First Responders Suicide Prevention 5K
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Event overview
The First Responders Suicide Prevention 5K is a nonprofit 5K run/walk held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in Locust Grove, GA. The event is organized by RELIF in collaboration with Next Step Counseling, LLC and is the fourth annual edition. Proceeds support training and counseling for first responders and their families. The event includes a virtual option for participants who cannot attend in person.
Details and logistics
The course is a 5K and is USATF certified and a Peachtree Road Race qualifier. Registration opens June 2, 2026; the standard entry fee shown is $25 and a 12 & under pricing discount is available. Race day registration is cashless only. The event is rain or shine and is non-refundable; it will move to a virtual format only if unsafe conditions are present.
On-site features include live entertainment, a mental health fair, an expert fitness warm up, and community partners and vendors. All participants receive a Relif swag bag. Timed bibs are available, and walkers are asked to keep to the right to allow runners to pass on the left. The event location is 4200 Strong Rock Parkway, Locust Grove, GA; public parking is available and no transportation is provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.