Light the Way 5K - Benefiting Make A Wish Georgia
- Date Sat 28th March 2026
- Time 5:00PM EDT
- Location Dallas, Georgia
- Price $33.94
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join us for the inaugural Light the Way 5K on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in beautiful Dallas, Paulding County! This exciting community event is designed to benefit Make-A-Wish Georgia and support a local family, making it a run with a purpose. The race kicks off at 5:00 PM from the Paulding County Cultural Affairs Recreation Center, winding through the charming streets of Downtown Dallas.
Bring the whole family for an unforgettable day filled with fun! There’s a dedicated kids zone in the gymnasium, ensuring that everyone, no matter their age, can enjoy the festivities. Couples can take advantage of a special discounted registration rate, making it the perfect occasion to run, dine, and celebrate together. After crossing the finish line, participants can relish delicious offerings from food trucks and enjoy a family-friendly movie under the stars. With awards for the top finishers and age categories spanning from 10 & under to 70 & over, there’s something for everyone at this uplifting event. Join us as we light the way for wishes and create lasting memories in our community!
Bring the whole family for an unforgettable day filled with fun! There’s a dedicated kids zone in the gymnasium, ensuring that everyone, no matter their age, can enjoy the festivities. Couples can take advantage of a special discounted registration rate, making it the perfect occasion to run, dine, and celebrate together. After crossing the finish line, participants can relish delicious offerings from food trucks and enjoy a family-friendly movie under the stars. With awards for the top finishers and age categories spanning from 10 & under to 70 & over, there’s something for everyone at this uplifting event. Join us as we light the way for wishes and create lasting memories in our community!
Organiser's Description
BE A PART OF HISTORY!! As Paulding County launches its first-ever Light the Way 5K, a community road race created to benefit Make-A-Wish Georgia and support a local Paulding County family. This inaugural event brings together purpose, celebration, and a whole lot of heart. The race will start and end at the Paulding County Cultural Affairs Recreation Center and travel through Downtown Dallas. There will also be a dedicated kids zone in the gymnasium, so bring the whole family for a fun and exciting time!
Whether you're running solo or signing up as a couple, everyone is invited to help us kick off this brand-new tradition. Couples receive a discounted registration rate, making it the perfect evening to run, dine, and enjoy the festivities together. After the race, enjoy on site food trucks, the awards ceremony, followed by a family-friendly movie to close out the night.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
. DATE & TIME: Saturday, March 28, 2026. 5K Race Time: 5:00 PM
. PRE-REGISTRATION PACKET PICKUP: Friday, March 27th from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM in the lobby of the Paulding County Cultural Affairs Recreation Center office located at 210 Paulding Lane, Dallas, GA 30132
. 5K RACE ENTRY FEE: $30 Individual OR $50 per couple (discounted rate! - If you are a couple running - Email us about a Discount Coupon and well get you taken care of! Send email to: matt@wire2wirerunning.com)
. INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION: An Awesome Event shirt!
. WHO IT BENEFITS: Make-A-Wish Georgia & a local Paulding County family
Race Start / Finish Line / Parking: Both the Starting Line & The Finish Line are located adjacent to the Paulding County Cultural Affairs Recreation Center. The Race Route itself will travel from the Center through beautiful Downtown Dallas, GA!
Race Parking will also be available at the Paulding County Cultural Affairs Recreation Center (210 Paulding Lane) as well as a short walk away at Dallas Elementary School.
AWARDS PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO TOP THREE FEMALE / MALES FINISHERS AS WELL AS THE TOP MASTERS FEMALE / MALE FINISHER.
5K AGE CATEGORIES AS FOLLOWS: 10 & Under, 1114, 1519, 2024, 2529, 3034, 3539, 4044, 4549, 5054, 5559, 6064, 6569, 70 & Over
Join us as we light the way for wishes, for community, and for the very first time!
Whether you're running solo or signing up as a couple, everyone is invited to help us kick off this brand-new tradition. Couples receive a discounted registration rate, making it the perfect evening to run, dine, and enjoy the festivities together. After the race, enjoy on site food trucks, the awards ceremony, followed by a family-friendly movie to close out the night.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
. DATE & TIME: Saturday, March 28, 2026. 5K Race Time: 5:00 PM
. PRE-REGISTRATION PACKET PICKUP: Friday, March 27th from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM in the lobby of the Paulding County Cultural Affairs Recreation Center office located at 210 Paulding Lane, Dallas, GA 30132
. 5K RACE ENTRY FEE: $30 Individual OR $50 per couple (discounted rate! - If you are a couple running - Email us about a Discount Coupon and well get you taken care of! Send email to: matt@wire2wirerunning.com)
. INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION: An Awesome Event shirt!
. WHO IT BENEFITS: Make-A-Wish Georgia & a local Paulding County family
Race Start / Finish Line / Parking: Both the Starting Line & The Finish Line are located adjacent to the Paulding County Cultural Affairs Recreation Center. The Race Route itself will travel from the Center through beautiful Downtown Dallas, GA!
Race Parking will also be available at the Paulding County Cultural Affairs Recreation Center (210 Paulding Lane) as well as a short walk away at Dallas Elementary School.
AWARDS PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO TOP THREE FEMALE / MALES FINISHERS AS WELL AS THE TOP MASTERS FEMALE / MALE FINISHER.
5K AGE CATEGORIES AS FOLLOWS: 10 & Under, 1114, 1519, 2024, 2529, 3034, 3539, 4044, 4549, 5054, 5559, 6064, 6569, 70 & Over
Join us as we light the way for wishes, for community, and for the very first time!
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Light the Way 5K
Incl. $3.94 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th March 2026 (5:00PM EDT)
$33.94
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210 Paulding Lane, Dallas, 30132, GA, United States
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