registrants cannot be guaranteed a t-shirt.
PRE-REGISTRAITON PACKET PICK UP: Friday, February 7, from 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM at 132 W. Cherokee Ave. Its the brick building right beside the Presbyterian Church. If you are not able to make it Friday, you can also plan to pick up your packet Race Day morning beginning at 8:00 AM the morning of the race. But please do try to make it by Friday to keep the lines short Saturday morning!
5K AWARDS:
1st, 2nd, and 3rd OVERALL (_Male & Female_)
1st MASTER (_Male & Female_)
Medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd (_Male & Female_) will be awarded in the following Age Groups:
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
1 MILE AWARD
NOTE: There will be only ONE award given for the 1 Mile Health Walk/Fun Run and it will be awarded to the fastest 6 & Under kid. All other are just in it for fun!!
WATER STATION AND POST-RACE FOOD
There will be a water station provided along the course. Additionally, there will also be water and post-race snack items at the finish.
PARKING
There is plenty of Parking available throughout Dellinger Park.
PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS A RAIN-OR-SHINE EVENT.
ADDITIONAL INFO. ABOUT WHY WE ARE DOING THIS RACE:
The Cherokee Judicial Mental Health Court program launched in July 2022. Mental Health Court is the
second accountability court to serve Bartow and Gordon Counties. The MHC Program is proudly
located in Bartow County, in Cartersville Georgia. Participants who meet a qualified mental health
diagnosis are offered an alternative to incarceration. The MHC program consists of a team of
professionals such as an appointed judge, prosecutors, defense attorneys, law enforcement,
treatment providers, and a peer support specialist. This accountability program is a minimum of
eighteen months long. It offers a variety of treatment approaches, such as Anger Management, Moral
Reconciliation Therapy, individual counseling sessions, peer support, and random drug screening.
Participants meet once a week on Mondays with peers, the treatment team, and Judge Rosemary
Greene for progress updates.
Cupid Run for Hope 5K