Run for a Pawpose 5K
- Date Sat 18th April 2026
- Time 7:45PM EDT
- Location Cumming, Georgia
- Price $11.60 - $32.80
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating evening at the 2nd Annual Run for a Pawpose 5K on Saturday, April 18th, 2026! This heartwarming event will take place at the New Forsyth County Administration Building in Cumming, GA, and promises a fun-filled atmosphere for participants of all ages. Join us for the main event, the 5K race, as well as a Kids Fun Run for children aged 10 and under and a special Doggie Run!
The Run for a Pawpose 5K supports the Pups with Purpose program through the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, giving shelter dogs a second chance at life while helping inmates develop valuable skills. Bring your family, your friends, and your furry companions for a day of fitness and fun. All registered dogs will receive a custom race bandana, while human participants can look forward to a race t-shirt and a finisher medal. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while enjoying a fantastic community event!
The Run for a Pawpose 5K supports the Pups with Purpose program through the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, giving shelter dogs a second chance at life while helping inmates develop valuable skills. Bring your family, your friends, and your furry companions for a day of fitness and fun. All registered dogs will receive a custom race bandana, while human participants can look forward to a race t-shirt and a finisher medal. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while enjoying a fantastic community event!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL RUN FOR A PAWPOSE 5K, KIDS FUN RUN (AGES 10 & UNDER), AND DOGGIE RUN, WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE EVENING OF SATURDAY, APRIL 18TH. THE RUN FOR A PAWPOSE 5K BENEFITS THE PUPS WITH PURPOSE PROGRAM THROUGH THE FORSYTH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
This special event helps support a program that gives shelter dogs a second chance, while providing inmates with valuable life, social, and vocational skills.
This event is open to walkers and runners of all ages, as well as dogs. ALL DOGS IN ATTENDANCE MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE AND PROOF OF THE DOG'S RABIES VACCINATION MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE. Registered dogs will receive a custom race doggie bandana. Human 5K and Fun Run race participants will receive a race t-shirt and a finisher medal. No dogs will be permitted to participate in the Kids Fun Run.
RACE LOCATION:
New Forsyth County Administration Building
2449 Freedom Parkway, Cumming, GA 30041
Race Start Times:
Kids Fun Run (no dogs): 7:45 PM <-<-THIS IS AN EVENING RACE
5K (for humans and dogs): 8:00 PM <-<-THIS IS AN EVENING RACE
REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE (IF NOT SOLD OUT) THROUGH RACE DAY.
Participants will receive t-shirt (guaranteed if registered by April 10, 2026) and finisher medal.
Packet Pickup
At Big Peach Running Co. - Cumming (5485 Bethelview Road, Suite 430, Cumming, GA 30040)
Friday, April 17th from 12 PM to 5 PM
Race Day (Saturday) under the Big Peach tent beginning at 5:30pm
Packets for Virtual Participants not picked up in-store will be mailed after April 24th.
Please note that we will not be exchanging t-shirt sizes at packet pickup. If we have extras after the race, you may go to the packet pickup tent following the race to see if your size is available for exchange.
Packets for in-person participants not picked up during packet pickup will be donated.
Awards
Overall male/female
Overall masters male/female
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place age group awards in 5-year increments
Events will be held Rain or Shine
Race officials may cancel, delay, or change the event if the event is considered not safe for the public.
This special event helps support a program that gives shelter dogs a second chance, while providing inmates with valuable life, social, and vocational skills.
This event is open to walkers and runners of all ages, as well as dogs. ALL DOGS IN ATTENDANCE MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE AND PROOF OF THE DOG'S RABIES VACCINATION MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE. Registered dogs will receive a custom race doggie bandana. Human 5K and Fun Run race participants will receive a race t-shirt and a finisher medal. No dogs will be permitted to participate in the Kids Fun Run.
RACE LOCATION:
New Forsyth County Administration Building
2449 Freedom Parkway, Cumming, GA 30041
Race Start Times:
Kids Fun Run (no dogs): 7:45 PM <-<-THIS IS AN EVENING RACE
5K (for humans and dogs): 8:00 PM <-<-THIS IS AN EVENING RACE
REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE (IF NOT SOLD OUT) THROUGH RACE DAY.
Participants will receive t-shirt (guaranteed if registered by April 10, 2026) and finisher medal.
Packet Pickup
At Big Peach Running Co. - Cumming (5485 Bethelview Road, Suite 430, Cumming, GA 30040)
Friday, April 17th from 12 PM to 5 PM
Race Day (Saturday) under the Big Peach tent beginning at 5:30pm
Packets for Virtual Participants not picked up in-store will be mailed after April 24th.
Please note that we will not be exchanging t-shirt sizes at packet pickup. If we have extras after the race, you may go to the packet pickup tent following the race to see if your size is available for exchange.
Packets for in-person participants not picked up during packet pickup will be donated.
Awards
Overall male/female
Overall masters male/female
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place age group awards in 5-year increments
Events will be held Rain or Shine
Race officials may cancel, delay, or change the event if the event is considered not safe for the public.
Races
-
5K (Humans)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (8:00PM EDT)
$32.80
Participants will receive t-shirt (guaranteed if registered by 4/10/26) and finisher medal -
Doggie 5K (Register Your Dog Here)
Incl. $1.60 Fee & Bandana
Sat 18th April 2026 (8:00PM EDT)
$11.60
Pups will receive bandana. -
Kids Fun Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (7:45PM EDT)
$22.20
Participants will receive a t-shirt (guaranteed if registered by 4/10/26) -
Virtual 5K (Humans)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
$32.80
Participants will receive a t-shirt (guaranteed if registered by 4/10/26)
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2435 Freedom Parkway, Cumming, 30041, GA, United States
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