Holcomb Bridge to Host First Annual 5K 'Hustle'

The Roswell community will come together for some genuine family fun at the Holcomb Bridge Middle School's first annual Holcomb Bridge Hustle 5K.

With 26 corporate sponsors and over 230 registrants, this marquee event will start and finish at , traveling down the Holcomb Bridge Road corridor to East Roswell Park and back.

“We are very excited to be the host of an event that will benefit both Holcomb Bridge Middle School and the Roswell community as a whole,” said Principal Joy Schroerlucke. “Local businesses, cluster schools and community volunteers have shown great enthusiasm to become involved. We appreciate their willingness to give back to their local school and neighborhood.”

Police coverage and transportation services will be provided by the city, which will ensure the event runs smoothly with no major traffic interruptions. Big Peach Running Company, whose mission is to encourage running and walking as a lifestyle, is the exclusive athletic partner for the event, providing race numbers, participant bags and promotional support. is providing volunteers to help at the event through their Employees in Action program and both and have donated gift cards to help purchase the race refreshments.

Pre- and post-race festivities will include instructor led stretching and warm up, DJ entertainment, post race snacks and beverages, an awards ceremony, over 10 corporate sponsor tables and more. All proceeds from the event will benefit academic enrichment activities at the school.

Race entry forms are now available online at Active.com or at any Big Peach Running Company location. The race takes place Saturday, Nov. 12 at 8 a.m. and the cost to participate is $25 for adults and $20 for students. Companies wishing to become a corporate sponsor may contact Susie Wall. Organizers are still in need of volunteers to help during race day.

Holcomb Bridge Middle School is located at 2700 Holcomb Bridge Road.