Run with the Badges 5k

10th Annual Run with the Badges 5K Glow Run

PPSA ( Paulding Public Safety Appreciation, Inc) is a non profit created to assist Public Safety employees in times of need. All proceeds from this event go toward supporting the PPSA. 

Run with the Badges 5K Glow Run is a RAIN OR SHINE EVENT - However, the threat of lightning or other severe weather in the vicinity of the event may result in a delay or cancellation (no refunds will be offered given these circumstances.)

Gates for the event will open at 6pm with a vendor display to include music, fun things to do and see! Same Day registration will be available until approximately 8:30pm.  We will kick off opening ceremonies at 8:15pm with a presentation of the flag from Paulding County's Honor Guard. Race start promptly at 9pm. 

Registered runners will receive a CUSTOM Run with the Badges 5K Glow Run t-shirt, a swag bag full of goodies from our local vendors and sponsors, as well as a custom GLOW IN THE DARK finisher medal!  

Award ceremonies will take place on the Main Stage at approximately 9:45 once results are compiled. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place CUSTOM medals will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each age group.

Race Registration Information

Early Bird Registration ends Monday, April 3rd @ midnight - $25 per runner*

Regular Registration, April 4th - May 28th @ midnight- $30 per runner*

Custom Race T-shirt Guaranteed for Registrations PRIOR to May 16th - we order lots of extra shirts but cannot promise your preferred size if you register after May 15th

Day of Registration, June 2nd - $35 per runner*

*There is a GROUP DISCOUNT for 4 or more registrations!

$15 PUBLIC SAFETY REGISTRATION - Registration will prompt you for this discount

Virtual Runner Registration - $20 

Updates regarding the race will be emailed to registrants but make sure that you're following our social media pages for contests and giveaway information!

Early Packet Pickup: 05/31 5-7pm @ Paulding County Senior Center. 54 Industrial Way N, Dallas GA 30132 Use hashtag:  #RWTB2023