Race Information

Run for the Son
Powder Springs, GA
City Location
Cobb County
Feb 3, 2024 - Saturday
10K, 5K, 1M run
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    Run for the Son, now with electronic timing, is an amazing run for the whole family!

    The Run for the Son 5k/10k is an in-person race. Our Race Hub is indoors and we'll have sponsors, vendors and refreshments inside the morning of the race. Race Packet Pickup with be Friday, February 2 from 4:30-6:00 PM.

    All proceeds of the event support the Radiate Student Ministry's international mission trip and Eric Petty Scholarship fund. Whether you're an avid runner seeking a qualifier for the AJC Peachtree Road Race, or just a walker looking for a good cause to support while you get in a few thousand steps, you're sure to find that here.

    Event details and schedule

    Schedule: 
    6:15 am: Check-In, T-Shirt Pickup & Walk Up Registration (Subject to change)
    7:30 AM: Warmups
    7:45 am: 1 Mile Run
    8:00 am: 5K & 10K

    Where: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church, 5145 Due West Road, Powder Springs, GA

    Registration Dates & Info:

    This race is a Peachtree Qualifier for the 5K AND 10K for all in-person runners! Now with Electronic Timing using RFID race bibs. Virtual Runner times are not considered qualifiers.

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    FAQ’s

    Questions?  Call Burnt Hickory Baptist Church at 770-590-0334 or go to www.burnthickory.com.

    Race Number Pickup: Friday, February 2, 2-7 PM.

    The Course: Begin and end in the parking lot of BHBC while making a scenic rolling loop on Due West & Burnt Hickory Roads.

    CLICK HERE for 5K Course Map.
    CLICK HERE for 10K Course Map.

    Benefit: All net proceeds benefit the BHBC Student Summer Mission Program and the Eric Petty Memorial Graduation Scholarship Fund.

    Awards: 

    • All registered 5K, 10K and 1 Mile Fun Run participants will receive a colorful long sleeve T-shirt, Run for the Son Medal race packet, and plenty to eat and drink. 
    • 10K & 5K Awards – Overall male & female, Masters male & female and Top three male & female in each age category
    • 1 Mile Fun Run Awards – Top three overall

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Listing Status

  • Added to our Directory
    Feb 27, 2010
  • Last Updated in our Directory
    Nov 15, 2023
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  • This event has concluded
    We hope to update it for 2025

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