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Cobb’s First Responder 5K is Aug. 5

Cobb's First Responder 5K Run/Walk is Aug. 5 to raise funds for Cobb's first responders. (Courtesy of Cobb County Public Safety Foundation)

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Cobb's First Responder 5K Run/Walk is Aug. 5 to raise funds for Cobb's first responders. (Courtesy of Cobb County Public Safety Foundation)
By Carolyn Cunningham – For the AJC
Aug 1, 2023

Walk, jog or run – in person or online – to support Cobb County’s annual First Responder 5K Run/Walk at 8 a.m. Aug. 5 at The Battery Atlanta, 800 Battery Ave., Atlanta next to Truist Park.

This event is for all fitness levels to support Cobb’s first responders through the Cobb County Public Safety Foundation.

The race fee is $40 and a $4 sign-up fee.

This family-friendly event will include first-responder vehicles and displays, field games with the Atlanta Braves mascot Blooper and a performance from the Braves Heavy Hitters.

“Run to Help Those Who Run to Help You” is the theme.

Welcome to attend are strollers and leashed dogs.

For registration and parking information, go to runsignup.com/Race/GA/Atlanta/CobbCountyPublicSafetyFoundation5K.

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