
From the Organizer
Join the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office for the 2nd annual Bridge the Gap Community 5K, a family-friendly community run/walk for men, women, and children. Held at the beautiful Rabbit Hill Park in Dacula, GA, this event encourages fitness, while also fostering relationships and positive connections between the community and law enforcement personnel. Participants get to enjoy a healthy, fun-filled event, establish impactful relationships, and support a worthy cause.
The scenic course will take you through the park’s beautiful scenery and trails, around the dog park, the lake and the soccer fields.
All proceeds directly support the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office and its community outreach initiatives, including providing free backpacks and school supplies at the annual Back-to-School Bash, supplying meals to underserved families facing food insecurity through the annual Thanksgiving Food Giveaway, awarding scholarships to Gwinnett County children of law enforcement officers and military veterans, supporting youth mentorship programs and football camps, and much more.
LOCATION:
Rabbit Hill Park
400 Rabbit Hill Road
Dacula, GA 30019
Race Route: CLICK HERE
Runners will run the 1.55-mile trail to the end and back to equal 3.1 miles.
TIMING:
The timing device for this event is RFID timing by Performance Race Services.
In order to receive an accurate time, please confirm that your bib is:
· Clearly visible on the front of the torso
· Unaltered and unmodified (not folded or wrinkled)
· Pinned in all four corners
· Uncovered (jackets, fuel belts, etc.)
Results are published live within a few minutes of completion and are chip to chip times for crossing the timing pad.
AWARDS:
Overall M/F finishers and top 3 M/F in the below age groups:
1-10, 11-14,15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
EVENT SWAG:
Short-sleeve T-shirt — Size cannot be guaranteed for registrations after April 24, 2026.
The first 200 runners will receive a finisher medal.
*** Race bibs and event swag are ONLY available for in-person participants at packet pick-up on race day. ***
REFUND POLICY:
All registrations are final and non-transferable.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Warm up / Registration and Packet Pick Up: 7:00am-7:45am
Race start 8:00am
Race end 10:30am
RESTROOMS: On site near the Start/Finish area.
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Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office Bridge the Gap Community 5k
May 16, 2026