Please join us on Saturday September 10th for the 4th annual Helping Hearts 5K in honor and memory of Jeremy Nelson, a Buford Middle School student who passed away tragically in January 2013.
We'll be racing through historic downtown buford, most of which is flat & fast. The race starts at 8:00 am. Great race shirts and Custom awards (medals) to the overall M/F, Overall Master's M/F, and the top 3 in all the usual 5 year age groups (10 & Under - 75+).
Registration fees
Fundraising 5K Closed
Free entry when you raise $200 online through pledges.
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FreeJul 26 - Sep 9
Phantom Runner 5K Closed
No running...just a shirt
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$27.00Jul 26 - Sep 9
Individual 5K Closed
Online registration closed-
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$30.00Jul 26 – Jul 26
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$27.00Jul 26 – Dec 1
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ClosedDec 2 – Sep 9
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Event Beneficiary
Proceeds from the race go to the Jeremy Nelson Foundation, which gives scholarships to Buford High School Students.
Timing & Awards
We'll have awards for the top 3 overall male & female, top 3 overall masters male & female, as well as top finishers in all the normal 5yr age groups starting at 10 & under through 75+.
Entry Fee & Registration
Individual entry is $27 through Aug. 31, $30 afterwards. All particpants registered by 9/5 are guaranteed a great race shirt in their size (registrations afterwards will receive a shirt while supplies last). Race day registrations are welcome for $5 more (shirts will be available while supplies last).
Phantom runners too
Want to get involved, but have abolutely NO DESIRE to run/walk a 5K? The Phantom Runner spot is for you! You get a shirt, you get a bib, but there's no sweating; just schedule a time to pickup your shirt at a participating location or on raceday.
Event Cap
The event is capped at 1500 participants.
T-Shirts
All participants registered by 9/5 are guaranteed a race shirt in their size (women's sizes too). Registrations after that will receive a shirt while supplies last.
Finish Line & Post Race Refreshments
We'll have music & great finish line refreshments so you'll be able to celebrate your finish in style.
Five Star 5K Championships & Turkey Trot
All participants will be eligible for free entry into the Five Star Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day. Top finishers will earn a spot in the Five Star 5K Championships to be held on 12/11.
Family 4 pack
Register a family of 4 for just $79 total.
All you need to do is register everyone at the same time, and create a team. The discount will be applied at checkout.
Event schedule
- Mon, August 1, 2016 11:59 PM - Entry Fee goes up to $30
- Mon, September 5, 2016 11:59 PM - Last day to register for guaranteed shirt in your size
- Fri, September 9, 2016 3:00 AM - Online Registration Closes
- Sat, September 10, 2016 7:00 AM - Race day check in
- Sat, September 10, 2016 8:00 AM - Race Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Lowell Starr
- lowell@fivestarntp.com
- Phone
- +1 770-633-5511
- Website
- Visit website