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Labor Day Be Your Own Hero 5K/10K/15K

Race/Run/Walk

It's time to say "Good Bye" to summer,

and we're doing it in the best way we know how...with a 5K, 10K, & 15K.

This event is FREE to all First Responders...

Police, Fireman, EMT, etc.

New for this year is a 15K Distance. Come out to the AMC Theatre in Kennesaw for an 8:00 am start. All three distances are out & backs and pretty flat & fast! Great upscale tech shirts, Awards to the top 3 overalls & top 3 masters overall as well as the top 3 in each of the normal age groups 10 & Under - 75+ for all 3 races.


Registration fees

First Responder 5K Closed

First Responders...NC...ID Required

  1. Free
    May 11 - Sep 4

First Responder 10K Closed

First Responders...NC...ID Required

  1. Free
    May 11 - Sep 4

First Responder 15K Closed

First Responders...NC...ID Required

  1. Free
    May 11 - Sep 4

5K Closed

Online registration closed

  • Individual 5K

    1. $25.00
      May 11 – Aug 5
    2. $30.00
      Aug 6 – Sep 4

10K Closed

Online registration closed

  • Individual 10K

    1. $30.00
      May 11 – Aug 5
    2. $35.00
      Aug 6 – Sep 4

15K Closed

Online registration closed

  • Individual 15K

    1. $35.00
      May 11 – Aug 5
    2. $40.00
      Aug 6 – Sep 4

Groups & Teams

Yes, you can bring your friends, so grab people you know (or don't know). Share the night with other like minded folks and score a great discount.


5+...Save 10%

11+…Save 15%

21+…Save 20%

51+…Save 25%

100+…Save 30%


Event Beneficiary...The Gold Shield Foundation

Originally our purpose was that of aiding the surviving spouses and children of law enforcement officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty, the Foundation’s mission has grown as we have diligently listened to the needs from within the fire and police communities in which we serve. Today, the Gold Shield Foundation works to provide aid for law enforcement officers, firefighters, their spouses and children, whose lives have been altered as a result of line of duty deaths and injuries.

Course & Timing

All 3 courses start and finish in the Parking Lot of AMC Theatres in Kennesaw. The routes fairly flat & fast, and are an out and back. We'll be chip timing everyone for the start & finish, and giving awards away for the overalls based on gun time, and the age groups on chip time.

Awards & Goodies

All finishers will recieve a custom finisher award. All participants registered by 8/31 are guaranteed an upscale moisture wicking race shirt (child sizes may be cotton). Women's cuts are also available! Awards in all races to the top 3 Overall male & Female, Top 3 Overall Masters (40+) as well as the top 3 in each age group. (10 & under - 75+).

Five Star Championships & Turkey Trot

All participants will automatically qualify for FREE entry into the Five Star Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot. Top finishers will also have the opportunity to earn a spot in the championships to be held in Dec., 2016. The number of spots available is based on the total registration...see event website for details.

Event Courtesy Policy

Our events are designed to be fun and 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.

Event schedule

  • Fri, August 5, 2016 11:59 PM - Early Bird Pricing ends
  • Sun, August 28, 2016 11:59 PM - Last day for Guaranteed shirt & size
  • Sun, September 4, 2016 3:00 AM - Online Registration Ends
  • Mon, September 5, 2016 7:00 AM - Race Day Registration Opens
  • Mon, September 5, 2016 8:00 AM - All races start

Contact information

Event contact
Lowell Starr
Email
lowell@fivestarntp.com
Phone
+1 770-633-5511
Website
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