
Home Town Heros 5k and Fun Run is a running race on November 14–21, 2026 in Cumming, GA, with entry fees from $25 to $35.
From the Organizer
🇺🇸🚒 Hometown Heroes 5K & Fun Run 🚒🇺🇸
Run with the heroes who serve our community every day! 👨🚒🇺🇸👩🚒
Join the Forsyth County Fire Department for the Hometown Heroes 5K & Fun Run—a fun, family-friendly event celebrating the brave men and women who protect and serve our community. ❤️🤍💙
Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, come out and show your support for our local first responders!
📍 Location: Cumming City Center
🏃 Events: 5K and Fun Run
🎗️ Beneficiary: B.A.D.G.E.
The race will start and finish at the beautiful Cumming City Center, where race-day check-in will also take place.
Every Step Makes a Difference! 👟 ❤️🤍💙
All proceeds from this event will benefit B.A.D.G.E., a local organization that provides financial assistance and other support to first responders and public safety employees facing unforeseen hardships, including serious injuries and family crises.
Come run with your very own Hometown Heroes and help support those who are always there for us! 🚒🚑🚓
Run for our heroes. Support our community. Make a difference.🇺🇸❤️🤍💙
Weather
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
64°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cumming 2n, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
1,523 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 27 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 45 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Home Town Heros 5k and Fun Run
Nov 14, 2026