On Saturday, May 20th, the Woodstock Public Safety Foundation will host events in recognition of National Police Memorial Week. The day’s events will start off with the Hustle for Heroes 5k run, followed by the 6th Annual Spring Festival.
The 5th Annual Hustle for Heroes 5k run/walk will start the day at 7:30am, at First Baptist Church of Woodstock, 11905 Highway 92 in Woodstock. Participants can run alongside local SWAT teams in what has quickly been deemed, “The only place in Georgia to legally attempt to outrun the cops.” The one-mile run will follow at 8:30am. All participants will receive a t-shirt and race packet. Award recipients will include: Best Overall Male/Female, Top Hero (Police/Fire/EMT) and age-group awards.
The race route is kid, family, wheelchair and stroller friendly. Tori Hand, board member of the Woodstock Public Safety Foundation and Race Coordinator, says, “This race continues to grow in size and popularity. It is a great way to get a Saturday morning workout in while supporting your local heroes. Whether you run or walk, supporting Woodstock Police and Fire Departments by participating is what this event is really all about.”
To register, please visit EnduranceCUI.Active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=43395951, or you may register the day of the race (day-of registration does not guarantee you your choice of t-shirt size). Registration begins at 7:00am, and the race is part of the Grand Prix Race Circuit.
The 6th Annual Spring Festival will begin at 10:00am in the Park at City Center as well as Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater. This festival will feature a DJ and numerous activities for children. There will also be various food and merchandise vendors. The Georgia Law Enforcement Moving Memorial trailer will be on display for the duration of the Spring Festival. The moving memorial honors the almost 700 Georgia law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.
Scott O’Meara, president of the Woodstock Public Safety Foundation, stated, “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.”
All proceeds from this day will directly benefit the charitable programs of the Woodstock Public Safety Foundation. Charitable programs include: Shop with a Hero, community oriented partnerships, emergency aid to first responders, equipment and training, Law Enforcement Explorer Post and other non-profit outreach programs benefiting public safety.
For more information on the Woodstock Public Safety Foundation, please visit WPSFoundation.org.
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