Events
Place
186 Recreation Rd
Dawsonville, GA US 30534
Description
We're bringing everyone one together at Veterans Memorial park in Dawsonville for a great event benefiting the GA National Gaurd!
We'll have amazing race shirts, age group awards, and a great time!
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
RaceJoy
Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy
Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!
We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the Breaking the Barriers 5K.
Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!
Some key RaceJoy features include:
GPS Progress Alerts
- Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.
Live GPS Tracking
- Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.
Send-a-Cheer
- Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.
Virtual Results (virtual events only)
- Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
Charity Partner
Event Registration
Regular Registration: (ends 11/01):
-5K: $30
-Virtual 5K: $30
Late Registration: (ends 11/10):
-5K: $32.5
Race Day Registration:
-5K: $35
*All participants registered by 11/01 are guaranteed race swag in your size. Afterwards, swag will be while supplies last.
Event Schedule
Oct. 29
Last day for Guaranteed shirt & size
Nov. 8
7:30 AM - Check-In & Race Day Registration Opens
8:30 AM - All Races start
Groups & Teams
Running is more F-U-N together, even if we're far apart!
Grab your friends, co-workers, neighbors or family and participate as a TEAM. Your TEAM can be local or across the states; virtual participants will have their shirts shipped! Teams of 5 or more receive discounts off their registration, discounts below.
5+: $2.50 off
11+: 3.75 off
21+: $5.00 off
51+: $6.25 off
100+: $7.50 off
Course & Timing
The 5K is 2 laps inside Veterans Park.
Water Stations
We will have water stations approximately every 1.5 miles
Pacing
Participants will need to finish with at least a 16 min/mile pace.
Awards & Goodies
Awesome shirt to commemorate your race! Shirt sizes guaranteed with registrations until 10/29. Afterwards, they'll be available while supplies last.
Awards in both races as follows:
- Top 3 Overall Male & Female
- Top 3 Overall Masters (40+)
- Top 3 Overall Grand Master (50+)
- Top 3 Overall Senior Master (60+)
- Top 3 in each age group (10 & under - 75+)
Virtual Running - How it works & Link for Time Submission
Can't make it out to the event site on race day?
Still want to participate or support the cause and have a shot at an award? Or, maybe you saw the shirt and said: "Sweet...I want one!" Then the virtual race is for you. Run when & where you want, just submit your time by end of Race Day. We'll ship out virtual packages the Monday after event date! *Shipping available for continental US only.
New to Virtual Running? Here's how it works:
Step 1
Get excited, grab some friends and buddies to join you! Sign up and register for the Labor Day 5K/10K/15K Virtual!
Step 2
Download your Custom Digital Bib below! Hydrate, grab your buddy (or not) and get ready to get moving!
Step 3
Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want. Please remember to be safe!
Step 4
HAVE FUN!~
Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route and use the hashtag #LaborDay5K10K15K
Step 5
Submit your results directly on RunSignUp.com
You can submit your race time on the Virtual Results page anytime anytime until race day 11:59 PM.
Step 6
View your Virtual Results HERE Monday after the Event Date.
Event Courtesy & Refund Policy
Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike
conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be immediately disqualified, asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds and will be disqualified.
All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.
Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants...there are no refunds in this case.
Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.
No COVID-19 Refunds. If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided. The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.
Five Star Championship & Turkey Trot
All participants will automatically qualify for (1) FREE entry into one of the 2025 Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trots. See event website.
Top finishers will also have the opportunity to earn a spot in the Championships held in January of 2026. The number of spots available is based on the total registration. See event website
Packet Pickup
We always do packet pickup on race morning starting one hour prior to the start of the race. If we have an early pickup available, it will be added here.