Hometown Heroes 5K
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Hometown Heroes 5K and Fun Run
The Hometown Heroes 5K and Fun Run is an event organized with the Forsyth County Fire Department in Cumming, Georgia. It is centered at Cumming City Center and includes both in person races and a virtual 5K. The event listing shows the municipal address as 423 Canton Rd., Cumming, GA 30040.
Distances offered:
- 5K - 3.1 miles
- Fun Run - 1K
- Virtual 5K - 3.1 miles
Registration opens September 1, 2026. Registration deadlines and fees vary by event: the 5K and the Virtual 5K list a registration close date of September 11, 2026 with a fee of $35.00, while the Fun Run lists a registration close date of November 14, 2026 with a fee of $25.00.
Packet pick up is listed for Friday, November 13, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Big Peach Running Co., 5485 Bethelview Rd, Suite 430, Cumming, GA 30040, and again on the morning of the event under the Big Peach tent beginning at 7:00 AM.
All proceeds are designated to benefit B.A.D.G.E., an organization that provides financial assistance and other support to first responders and public safety employees facing unforeseen hardships, including serious injuries and family crises. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
