First Responder 5k Run/Walk
About this race
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.
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Running
5K Run/Walk
Walk, jog, or run- in person. This event is for all fitness levels. Join us as we come together as a community to support our Cobb County First Responders. This family-friendly event will include first responder vehicles and displays!
Virtual 5K
Walk, jog, or run anywhere and anytime! Join us as a community to support our Cobb County First Responders. You can submit your time online from 8AM on 8/22 through 8/29 at 11:59PM. Shirts will be mailed out to all virtual participants and will only be guaranteed if registered by 7/3. Medals are not included. If you do not receive your shirt by 9/15 you must notify us at info@ccpsf.org. Failure to notify by the deadline will result in no shirt.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 12 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Atlanta, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:04 AM and sets at 8:16 PM local time (EDT) in Atlanta on August 22, 2026 — 13h 11m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — First Responder 5k Run/Walk
530 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the 5K Run/Walk
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marco Bertuccioli | 18:42 | 6:01 /mi |
| 2 | Parker Whitlock | 19:16 | 6:12 /mi |
| 3 | Dan Hess | 20:35 | 6:37 /mi |
| 4 | Estuardo Morales | 20:40 | 6:39 /mi |
| 5 | Anna-Maria Reyes | 21:25 | 6:54 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 190 Atlanta events
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