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Toy Trot 5K

Proceeds go to Shop with A Hero Events in Walton & Barrow Counties


🎽 17th Annual Toy Trot 5K

Lace up, rock your ugliest sweater, and run for a cause that matters. Every mile you run puts Christmas gifts in the hands of children who need them most right here in Walton and Barrow Counties.

⭐ Peachtree Road Race Qualifying Event

🏁 About the Race

The Toy Trot 5K is WBBOR's annual holiday run, now in its 17th year. Open to runners and walkers of all ages, it's a festive community event that doubles as a Peachtree Road Race qualifying race — so your finish time counts!

🎁 Where Your Entry Goes

Every dollar raised benefits the Shop With A Hero program in Barrow County and the Hometown Heroes program in Walton County — pairing children in our community with local heroes for holiday shopping experiences they'll never forget.

🧶 Ugly Sweater Contest

Rock your most outrageous holiday sweater and you could win! The Ugliest Sweater winner receives reimbursement of their Toy Trot entry fee plus compensation toward their entry fee into the Peachtree Road Race (redeemable upon paid receipt). The uglier, the better!

🏅 Race Awards

🥇 Overall Male
🥇 Overall Female
Masters Male
Masters Female

Male & Female Age Group Awards

10 & Under
11–14
15–19
20–24
25–29
30–34
35–39
40–44
45–49
50–54
55–59
60–64
65–69
70–74
75–79
80 & Over
🧶 Ugliest Sweater Participant Award

Where the Funds Go

Programs We Support

All funds raised through the Toy Trot 5K go directly to two incredible local programs that make the holiday season brighter for hundreds of children in our community.

🚔 Shop With A Hero - Barrow County

Shop With A Hero is a beloved Barrow County holiday tradition that pairs local first responders — deputies, police officers, and firefighters — with children from the community for a very special shopping experience.

  • Local schools and guidance counselors identify students who could use extra encouragement or financial support during the holidays.
  • Children are often treated to a blue-light parade in emergency vehicles before arriving at the store to pick out gifts for themselves and their families.
  • Each child shops side-by-side with a local hero, creating lasting memories and meaningful connections in our community.

Community partners who make it happen:

Barrow County Sheriff's Office
City of Winder Police Dept.
Auburn Police Dept.
Statham Police Dept.
Local Fire Departments

🦸Hometown Heroes of Walton - Walton County

Hometown Heroes of Walton is a local non-profit dedicated to ensuring Walton County children have a Christmas to remember. In 2025, the organization was able to serve 500 children with holiday gifts.

  • Hometown Heroes raises funds, coordinates volunteers, and organizes the entire shopping event so that every detail is covered.
  • Each child shops at Walmart alongside a Hero and a dedicated volunteer, making the experience personal and meaningful.
  • Volunteers help wrap presents, keep everything running smoothly, and ensure every child feels celebrated.

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