SUPER HERO 5K
- Date Sat 31st January 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Cartersville, Georgia
- Price $33.94
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to unleash your inner hero at the inaugural Super Hero 5K on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in the charming city of Cartersville, Bartow! This exciting event kicks off at 9:00 AM at Sam Smith Park, where runners will enjoy a scenic course featuring rolling pathways and picturesque surface streets. Participants are encouraged to don their favorite superhero costumes, celebrating the spirit of community while supporting Helping Hands for Bartow Kids (HHBK), an organization dedicated to empowering local children through educational programs and essential services.
As you lace up your running shoes for this fantastic cause, remember to bring non-perishable food and hygiene items for the Allatoona Resource Center and Red Door Food Pantry. After the race, stick around for the awards ceremony at 10:00 AM, where medals will be awarded to the top finishers across various age categories. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children in Bartow County while enjoying a fun-filled day of fitness and camaraderie. This is a rain or shine event, so mark your calendars and get ready for a super day of running and giving back!
As you lace up your running shoes for this fantastic cause, remember to bring non-perishable food and hygiene items for the Allatoona Resource Center and Red Door Food Pantry. After the race, stick around for the awards ceremony at 10:00 AM, where medals will be awarded to the top finishers across various age categories. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children in Bartow County while enjoying a fun-filled day of fitness and camaraderie. This is a rain or shine event, so mark your calendars and get ready for a super day of running and giving back!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE INAUGURAL SUPER HERO 5K!! SATURDAY MORNING, JANUARY 31, 2026 to support Helping Hands for Bartow Kids (HHBK). The Super Hero 5K takes place at Sam Smith Park - 9:00 AM Race Time! WE ENCOURAGE RUNNERS TO DRESS AS THEIR FAVORITE SUPER HERO! AS EACH OF YOU ARE A HERO TO THE CHILDREN OF BARTOW COUNTY!
Together We Can Make a Difference!
WHO ARE YOU SUPPORTING?
Helping Hands for Bartow Kids (HHBK) provides comprehensive support and opportunities to children in Bartow County, while empowering them to achieve their full potential. Through educational programs, healthcare initiatives, and vital social services, we aim to create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive and build a brighter future.
RACE LOCATION: The race Start & Finish Line(s) are located in the City of Cartersville Parks & Recreation Departments Senior Aquatic Center at Sam Smith Park (1155 Douthit Ferry Rd. Cartersville, GA 30121.) Runners will utilize the rolling pathways of Sam Smith Park as well as the surrounding surface streets. (Yes...we know there is some construction taking place in the park - but we have a plan for that!)
RACE START TIME: 9:00 a.m., Saturday, January 31, 2026
WHAT TO BRING: Non-perishable food & hygiene products for Allatoona Resource Center and Red Door Food Pantry
WHAT TO WEAR: Dress as your favorite SUPER HERO!
PRE-REGISTRATION PACKET PICK UP: Packets will be available for pick up at Talk of the Town Salon, 112 West Main Street on Friday, January 30, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There is plenty of parking behind the salon. Packets will be available on the day of the race.
_*** RACE SWAG IS NOT GUARANTEED FOR THOSE WHO REGISTER ON RACE DAY. ***_
AWARDS CEREMONY: 10:00 a.m. adjacent to the Sam Smith Park Sr. Aquatic Center near the Finish Line!
AWARDS: Awards to top 3 Overall Male & Female; Overall Masters Male & Female; Medals to top 3 in each category: (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)
WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOU JOINING US FOR THIS "SUPER" EXCITING YEAR 1 RACE! THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT!
Together We Can Make a Difference!
WHO ARE YOU SUPPORTING?
Helping Hands for Bartow Kids (HHBK) provides comprehensive support and opportunities to children in Bartow County, while empowering them to achieve their full potential. Through educational programs, healthcare initiatives, and vital social services, we aim to create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive and build a brighter future.
RACE LOCATION: The race Start & Finish Line(s) are located in the City of Cartersville Parks & Recreation Departments Senior Aquatic Center at Sam Smith Park (1155 Douthit Ferry Rd. Cartersville, GA 30121.) Runners will utilize the rolling pathways of Sam Smith Park as well as the surrounding surface streets. (Yes...we know there is some construction taking place in the park - but we have a plan for that!)
RACE START TIME: 9:00 a.m., Saturday, January 31, 2026
WHAT TO BRING: Non-perishable food & hygiene products for Allatoona Resource Center and Red Door Food Pantry
WHAT TO WEAR: Dress as your favorite SUPER HERO!
PRE-REGISTRATION PACKET PICK UP: Packets will be available for pick up at Talk of the Town Salon, 112 West Main Street on Friday, January 30, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There is plenty of parking behind the salon. Packets will be available on the day of the race.
_*** RACE SWAG IS NOT GUARANTEED FOR THOSE WHO REGISTER ON RACE DAY. ***_
AWARDS CEREMONY: 10:00 a.m. adjacent to the Sam Smith Park Sr. Aquatic Center near the Finish Line!
AWARDS: Awards to top 3 Overall Male & Female; Overall Masters Male & Female; Medals to top 3 in each category: (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)
WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOU JOINING US FOR THIS "SUPER" EXCITING YEAR 1 RACE! THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT!
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