(NOV. 20, 2024) – Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services and the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office will compete in February to raise money for charity in the 19th annual Guns and Hoses 5K Run/Walk.
The Cherokee Recreation and Parks event is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 8 at Hobgood Park located at 6688 Bells Ferry Road in Woodstock.
The fire department will represent The Goshen Valley Boys Ranch, a non-profit organization serving young men in the state foster care system, and the sheriff’s office will represent The Charlie Ferguson Community Center, which stands as a symbol of the power of volunteerism and community engagement for those in the Pea Ridge community.
When registering, participants will pick the team they want to represent and a portion of the fee will go to that agency’s charity. Registration fees are $30 per runner and increase to $35 on Jan. 20. Day of registration is $40 for the 5K race/walk. Participants will also have the option to add a virtual team for $25.
This event serves as a qualifier for The Atlanta Journal and Constitution Peachtree Road Race. To register, or for additional event information visit playcherokee.org.
