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Sat October 2, 2021 Canton, GA 30114 US Directions
Come out and join Police in the Park for a 5K or Fun Run at beautiful Etowah River Park!
Certified 5K & fun run too!
Family Fun Event!

Events

5K

9:00AM EDT

Fun Run

10:00AM EDT

Virtual 5K

9:00AM EDT

Place

Etowah River Park
600 Brown Industrial Pkwy
Canton, GA US 30114

Description

We are excited to have Police in the Park back for 2021!

Come on out to beautiful Etowah River Park in Canton & bring the whole family to “Police in the Park”!   Canton Officers will be doing their best to keep up with you as you enjoy this fast-paced course.  Officers and command staff will be awarding medals after the run. We hope to see you at the starting line at 9:00 a.m.  

*Kids Fun Run
*5K Run/Walk
*Public Safety Vehicles on display
*CPD promotional handouts

Proceeds from the event go to the Canton Police Explorers

Event Beneficiary

Proceeds from the event go to a Police Fund; which provides support and funds for local families and individuals in times of need.

Entry & Registration Fees

Pricing (ends 9/25/21)

  • 5K:  $25
  • Fun Run:  $15
  • Virtual 5K:  $30

Late Registration (9/26/21 - 10/2/21)

  • 5K:  $30
  • Fun Run:  $20
  • Virtual 5K:  $30 (virtual registration closes 9/30/21)

All registrations include a race shirt (guaranteed when you register by 9/26, registrations afterwards will receive a shirt while supplies last.

Event Cap

Due to course & space restrictions, the event is capped at 500.

Course & Timing

Awesome super flat CERTIFIED course through Etowah River Park & Heritage Park using the paved trail and the walking bridge that connects them.  We'll be chip timing the start & finish, so you're guaranteed to get a great time you can use for the Peachtree.

Click here for course map

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Course #:  GA16053WC

Awards & Goodies

Awards as follows:

  • Overall M/F
  • Overall Masters M/F (40+)
  • Overall Grand Master M/F (50+)
  • Overall Sr. Master M/F (60+)
  • Top 3 in each of the regular 5 year age groups (10 & Under to 75+)

 

All participants registered by 9/26 are guaranteed a great race shirt in their size.  After 9/26, sizes will be available while supplies last.

We've even got Ladies' cut available and also hoodies for an additional $10! 

VIRTUAL RUNNING - HOW IT WORKS & LINK FOR TIME SUBMISSION

Can't make it out to the event site on race day? Still want to participate or support the cause and have a shot at an award? Or, maybe you saw the shirt and said:  "Sweet...I want one!"  Then, the virtual race is for you.  Run when & where you want, just submit your time by end of Race Day.  We'll ship out virtual packages the Monday after event date! *Shipping available for continental US only.

New to Virtual Running?  Here's how it works:

Step 1

Get excited, grab some friends and buddies to join you!  Sign up, and register for the Police in the Park Virtual 5K!

Step 2

Download your Custom Digital Bib!  Hydrate, grab your buddy (or not), and get ready to get moving!

Step 3

Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want.   Please remember to social distance & be safe!

Step 4

HAVE FUN!~

Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route, and use the hashtag #PoliceinthePark5k

Step 5

Submit your results directly on RunSignUp.com

You can submit your race time HERE on the Virtual Results page anytime from September 26th until 10/2/2021 11:59 PM.

Step 6

View your Virtual Results HERE Monday after the Event Date.

Groups & Teams

Grab your family, friends, and co-workers and participate as a team…you can score a great discount (5K Event only), and nothing will replace the additional fun.

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  • 5+:  $2.50 off

  • 11+:  $3.75 off

  • 21+:  $5 off

  • 51+:  $6.25 off

  • 100+:  $7.50 off

Five Star Turkey Trot & Championships

All participants will automatically qualify for (1) FREE entry into one of the 2021 Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trots. See event website
 

Top finishers will also have the opportunity to earn a spot in the Championships held in January 2022. The number of spots available is based on the total registration...see event website

Event Courtesy & Refund Policy

Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike
conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.

All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.

Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants...there are no refunds in this case.

Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.

No COVID-19 Refunds.  If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided.  The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.

Event Schedule

September 26                   - Deadline for Guaranteed Shirt in your Size
October 2           8:00 AM - Race Day Registration and check in Opens
October 2           9:00 AM - 5K Starts
October 2         10:00 AM - Fun Run Starts

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://fivestarntp.com/.

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

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