#cantonmulticulturalfestival
Race Information
Come out early to the Canton Multicultural Festival in Etowah River Park and put your feet on the ground for a flat & fast 5K on a certified course. Sponsored by the Canton police department, we'll have all the usual 5K items...Great shirts, great awards, and great fun.
Proceeds from the event go to a Police Fund; which provides support and funds for local families and individuals in times of need.
Event Schedule
Aug. 31
Deadline for shirt guarantee
Sept. 10
8:00 am...Check In Opens
9:00 am...Race Starts
Registration
Race Partners
Course Information

Awesome super flat CERTIFIED course through Etowah River Park & Heritage Park using the paved trail and the walking bridge that connects them. We'll be chip timing the start & finish, so you're guaranteed to get a great time you can use for the Peachtree.
Course #: GA16053WC
Awards and Goodies
Awards as follows:
Overall M/F
Overall Masters M/F (40+)
Overall Grand Master M/F (50+)
Overall Sr. Master M/F (60+)
Top 3 in each of the regular 5 year age groups (10 & Under to 75+)
All participants registered by 8/31 are guaranteed a great race shirt in their size. After 8/31, sizes will be available while supplies last.
Virtual Race
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.
New to Virtual Running? Here's how it works:
Step 1
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Get excited, grab some friends and buddies to join you! Sign up and register for the Virtual Event!
Step 2
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Hydrate, grab your buddy (or not) and get ready to get moving!
Step 3
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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 social distance & be safe!
Step 4
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HAVE FUN!~
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Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route and use the race hashtag:-)
Step 5
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Submit your results online
Step 6
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View your Results Monday after the Event Date.
Event Courtesy and Weather 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 asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds and 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.