Darrell Plank Memorial 5k Walk/ Run
Sat, May 23, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Montezuma, GA
- 5497 Mennonite Church Rd, 31063
- Featured distance
- 3.1 Miles
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Join for a chip-timed 5K and a community day at the firehouse, honoring a fallen hero and bringing everyone together.
- Fun
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Fun
Competitive
For a CauseGreat for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge
The Darrell Plank Memorial 5k Walk/Run invites the community for a day of remembrance and togetherness in Montezuma, GA. This event honors Darrell Plank, a Macon County firefighter who lost his life in the line of duty. Beyond the chip-timed 5K, the day at the firehouse offers educational activities, demonstrations from firefighters, and family-friendly fun, all free to the public. It's a meaningful opportunity to connect and support local heroes.
What to expect
- Participate in a chip-timed 5K walk or run on rolling terrain.
- Enjoy a free community day at the firehouse with food and educational activities.
- Kids can have fun with a bouncy house and water slide.
Standout details
- Honoring a fallen firefighter
- Free community event
- Firefighter demonstrations
- Bouncy house & water slide for kids
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- Rolling area
- Warm season
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From the organizer
Come join us for a fun, educational day at the firehouse. Activities include a CPR & choking class, and bouncy house and water slide for the kids. There will also be a demonstrations from the firefighters on different jobs they perform. Food will be provided and this event is free to the public. The morning's 5K run/walk will be chip timed. Come join us for an enjoyable day!!! This day is intended to remember and keep alive the memory of Darrell Plank who lost his life on May 23, 2017, in the line of duty serving with the Macon County Fire Department and we would love to see it bring us together for a day as a community.
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