Run With the Badges
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2026 Run with the Badges : 5K Glow Run
Run with the Badges is a 5K glow run held in Downtown Dallas, GA on June 6, 2026. The event is hosted by the City of Dallas and organized by Paulding Public Safety Appreciation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises funds and support for local public safety personnel and their families.
Registered participants receive a custom Run with the Badges 5K Glow Run t-shirt, a swag bag from local vendors and sponsors, and a custom glow in the dark finisher medal. Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each age division and a custom award is presented to the overall first place male and female. The listed age groups include youth, teen, adult, and masters categories up to 70 and over.
The event includes a vendor display with music and other activities, and offers pre-registration, early bird pricing, and same day registration. Paulding Public Safety Appreciation reports fundraising activity for local families; in 2025 the organization provided more than $75,000 in support, sponsored seven families for Christmas, and hosted multiple fundraisers for families facing hardship.
Location: Downtown Dallas, GA. Event address: 318 Main St, Dallas, GA 30132, United States. Sponsors named for the event include Hardy Family Automotive Group, Coosa Valley Credit Union, H&H Mechanical, Crossroads Plumbing, Pinnacle Ortho, Our Local Heroes, and Local Realty. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
