Running for a Paws 5K
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About the race
The City of Rockmart "Running for a Paws" 5K is a community 5-kilometer road and trail event held in Downtown Rockmart, Georgia on October 10, 2026. Proceeds support the City of Rockmart Police Department K9 Fund. The course begins at the intersection of Slate Street and Cherry Street in downtown and uses nearby surface streets before entering the Silver Comet Trail at Water Street. The overall layout is an out-and-back route on the Silver Comet Trail with the turnaround just past the Vinson Mountain Trailhead.
The finish is located along the Silver Comet Trail adjacent to Euharlee Creek next to Veterans Plaza, across from Seaborn Jones Park. Registration opens June 18, 2026. To guarantee a race T-shirt size and the reduced pre-race fee, registration must be completed by October 4, 2026. The published fees are $30 for pre-race registration and $40 for race-day registration.
A "Ghost Runner" option is available for people who cannot attend in person but wish to contribute and receive a race T-shirt. Pre-registration packet pick up is scheduled for Friday, October 9 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Rockmart Police Department Headquarters. Race day parking is available downtown on a first-come, first-served basis, with additional parking in the city lot across Euharlee Creek; signage will direct participants. Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers, top masters male and female, and top male and female in age divisions including 10 and under through 70 and over. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
