First Responders Suicide Prevention 5K
RELIF, a nonprofit organization, in collaboration with Next Step Counseling, LLC, proudly announces its 4th annual First Responders 5k run/walk. This event celebrates the mental health and wellness of first responders and is held in conjunction with National Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day. It promotes mental health, physical wellness, and community policing.
Guests can expect live entertainment, a mental health fair, and an expert fitness warm-up. Event proceeds support training and counseling for first responders and their families. The event is rain or shine and will only transition to a virtual option if unsafe conditions arise. This event is non-refundable as all proceeds are given to an important cause. Race day registration is offered via cashless payment options only.
RACE FAQ
- All participants receive a Relif Swag bag.
- Participants will engage in a group warm-up/stretch before the race.
- There will be space to stretch after the race.
- Walkers should stay to the right, allowing runners to pass on the left.
- Timed bibs are available for those who wish to have their run timed.
- USATF Certified 5K/ Peachtree Road Race Qualifier.
- To obtain a team discount, a minimum of three individuals must register together. The discount is applied at checkout.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
- 7:15 a.m. | Race # Pickup – Registration table
- 8:15 a.m. | Race # Pickup Closes
- 8:15 a.m. | Warm-up begins
- 8:35 a.m. | Official Race Start
- 10:00 a.m. | Finish of Race
- 10:15 a.m. | Pick up race packs/ visit community partners
- 11:45 a.m. | Wrap up
RACE RULES
- Check-in and mandatory race-day number pickup opens at 7:15 a.m. A government-issued photo ID matching the registered participant’s name is required. Minors accompanied by a registered adult with a valid ID do not need to provide their own.
- Race bibs may not be sold, given away, or used by anyone other than the registered individual.
- All participants must stay on the officially designated 5K course, unless detoured by law enforcement or volunteers.
- No guns or weapons of any kind are allowed on the property.
- Outside water and water bottles are permitted. Water will be provided to participants.
- No pets are permitted except for officially designated service animals as required by an ADA participant.
- Items left on school property are at the participant’s own risk.
- Relif & Locust Grove Police reserve the right to exclude or remove any participant for non-compliance with race rules.
- Community partners and vendors will be onsite.
TRANSPORTATION & PARKING
Public parking is available at the race site. Transportation is not provided.
VIRTUAL RACE
For those unable to participate in person, a virtual option allows you to run or walk anytime and anywhere, at your convenience. Submit your virtual race results and photos via the race registration website. Please resolve any issues or questions before race day, as staff will not be available via phone or e-mail on race morning.