Presents For Patriots 5K & Fun Run/Walk

Will it be cold? -Possibly 

Will it be festive? -Definitely 

Will it be fun? -Ho Ho Ho-Yeah! 

Join in the jolly as Paris Parks & Recreation and Veteran Services host a 5K Run and a 1-mile Fun Run/Walk at Eiffel Tower Park on Saturday December 6th 2025.  Participants of all fitness levels and ages can enjoy community and laughter as they don their most festive holiday apparel! Break out the elf ears reindeer antlers ugly sweaters Santa beards or your Aunt Clara’s gifted pink bunny suit! 

No baby strollers bicycles roller blades/skates or pets will be allowed to be used by race participants.  

Festivities will include a hot cocoa station holiday music and an award for most spirited costume. Medals will be given for 5K winners for the following categories: 

1st 2nd and 3rd places for males and females ages 15 and under 16-25 26-40 41-59 60 and over. 

All proceeds will benefit Henry County Veterans Services: Amvets American Legion Disabled Vets of America VFW and HC Caring Bikers.  

5K Run will start at Eiffel Tower Park head down Volunteer then Patriot’s Drive circle the baseball/softball fields and trace the route back ending at Eiffel Tower Park.  

Fun/Run Walk will be around the walking trail at Eiffel Tower Park.  

Online Registration is available at paris.recdesk.com. You may register on the day of race but that is not recommended. Cost: 5K Registration will be $25; Fun Run/Walk is free. Upon showing military ID active-duty military and veterans get free 5K registration day of race. The first 50 online 5K registrants will receive a free T-shirt; size guaranteed before November 20th. Any leftover shirts will be available for purchase day of race. Donations for Veterans Services will be accepted day of race.  

*In the event of weather cancellation your race entry fee will be considered a donation. There will be no refunds for this run/walk.* 

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