Run for the Widows & Orphans 5K
- Date Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Rockmart, Georgia
- Price $44.92
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and adventure at the 5th Annual Run for the Widows & Orphans 5K, happening on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in the beautiful surroundings of Rockmart, Polk. This vibrant event features two exhilarating race options: a traditional ROAD 5K and a challenging TRAIL 5K, both set to kick off at 9:00 AM. Join fellow runners and families for a fun-filled experience on the founder's picturesque property, designed to provide a memorable end-of-summer run.
Participants of all ages are encouraged to take part in this meaningful event, where 100% of the proceeds will support Manna Ministries in Kisumu, Kenya, helping to build homes and provide meals for widows and orphans. With awards available for top finishers in various categories and plenty of parking on-site, the Run for the Widows & Orphans 5K promises an engaging and uplifting day for everyone. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference while enjoying the thrill of running in a supportive community atmosphere!
Participants of all ages are encouraged to take part in this meaningful event, where 100% of the proceeds will support Manna Ministries in Kisumu, Kenya, helping to build homes and provide meals for widows and orphans. With awards available for top finishers in various categories and plenty of parking on-site, the Run for the Widows & Orphans 5K promises an engaging and uplifting day for everyone. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference while enjoying the thrill of running in a supportive community atmosphere!
Organiser's Description
_ 5TH ANNUAL_
'RUN FOR THE WIDOWS & ORPHANS 5K' -- _TWO 5K ROUTES: ROAD _OR_ TRAIL. _
_SATURDAY, SEPT. 19, 2026_
_5K -- 9:00AM_
Looking for _FUN _and a bit of _ADVENTURE_??! Well, look no further!
Our 5_th Annual_ "Run For The Widows and Orphans 5K" will take place on the property of the founder of 'All For His Glory Ministries.'
Come out to this picturesque property--just outside of Rockmart--for a trail run that is chocked full of fun for the entire family.
THIS YEAR, WE ARE AGAIN PROVIDING TWO (2) ROUTE OPTIONS: a) traditional ROAD 5K, or b) a TRAIL 5K--while a bit more challenging, this beautiful course has been created by cutting wide swaths of grassy paths for the runners to meander through. These trails have been strategically-carved out to ensure a fun, family oriented end of summer run. Come see what it's all about.
100% of the funds received will go to building homes and providing meals for widows and orphans with our partner Manna Ministries in Kisumu, Kenya.
LOCATION: 1091 Zuker Rd. Rockmart, GA 30153
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Allforhisglory.org [http://Allforhisglory.org]
RACE DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
7:30 AM Race Day Registration
8:45 AM Race Day Registration Closes
8:55 AM Pre-Race Announcements
9:00 AM 5K Start Time (_Both the ROAD 5K and TRAIL 5K begin at 9am_)
10:15 AM Race Awards Presentation
REGISTRATION:
$40 PRE-REGISTRATION FEE WE ARE ORDERING PLENTY OF EXTRA T-SHIRTS, AND THOSE LEFTOVER WE WILL TAKE TO AFRICA TO GIVE OUT.
$50 Day-of-Race Registration
AWARDS:
Awards for both the ROAD 5K and the TRAIL 5K are the same; each race will have the following awards presented:
* Top 3 Overall Males
* Top 3 Overall Females
* Top 3 Masters Males
* Top 3 Masters Females
* Top 3 Males & Females in each of 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, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over
PARKING: There is plenty of parking on the property near the Start/Finish area.
PLEASE NOTE: _This is a rain or shine event._
'RUN FOR THE WIDOWS & ORPHANS 5K' -- _TWO 5K ROUTES: ROAD _OR_ TRAIL. _
_SATURDAY, SEPT. 19, 2026_
_5K -- 9:00AM_
Looking for _FUN _and a bit of _ADVENTURE_??! Well, look no further!
Our 5_th Annual_ "Run For The Widows and Orphans 5K" will take place on the property of the founder of 'All For His Glory Ministries.'
Come out to this picturesque property--just outside of Rockmart--for a trail run that is chocked full of fun for the entire family.
THIS YEAR, WE ARE AGAIN PROVIDING TWO (2) ROUTE OPTIONS: a) traditional ROAD 5K, or b) a TRAIL 5K--while a bit more challenging, this beautiful course has been created by cutting wide swaths of grassy paths for the runners to meander through. These trails have been strategically-carved out to ensure a fun, family oriented end of summer run. Come see what it's all about.
100% of the funds received will go to building homes and providing meals for widows and orphans with our partner Manna Ministries in Kisumu, Kenya.
LOCATION: 1091 Zuker Rd. Rockmart, GA 30153
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Allforhisglory.org [http://Allforhisglory.org]
RACE DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
7:30 AM Race Day Registration
8:45 AM Race Day Registration Closes
8:55 AM Pre-Race Announcements
9:00 AM 5K Start Time (_Both the ROAD 5K and TRAIL 5K begin at 9am_)
10:15 AM Race Awards Presentation
REGISTRATION:
$40 PRE-REGISTRATION FEE WE ARE ORDERING PLENTY OF EXTRA T-SHIRTS, AND THOSE LEFTOVER WE WILL TAKE TO AFRICA TO GIVE OUT.
$50 Day-of-Race Registration
AWARDS:
Awards for both the ROAD 5K and the TRAIL 5K are the same; each race will have the following awards presented:
* Top 3 Overall Males
* Top 3 Overall Females
* Top 3 Masters Males
* Top 3 Masters Females
* Top 3 Males & Females in each of 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, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over
PARKING: There is plenty of parking on the property near the Start/Finish area.
PLEASE NOTE: _This is a rain or shine event._
Races
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Run for the Widows & Orphans ROAD 5K
Incl. $4.92 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$44.92
This 5K Road Race goes out to the surrounding roads in rural Rockmart, contain a few gentle hills, and is essentially an out-n-back configuration. It is considered relatively-flat. -
Run for the Widows & Orphans TRAIL 5K
Incl. $4.92 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$44.92
This 5K Trail Race goes through a wooded area with a few hills before emerging and doing a series of switchbacks in a manicured field. It is considered relatively-challenging.
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