Name: Strides for Students 5k Fun Run
Start: 2026-10-24
End: 2026-10-24
Location: Ball Ground

About the Event

Strides for Students Fun Run
Hosted by Driven to Encourage Ministries

Join us for the Strides for Students Fun Run, a morning of fun, community, and purpose as we come together to support the mission of Driven to Encourage Ministries!

Strides for Students is more than a fun run — every stride helps us reach students with the hope of Jesus.

Driven to Encourage Ministries exists to go directly into our local public schools and meet students right where they are. Through school clubs, Bible studies, student outreach, encouragement, mentorship, and the distribution of Bibles, our team has the incredible opportunity to consistently invest in the next generation and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Over the years, more than 60,000 students have been reached, over 5,000 documented salvations have taken place, and more than 40,000 Bibles have been placed into the hands of students. We praise God for every number because behind each one is a student with a name, a story, and a life that matters.

Strides for Students helps make that ministry possible.

Funds raised through this event help Driven to Encourage continue showing up for students throughout the school year — providing Bibles and resources, supporting school outreach programs, and creating opportunities for students to hear the Gospel and be encouraged in their faith.

What to Expect
This is a FUN run, so you don't have to be an experienced runner to participate! Run it, jog it, walk it, bring your family, invite your friends, and come enjoy a great morning together. All ages and ability levels are welcome.

Whether you're crossing the finish line in record time or enjoying every step with your family, you're helping us make an eternal impact in the lives of students.

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ Fun Run begins at 8:00 AM
📍 Ball Ground, Georgia

Come run with purpose. Come support our students. Come be part of what God is doing in the next generation.

Every stride has a purpose. Every student matters.
We can't wait to see you at Strides for Students!

Races Offered

Strides for Students 5k Fun Run

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:00

sell

$49.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Ball Ground.

thermostat Temperature

11.7° / 22.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

9.5° / 20.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 25m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.4 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

68.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:43

nightlight Sunset

19:01

About Ball Ground

Learn more about the host city, Ball Ground.

Ball Ground is a city in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States. The city was originally Cherokee territory before they were removed from the land and it was given to white settlers. A railroad was built in 1882 and a town was formed around the resulting railroad stop. The town was incorporated on January 1, 1883, and became an industrial-based economy largely centered around its marble industry until around the mid-20th century when the industries began to leave and the city started to decline. From 2000 onwards the city saw rapid growth; as of the 2020 census the city had a population of 2,560, which is over three times the city's population of 730 in 2000.