Run for a Pawpose 5K

About the Event

Join us for the 2nd Annual Run for a Pawpose 5K, Kids Fun Run (ages 10 & Under), and Doggie Run, which will take place on the evening of Saturday, April 18th. The Run for a Pawpose 5K benefits the Pups With Purpose program through the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office.

This special event helps support a program that gives shelter dogs a second chance, while providing inmates with valuable life, social, and vocational skills.

This event is open to walkers and runners of all ages, as well as dogs. All dogs in attendance must register in advance and proof of the dog's rabies vaccination must be submitted online. Registered dogs will receive a custom race doggie bandana. Human 5K and Fun Run race participants will receive a race t-shirt and a finisher medal. No dogs will be permitted to participate in the Kids Fun Run.

Race Location:
New Forsyth County Administration Building
2449 Freedom Parkway, Cumming, GA 30041

Race Start Times:
Kids Fun Run (no dogs): 7:45 PM ←←THIS IS AN EVENING RACE
5K (for humans and dogs): 8:00 PM ←←THIS IS AN EVENING RACE

Registration will be available online (if not sold out) through race day.

Participants will receive t-shirt (guaranteed if registered by April 10, 2026) and finisher medal.

Packet Pickup
At Big Peach Running Co. - Cumming (5485 Bethelview Road, Suite 430, Cumming, GA 30040)

Friday, April 17th from 12 PM to 5 PM
Race Day (Saturday) under the Big Peach tent beginning at 5:30pm

Packets for Virtual Participants not picked up in-store will be mailed after April 24th.

Please note that we will not be exchanging t-shirt sizes at packet pickup. If we have extras after the race, you may go to the packet pickup tent following the race to see if your size is available for exchange.

Packets for in-person participants not picked up during packet pickup will be donated.

Awards
Overall male/female
Overall masters male/female
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place age group awards in 5-year increments

Events will be held Rain or Shine

Race officials may cancel, delay, or change the event if the event is considered not safe for the public.

Races Offered

Kids Fun Run

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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Type — Running

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19:45

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$20.00

5K (Humans)

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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20:00

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$30.00

Doggie 5K (Register Your Dog Here)

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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20:00

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$10.00

Virtual 5K (Humans)

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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20:00

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$30.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Cumming.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 11.5° / 22.2°

wb_sunny 9.2° / 20.0°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.1 /

water_drop 68.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 11.5° / 22.2°

wb_sunny 9.2° / 20.0°

air 12.1 km/h

water_drop 68.0%

About Cumming

Learn more about the host city, Cumming.

Cumming is a city and the county seat of Forsyth County, Georgia, United States, and the sole incorporated area in the county. It is a suburban city, and part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. In the 2020 census, the population is 7,318, up from 5,430 in 2010. Surrounding unincorporated areas with a Cumming mailing address have a population of approximately 100,000.