Hustle For Heroes 5K, Spring Festival Return to Woodstock

WOODSTOCK, GA -- Next week, the Woodstock Public Safety Foundation will host two events to commemorate National Police Memorial Week.

These events -- Hustle For Heroes 5K and the 5th Annual Spring Festival -- will be held on Saturday, May 21 in Woodstock.

The 4th Annual Hustle for Heroes 5K run/walk will kick off the festivities at 7:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Woodstock.

Participants can run side by side with local SWAT Teams in what has been deemed “the only place in Georgia to legally attempt to outrun the cops.”

A 1-mile run/walk will follow at 8:30 a.m.

All participants will receive a t-shirt and race packet. Awards will be given for best overall male/female, Top Hero (Police/Fire/EMT) and age groups.

The race route is kid, family, wheelchair and stroller friendly.

“We are excited about the response we’ve seen thus far," said Tori Hand, Woodstock Public Safety Foundation board member and race coordinator. "What makes this race so great is that the route is entirely on the church campus so participants do not have to worry about running near traffic. We’re looking forward to a fun and exciting event."

You can register for the race by clicking here. For those who tend to procrastinate, race-day registration will begin at 7 a.m.

The 5th Annual Spring Festival will start at 10 a.m. at the Park at City Center, and will feature a DJ, food and merchandise vendors and numerous activities for children.

The Georgia Law Enforcement Moving Memorial trailer, which honors the nearly 700 Georgia law enforcement officers who've lost their lives in the line of duty, will be on display during the festival.

“This day serves as an excellent opportunity for citizens to enjoy a day of fun with our local heroes while we, as a community, remember those heroes who lost their lives in the line of duty," said Woodstock Public Safety Foundation President Scott O’Meara.

All proceeds from this day will directly benefit the charitable programs of the Woodstock Public Safety Foundation. For more information, visit www.wpsfoundation.org.

---

Image via Darleen Prem Photography