Heroes Helping Heroes 5K Run/Walk: Running for Gavin
- Date
- May 25, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · Virtual 5K · Kids Fun Run
From the Organizer
Heroes Helping Heroes 5K Run/Walk: Running for Gavin
Join us this Memorial Day for a powerful community event that honors our service members and supports a local hero.
Gavin, the son of a dedicated lieutenant, is in urgent need of a lung transplant. As his family faces this challenging journey, our community is coming together to show what true support looks like.
Every stride, and every donation helps provide:
- Hope for Gavin's medical journey
- Critical resources for his family
- A testament to community strength
Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation makes a difference.
Let's run with purpose. Let's run for Gavin.
Race Times:
5K starts at 8:30 AM
Fun Run starts at 8:00 AM
Packet Pickup:
--Saturday, May 23rd and Sunday May 24th from 12 PM to 5 PM at Big Peach Running Co-Cumming (5485 Bethelview Road, Suite 430, Cumming, GA 30040)
--Race morning at the race location beginning at 7:15 AM. We will be under the green Big Peach Running Co. tent.
Donations and race proceeds will benefit Gavin and his family.
5k Awards:
Overall male/female
Overall masters male/female
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place age group awards
** RACE OFFICIALS MAY CANCEL, DELAY, OR CHANGE THE EVENT IF THE EVENT IS CONSIDERED NOT SAFE FOR THE PUBLIC**
The event will be held Rain or Shine
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
More running races in GA
Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Greater Atlanta
Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Break Bread Bun Run - First Presbyterian Church of Valdosta
Run for 4-H 6K Race
Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Augusta, GA (34)
Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Heroes Helping Heroes 5K Run/Walk: Running for Gavin?
- Heroes Helping Heroes 5K Run/Walk: Running for Gavin is a running event held in Cumming, GA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Heroes Helping Heroes 5K Run/Walk: Running for Gavin?
- Monday, May 25, 2026 in Cumming, GA at 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Cumming, GA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Heroes Helping Heroes 5K Run/Walk: Running for Gavin?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Heroes Helping Heroes 5K Run/Walk: Running for Gavin
May 25, 2026