Georgia · 5K · 1K
The "Downtown Cartersville 5K" (and a 1K Fun Run) to support Backpack Buddies
The "Downtown Cartersville 5K" (and a 1K Fun Run) to support Backpack Buddies is a 5K and 1K event held in Cartersville, Georgia. It was last held on August 29, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Cartersville, GA
Race details
- Last held
- August 29, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Cartersville, Georgia
- Distances
- 5K, 1K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- wire2wirerunning.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 20, 2026: completed
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the The "Downtown Cartersville 5K" (and a 1K Fun Run) to support Backpack Buddies
TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!! Please Join us for the 10th Annual Running of the “Downtown Cartersville 5K” to benefit Backpack Buddies! Saturday morning August 29th. 2026!!! EVENT DESCRIPTION: Get ready celebrate a milestone!! As we lace 'em up once again for the 10th Annual Downtown Cartersville 5K to benefit the Backpack Buddies Program!! The always-popular 1K Fun Run ('Lap-the-Courthouse') for the little ones, will finish under the banner like the big folks! Let's DO this!! This popular 5K will st…
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The "Downtown Cartersville 5K" (and a 1K Fun Run) to support Backpack Buddies: common questions
- When is the The "Downtown Cartersville 5K" (and a 1K Fun Run) to support Backpack Buddies?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the The "Downtown Cartersville 5K" (and a 1K Fun Run) to support Backpack Buddies held?
- In Cartersville, Georgia.
- What distances does the The "Downtown Cartersville 5K" (and a 1K Fun Run) to support Backpack Buddies offer?
- 5K and 1K.
- How do I register for the The "Downtown Cartersville 5K" (and a 1K Fun Run) to support Backpack Buddies?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the The "Downtown Cartersville 5K" (and a 1K Fun Run) to support Backpack Buddies?
- Registration status as last checked October 20, 2026: completed. Listed fee for the longest distance, $45 (from runsignup.com, checked October 20, 2026).
- What time does the The "Downtown Cartersville 5K" (and a 1K Fun Run) to support Backpack Buddies start?
- 8:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the The "Downtown Cartersville 5K" (and a 1K Fun Run) to support Backpack Buddies?
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified.
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