5K Halloween Hustle to benefit the Paulding Education Foundation
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · Other
- Price
- $25–$30
From the Organizer
Make plans to join us for the 2nd. Annual running of the “5K Halloween Hustle” or “2M Health Walk” to benefit the Paulding Education Foundation (https://pauldingeducationfoundation.com/ )
Saturday morning – October 17th, 2026 – 9:00 AM Race Time! Racers will enjoy this beautiful race route throughout Mulberry Rock Park’s gently rolling hills, paved paths, and even a few gravel tracks The Paulding Education Foundation strives to create expanded learning opportunities for our students and provide our teachers with the resources and connections they need to provide the best opportunities for our students by:
Promoting an opportunity for the community to contribute to public education
Promoting innovative instruction through grants to our teachers and schools, and
Establishing networks and high return on investment opportunities among public, private and government partners for the benefit of public education in Paulding County. But we need your support to make it happen! So come join us for this AMAZING 5K in support of the Paulding Education Foundation! All participants will receive a long-sleeve race T-shirt!
5K Race Registration Fees:
$30 Before Sept 30th.
$35 After Oct 1st
$40 Race Day Registration Fee
$25 Student/Teacher Discount
$25 2 Mile Health Walk
5K Start-Finish & Race Day Parking:
*Both the Start & Finish Lines are located within Mulberry Rock Park located at 1849 Mulberry Rock Road, Dallas, GA 30157. And there is plenty of parking inside the park, so don’t sweat that!
Race Day Schedule of Events:
*7:45 AM Race Day Registration Opens
*8:45 AM Race Day Registration Closes
*8:55 AM Race Announcements
*9:00 AM 5K Race Start
*9:05 AM 2M Health Walk Start
*10:15 AM Awards Presentation
Pre-Registration Packet Pick up:
*Pre-Registration Packet Pick up will be held Friday, February October 16th from 10 AM – 5:00 PM at the Paulding Board of Education, located at 3236 Atlanta Hwy, Dallas GA.
5K Awards:
Awards will be given to the following:
*Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Winners
*Top Masters Male and Top Masters Female Winners
*Top 3 Male & Female in the following Age Categories: 10-Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over
Please Note: There are no awards given for the 2M Health Walk – It’s just for fun in support of the Paulding Education Foundation! (and it’s healthy too!!)
This is a rain or shine event as no refunds are provided in the event of inclement weather (proceeds go to an amazing charitable cause in support of the education of the youth in our community!)
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
74°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dallas 7 Ne, 16 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Dallas, GA
Population
14,440
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,075 ft
Nearest Airport
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 31 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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- Race
- 5K Halloween Hustle to benefit the Paulding Education Foundation
- Date
- October 17, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 5K Halloween Hustle to benefit the Paulding Education Foundation?
- 5K Halloween Hustle to benefit the Paulding Education Foundation is a running race held in Dallas, Georgia on October 17, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 5K Halloween Hustle to benefit the Paulding Education Foundation?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Dallas, Georgia at 1849 Mulberry Rock Rd.. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 5K Halloween Hustle to benefit the Paulding Education Foundation?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
5K Halloween Hustle to benefit the Paulding Education Foundation
Oct 17, 2026