New Path’s Back-to-School 5K Brought the Community Together to Support Local Students in Need

We kicked off the school year with an outpouring of community spirit — drawing runners, walkers, volunteers and sponsors together for a morning of fun, fellowship, and purpose.

The event raised vital funds for our Weekend Food Bag Program, which provides nutritious meals to food-insecure students across Barrow County when school meals aren’t available.

Participants of all ages enjoyed a festive race-day atmosphere, complete with upbeat music, a photo booth and plenty of encouragement from spectators and volunteers along the course. Special to our presenting sponsor Lane’s BBQ for your outstanding support of New Path and the local community.

“The Back-to-School 5K is more than just a race—it’s a celebration of what our community can accomplish when we come together,” said Tifanie Bean Ring, executive director of New Path. “Because of our generous sponsors, participants, and volunteers, we’re able to provide weekend meals for hundreds of local students every week during the school year who might otherwise go hungry.”

New Path’s Back-to-School 5K Brought the Community Together to Support Local Students in Need

Thank you so much to this year's sponsors!

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