Run with the cops this fall to benefit Shop with a Cop (SWAC) this Christmas! The Conyers Police Department (CPD) is hosting the first ever Shop with a Cop 5K Race and Fun Run on Saturday, October 1, 2016. SWAC is an annual event in December in which law enforcement personnel accompany children from families experiencing financial hardships to the Conyers Wal-Mart to shop for Christmas gifts.

Historically, SWAC has been funded through personal and business donations as well as fundraising efforts by the CPD Explorer and Volunteers in Police Services (VIPS) programs. This year we want to offer a fun and exciting way to raise these funds while providing an opportunity to get to know your local police department. All proceeds will go to SWAC and the CPD Explorer Program.

The event is for all ages and walkers are welcome. This is a great event for community partners, walking clubs, Girl and Boy Scout troops, schools, gym members, prayer groups and more.

The race will start and finish at the Rockdale County Government Complex at 1400 Parker Road and route along the City of Conyers walking trails. The one mile fun run will begin at 8:30 a.m. in which the CPD Special Response Team will be participating. They will have a meet and greet with photo opportunities immediately following the fun run. The 5K race will begin at 9:30 a.m. First, second and third place trophies will be awarded for the 5K and every race participant will receive a medal and goodie bag.

Early registration is $10 for the fun run and $20 for the 5K. Registration on the day of the event will be $15 and $25, respectively. Sponsorship opportunities for business entities are also available:

Platinum Sponsor: $500 – 5 runners, plaque, large print name on banner

Gold Sponsor: $300 – 3 runners, name on banner displayed at the race and SWAC

Silver Sponsor: $200 – 2 runners

Bronze Sponsor: $100 – 1 runner

All sponsors will receive continued recognition on CPD social media and throughout SWAC. We give special thanks to our first official sponsor, the Georgia Army National Guard, for providing the race bibs for the event.

Registration and cash or check payments (made payable to City of Conyers SWAC) are accepted in person or by mail at the Conyers Police Department located at 1194 Scott Street, Conyers, GA 30012. Contact Corporal Shyra Hardwick [email protected] 678 374-5600 ext 567 with any questions. Registration forms are available for download at www.conyersga.com.