TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!! Please Join us for the 10th Annual Running of the “Downtown Cartersville 5K” to benefit Backpack Buddies! Saturday morning August 29th. 2026!!! EVENT DESCRIPTION: Get ready celebrate a milestone!! As we lace 'em up once again for the 10th Annual Downtown Cartersville 5K to benefit the Backpack Buddies Program!! The always-popular 1K Fun Run ('Lap-the-Courthouse') for the little ones, will finish under the banner like the big folks! Let's DO this!! This popular 5K will start & finish in historic Downtown Cartersville, with a scenic route that encircles downtown and its surrounding neighborhoods. This race promises to produce a good time for all, no matter your age! As a USATF-CERTIFIED 5K COURSE (Certification #GA18034WC), it is a Peachtree Road Race Qualifier! Please plan to hang around after the 5K for age group awards presentations, while enjoying sponsors' tents and treats and LIVE music! This is an awesome way to start your weekend and support a worthy cause
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The “Downtown Cartersville 5K” (and a 1K Fun Run) to support Backpack Buddies 2026 — Cartersville, GA
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 29.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Cartersville, GA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
