calendar_today 22 Aug, 2026 – 29 Aug, 2026
directions_run Running
language Official Website
sell $35.00 – $40.00
Join us for Cobb County's 5th Annual First Responder 5k! Walk, jog, or run- in person, or virtual. This event is for all fitness levels and we have some GREAT prizes!
This family-friendly event will include first responder vehicles and displays, field games with The Atlanta Braves Blooper, and a performance from the Braves Heavy Hitters! Sign-up today and Run to Help Those, Who Run to Help You!
New this year - Registration price includes a t-shirt and finisher medal. Must register by 7/3/26 to guarantee a t-shirt!
This event is a qualifier for the PeachTree Road Race!
Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome!
Medals will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in the following age divisions: Overall Male and Female, 10 and under, 11-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
**Top Fundraiser Prizes!**
1. On the left side of the race website select the arrow next to "Donate", then select "Become a Fundraiser", fill out the form and easily create a fundraising page for yourself and/or your team.
2. Share your page with friends
3. The top 3 fundraisers will win!
Prizes!!! The top 3 fundraisers will be able to choose the first responder agency of their choice and receive a personalized tour and "Day in the Life of a First Responder*" agencies to choose from include: Cobb Police , Cobb Sheriff, Cobb 911, Cobb Animal Control, Cobb Emergency Management, and Cobb Fire. Details of "Day in the Life" will be determined by each agency.
One year's winner was featured on Fox5, see video link below
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/cobb-county-woman-firefighter-for-a-day-kidney-donation
EVENT DETAILS:
- Opening ceremony will begin at 8:00 a.m. sharp. We will have a special honor guard presentation and a performance from the Heavy Hitter Band, that will lead runners and walkers to the start line.
- Official start time for the run/walk is expected to be at 8:20 a.m., or immediately following the opening ceremony and walk over.
- Medals will be awarded to top 3 finishers in each category at approximately 9:15 a.m.
- Awards will be given to top 3 fundraisers.
- Please keep in mind the course is hilly.
- Water stations will be available before and after the race.
- On-site activities will include: First responder vehicles and displays, Atlanta Braves mascot Blooper, family lawn games, and water fountain/spray ground.
- SELF PARKING at The Battery: On non-event days parking in the Red, Green, Yellow and Purple Decks are free for the first 2 hours. See map below for parking locations.
PACKET PICKUP:
- PRIOR TO RACE DAY: In person packet pickup will be held Wednesday, August 19th and Thursday, August 20th from 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Cobb County Animal Control, located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive SW, Marietta 30008
- DAY OF RACE: packet pickup is available race day at the registration tent beginning at 6:30 a.m.
VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS:
All virtual t-shirts will be mailed after the race. Times for the virtual race can be uploaded on the results page from race day (August 22nd) until the following Sunday (August 30th) at 11:59PM. An email with instructions to upload times will be sent out on August 22nd for all virtual participants.
Aug 22, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$35.00
Aug 22, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$40.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Atlanta.
Learn more about the host city, Atlanta.
Atlanta is the vanguard of the New South, with the charm and elegance of the Old. It's a city that balances southern traditions with sleek modernism, and southern hospitality with three skylines and the world’s busiest airport. It's a city that has been burnt to the ground and built back up; seen the horrors of war; felt the pain of droughts and floods; and given birth to Martin Luther King, Jr., the greatest figure of the civil rights movement. Atlanta is the capital of the state of Georgia.
Read more launchOfficial finishing times from previous editions of First Responder 5k Run/Walk.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | James Brown | — | |
| 🥈 | Anna-Maria Reyes | — | |
| 🥉 | Grant Holladay | — | |
| 4 | Joseph Heller | — | |
| 5 | Yusef Shabazz | — | |
| 6 | Ian Chin | — | |
| 7 | Noe Cortes Reyes | — | |
| 8 | Brian Pivonka | — | |
| 9 | Jarrett Irish | — | |
| 10 | Yuri Von Helde | — | |
| 11 | bryan zambrano | — | |
| 12 | Olivia Richt | — | |
| 13 | John Gaines | — | |
| 14 | LA Foster | — | |
| 15 | Jordan Cole | — | |
| 16 | Daniel Lohman | — | |
| 17 | Kyle Lukomske | — | |
| 18 | Michael McLaughlin | — | |
| 19 | Jesse Bridges | — | |
| 20 | Darin Hull | — | |
| 21 | Chowdhury Mohsin | — | |
| 22 | Corey King | — | |
| 23 | Cole Merriman | — | |
| 24 | Tyler Harding | — | |
| 25 | Anonymous Anonymous | — | |
| 26 | Tom Daniels | — | |
| 27 | Isaac Westerfield | — | |
| 28 | Dan McGraw | — | |
| 29 | Tad Keller | — | |
| 30 | Alison Keeney | — | |
| 31 | David Pounds | — | |
| 32 | Carrie Pollard | — | |
| 33 | TIM POLLARD | — | |
| 34 | Daniel Seedorf | — | |
| 35 | Gregory Baker | — | |
| 36 | Michael Thomas | — | |
| 37 | Michael Steine | — | |
| 38 | Donald Roch | — | |
| 39 | Brandy Solis | — | |
| 40 | James Walters | — | |
| 41 | Nina Smith | — | |
| 42 | Ruth Ramos | — | |
| 43 | Kaden Garner | — | |
| 44 | Tyler Jones | — | |
| 45 | Daniel Johnsen | — | |
| 46 | Jack Moody | — | |
| 47 | Ayline Tovar Razo | — | |
| 48 | Matthew Williams | — | |
| 49 | Joshua Conner | — | |
| 50 | Andrew Mei | — |
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