Woodstock Public Safety Foundation 5K, Spring Festival Set For May 20

From WPSF: On Saturday, May 20, 2017, 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 with the 6th Annual Spring Festival to follow.

The 5th Annual “Hustle for Heroes” 5K run/walk will start the day at 7:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Woodstock, 11905 Highway 92 in Woodstock. Participants can run side by side with 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 8:30 a.m. 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 groups. 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 exercise 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 www.active.com keyword: Hustle for Heroes, 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 7:00 a.m. and the race is part of the Grand Prix Race Circuit.

The 6th annual Spring Festival will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater. This festival will feature live music, a DJ, public safety demonstrations, 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, states “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 www.wpsfoundation.org.

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