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Canton, GA – The Northwest Georgia Breastfeeding Coalition, in partnership with the Georgia Breastfeeding Coalition and the North Georgia Health District’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, is proud to announce the 11th Annual Express Your SuperPower 5K/10K, Fun Run, and Tot Trot. The event will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Etowah River Park and Heritage Park in Canton, Georgia. This race is part of our ongoing campaign for Breastfeeding Awareness and community support of breastfeeding families.
 
EYSP 2025 5K 10K FlyerClick on Flyer to Download and Share!Schedule of Events:
  • 7:00 a.m. – Sign-in and on-site registration opens
  • 8:00 a.m. – Tot Trot begins
  • 8:05 a.m. – Fun Run begins
  • 8:30 a.m. – 5K and 10K races begin
Participants of all ages are invited to run, walk, or trot while celebrating the “superpower” of breastfeeding and supporting families in the community.
 
Event proceeds will benefit the MedMilk Project, a nonprofit program dedicated to providing pasteurized donor human milk to hospitalized infants in need.
 
“This event brings together families, health advocates, and community members for a day of fun and purpose,” said Carol Hendrix, BS, IBCLC, WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator, North Georgia Health District. “By participating, you’re not only enjoying a healthy activity but also helping us raise awareness and support for breastfeeding moms and their babies. The MedMilk Project has a direct impact on infant health, and we are proud that this event contributes to such an important cause.”
 
Awards and Recognition
 
The Express Your SuperPower 5K/10K will feature professional chip timing and awards for the top three overall male and female finishers in both the 5K and 10K races. Additional awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in multiple age categories, ensuring recognition for participants of all ages. Awards will be announced and presented immediately following the completion of the races.
 
The event also offers family-friendly activities, including the Fun Run and Tot Trot, giving children the chance to experience the excitement of race day in a fun and supportive environment.
 
Registration and Volunteer Opportunities
 
Online registration and volunteer sign-up are available at:
 
Get involved today!
 

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The North Georgia Health District is part of the Georgia Department of Public Health. This District is comprised of six counties including Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield. Many programs and services exist throughout the district, all of which are designed to meet the needs of the people of North Georgia.

Our Vision

Our vision for the North Georgia Health District is healthy people, families and communities.

Our Mission

Our mission is to promote and protect the health of the people in the North Georgia Health District wherever they live, work and play, through population-based preventive programs including:

  Prevention of epidemics and the spread of disease
  Protection against environmental hazards
  Injury prevention
  Promotion and encouragement of healthy behaviors
  Responding to disasters and assisting communities to recover
  Assisting communities in assessing the quality and accessibility of health services.