City of Rockmart - "Running for a Paws" 5K
City of Rockmart - "Running for a Paws" 5K was a running race held on October 10, 2026 in Rockmart, GA, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (Race complete)
- Location
- Veterans Plaza, Rockmart, GA
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
This race has already happened.
It was held on October 10, 2026. Registration for this edition is closed.
From the Organizer
6th Annual RUN FOR A PAWS 5K
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026
8:00am
Rockmart, GA
JOIN US! For the 6th Annual running of the “City of Rockmart - Running for a Paws 5K”! Held Saturday morning, October 10, 2026 in lovely Downtown Rockmart, GA! In its SIXTH year now, the 5K race incorporates both parts of Downtown Rockmart as well as the super-fast Silver Comet Trail for an event whose proceeds go to benefit the City of Rockmart Police Department K9 Fund. So come Join us and RUN FOR A PAWS!!!!
Registration:
$30 Pre-Race Registration Fee
(Please NOTE: Registration Closes 11:00 PM, Sunday evening, October 4th. You must register by this date to guarantee your T-shirt size and lock in at the reduced rate!)
$40 Race Day Registration Fee
5K Start-Finish & Race Day Parking:
The Starting Line is located at the intersection of Slate St. and Cherry St. in Downtown - Facing the old City Hall. The Finish line will be located along the Silver Comet Trail adjacent to Euharlee Creek next to Veterans Plaza, directly across the creek from Seaborn Jones Park. Right in the middle of Downtown Rockmart!
Race Day Parking will be allowed Downtown on a first come first serve basis. Additional parking will be allowed in the City lot located across Euharlee Creek directly across from the Starting line. Signage will be present downtown near the Start/Finish Line(s) to direct runners to that parking lots on Race day Morning.
Race Route (See attached Route Map):
Race Route utilizes portions of the immediate surface streets in downtown, entering the “Silver Comet Trail path” at the Water Street Location.
Overall Route is an “out-and-back” course along the super-fast Silver Comet Trail with the turnaround point located just past the Vinson Mountain Trailhead.
Race Day Schedule of Events:
6:45 AM Race Day Registration Opens
7:30 AM Race Day Registration Closes
8:00 AM 5K Start Time
9:15 AM 5K Awards Presentation (located at the Finish Line adjacent to the Water Street Silver Comet Trailhead.)
Pre-Registration Packet Pick up:
Pre-Registration Packet Pick up will be held Friday October 9th. from 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM at Rockmart Police Department Headquarters, located at 316 N. Piedmont Ave. Bldg. 200, Rockmart, GA.
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 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, this is a rain or shine event!!
Please plan to join us for this SUPER-FAST & SUPER-FLAT Year 5 Race!
Events
About Rockmart, GA
Population
5,142
as of 2023
City Elevation
772 ft
Nearest Airport
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 44 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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City of Rockmart - "Running for a Paws" 5K was held on October 10, 2026 at Veterans Plaza, Rockmart, GA. Registration for this edition is closed — but there is always another start line.
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