The 5K Halloween Hustle benefits the Paulding Education Foundation and takes place at 1849 Mulberry Rock Rd. in Dallas, Georgia on October 17, 2026. The event offers two distance options: a 2-mile run and a 5K. The race starts at 9:00 AM, giving runners an early morning slot to complete their workout. Entry fees range from $25 to $35 depending on registration timing or other options. This is a straightforward local running event with a charitable focus, making it an accessible option for runners in the Dallas area looking to support education while getting in a morning run during the fall season.
From the Race Organizer
Make plans to join us for the 2nd. Annual running of the “5K Halloween Hustle” or “2M Health Walk” to benefit the Paulding Education Foundation (https://pauldingeducationfoundation.com/ ) Saturday morning – October 17th, 2026 – 9:00 AM Race Time! Racers will enjoy this beautiful race route throughout Mulberry Rock Park’s gently rolling hills, paved paths, and even a few gravel tracks The Paulding Education Foundation strives to create expanded learning opportunities for our students and provide our teachers with the resources and connections they need to provide the best opportunities for our students by: Promoting an opportunity for the community to contribute to public education Promoting innovative instruction through grants to our teachers and schools, and Establishing networks and high return on investment opportunities among public, private and government partners for the benefit of public education in Paulding County. But we need your support to make it happen! So come join us for this AMAZING 5K in support of the Paulding Education Foundation! All participants will receive a long-sleeve race T-shirt! 5K Race Registration Fees: $30 Before Sept 30th. $35 After Oct 1st $40 Race Day Registration Fee $25 Student/Teacher Discount $25 2 Mile Health Walk DISCOUNTS for PAULDING COUNTY EDUCATORS ARE Available!!! If you are an Educator in the Paulding Co. School System, you are eligible for a discount code. Please contact Brenda Morehouse with the Paulding Education Foundation directly: morehouse.brenda@gmail.com 5K Start-Finish & Race Day Parking: *Both the Start & Finish Lines are located within Mulberry Rock Park located at 1849 Mulberry Rock Road, Dallas, GA 30157. And there is plenty of parking inside the park, so don’t sweat that! Race Day Schedule of Events: *7:45 AM Race Day Registration Opens *8:45 AM Race Day Registration Closes *8:55 AM Race Announcements *9:00 AM 5K Race Start *9:05 AM 2M Health Walk Start *10:15 AM Awards Presentation Pre-Registration Packet Pick up: *Pre-Registration Packet Pick up will be held Friday, February October 16th from 10 AM – 5:00 PM at the Paulding Board of Education, located at 3236 Atlanta Hwy, Dallas GA. 5K Awards: Awards will be given to the following: *Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Winners *Top Masters Male and Top Masters Female Winners *Top 3 Male & Female in the following Age Categories: 10-Under, 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 & Over Please Note: There are no awards given for the 2M Health Walk – It’s just for fun in support of the Paulding Education Foundation! (and it’s healthy too!!) This is a rain or shine event as no refunds are provided in the event of inclement weather (proceeds go to an amazing charitable cause in support of the education of the youth in our community!)
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When is 5K Halloween Hustle to benefit the Paulding Education Foundation 2026 — Dallas, GA?
5K Halloween Hustle to benefit the Paulding Education Foundation 2026 — Dallas, GA takes place on October 17, 2026. The race is held in Dallas, Georgia.
Where is 5K Halloween Hustle to benefit the Paulding Education Foundation 2026 — Dallas, GA held?
5K Halloween Hustle to benefit the Paulding Education Foundation 2026 — Dallas, GA is held at 1849 Mulberry Rock Rd. in Dallas, Georgia.
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