• Absolutely! Strollers are welcome; please just move to the back of the line to ensure everyone's safety and comfort.

  • Yes, we love our furry friends! Dogs are allowed; please move to the back of the line for their enjoyment and safety.

  • Yes, you can! Registration will open at 6 am on the event day, so make sure to arrive early and secure your spot.

  • You have two options for shirt and number pickup. Early packet pick up will be Thursday, August 20th, 2026 from 4 PM - 7 PM at Chick-fil-A Outlet Shoppes of Atlanta (exit 9)

    Alternatively, you can pick them up on race day.

  • You bet! We have Chick-fil-A Chicken Biscuits available for runners and sponsors. Fleet Feet will be providing water.

    Additionally, there will be an ice cream truck on-site for some sweet treats.

  • The 5k race kicks off at 8 am, followed by the 1-mile calf run at 9 am and the nugget roll at 9:20 am.

  • Certainly! The top 3 participants in each age category will receive an award to celebrate their achievement.

  • The event wraps up after the awards ceremony, which will be around 10:30 am. Stick around for the celebrations!

  • Absolutely! We encourage everyone to join in the fun. We even welcome cheerleaders for the runners and community booths for everyone to enjoy.

  • Of course! We love hosting runners, walkers, or joggers! We welcome participants at any running/walking level.

    You can also register as a ghost runner, and by doing so, you'll get the cool shirt without any of the running. Your registration fee will be donated to Cherokee County Educational Foundation & Cherokee County Special Olympics

  • No worries about finding parking space; we'll have parking attendants to direct you to all available spots.

  • You can find your race time link on the race day & on the website after the race.

  • The last day to register online is Tuesday, August 18th, 2026, at 12:00pm. However, you can still register during early packet pick up or on race day.

  • Yes, they can! Kids are welcome to run or walk the 5k with you. But, if you feel it might be too much for them, we have The Nugget Roll and 1 Mile Calf Fun Runs specially designed for kids. You can register them for these races on our website.

  • We'd love to have you on board as a volunteer! Please reach out to us through our social media direct messenger, and a 5k Board Member will help you get involved.

  • Yes, registration is required for kids unless they will be in a stroller.

  • You will have 2 opportunities to grab your shirt!

    1. Early packet pick up

    2. Race day

  • Absolutely! We welcome sponsors and community booths on Race Day. Please locate the sponsorship packet under the "Our Sponsors" tab at the top of the website.

  • The best-dressed cow competition will take place at a specified location and time during the event. Check our event schedule for more details.

  • No, the 1-mile calf run is not a timed event. It's all about fun and participation!

  • If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us via our social media direct messenger. Our team will be happy to assist you! Find us on Facebook and Instagram: @CFA5k.

  • The nugget roll is a 30 yard dash for kids ages 2 - 5 years old, you are welcomed to run/walk this run with your littles, they must be registered to participate and they will receive a shirt!

  • We appreciate your understanding that no refunds will be issued under any circumstances as all proceeds from the 5K are donated directly to your community! Our 5K benefits the Cherokee County Educational Foundation and Cherokee County Special Olympics. Thank you for supporting your Cherokee County Community! 

  • When you register as part of a team you are grouping your shirts and bibs together for pick up and you get to name your team! Your times are not counted or grouped together, and you do not have to stay together during the 5K if you do not wish to. The first person to create the team is the "Team Captain" and will be responsible for picking up the entire team's shirts and bibs either at Early Packet Pick Up or on Race Day, they will also be responsible for distributing these items out to the entire team prior to the 5K start time. 

    If you do not want this to happen as you would like to pick up your items yourself, please do not register as a team as we will not separate out shirts and bibs to avoid confusion at pick up. If you do not know your captain of the team and cannot contact them, consider doing an individual registration instead of a team to make pick up seamless!