Foundation 5K

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Please make plans to join us for the 2nd Annual Running of the “Foundation 5K” to be held Saturday morning, July 26th at 8:00 AM as we once again run, jog, and walk our way back into the 2025-2026 school year!

Racers will enjoy the gently rolling hills on the Silver Comet Trail located in Rockmart, GA, running alongside Euharlee Creek and enjoying the canopy of shade along various parts of the trail. This is a family-friendly, casual event where runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are encouraged!

Participants will receive a short-sleeve T-shirt, and all children (14 and under) who complete the race will receive a “Back2School Bundle” of assorted school supplies to use in the upcoming year.

Race proceeds go to benefit security improvements and facilities upgrades for the school.

More information can be found here. This race will be electronically chip-timed by Wire2Wire Running.

📅 Date and Time

• Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
• Time: 8:00 AM

📍 Location

The race will begin and end at the Nathan Dean Sports Complex entrance of the Silver Comet Trail, located on the corner of Highway 278 and Industrial Road in Rockmart, GA. The Nathan Dean Complex is on mile marker 38.77 of the Silver Comet Trail. Start/Finish is at the same location.

Runners will head east, passing through downtown Rockmart, circle and then return to finish at the Nathan Dean Sports Complex.

📝 Registration

• Early Registration: $30 until Midnight June 30
• Regular Registration: $35 from July 1-21
• Late Registration: $40 starting at 7 AM on July 26th
• Race Start: 8 AM on July 26th

📦 Packet and T-Shirt Pick-up

• Early Packet Pick-up: Foundation Christian School, 160 Springdale Road Rockmart, GA 30153, on Friday, July 25th from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Race Day Packet Pick-up: July 26 at the finish line between 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
• T-shirts and Back2School Bundles: Not guaranteed for late registrants

🏆 Awards

Awards will begin approximately at 9:30 AM and will be given for the Overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Male & Female as well as the top overall Masters Male & Female. Additionally, the Overall Male & Overall Female will be awarded a $100 cash prize (regardless of age.)

Each child (14 and under) who finishes the race will receive a “Back2School Bundle” with school supplies for the upcoming year.

Age Groups: 10&U, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+.

🗺️ Directions

Please use the attached link for more precise directions. Parking is available on-site at the Nathan Dean Sports Complex. Directions Link

🌧️ Weather Policy

The Foundation 5K race will go on, rain or shine! In the event of hazardous conditions, Race Management has the right to change, eliminate parts of the course, or delay the race. However, if it is deemed too dangerous to race, the event will be canceled and no refunds will be given.

🏫 About Us

Foundation Christian School, established in 2020, is a private Christian school located in Rockmart, GA whose mission is to provide the right education, the right environment, and the right experience for each child. The proceeds from the race will benefit security improvements and facilities upgrades for the school.

More information can be found here.

💵 Refunds

Unfortunately, we do not offer refunds for races as they are designated as charitable proceeds.