Book an Event on the GreenBelt

If any portion of the GreenBelt is used during an organized activity, the host organization must register the event with the City of Carrollton Parks and Recreation Department.

What kind of events can you organize?

  • 5K runs and walks. Book early! Event calendar fills up fast.
  • Bike rides – casual and not times. No bike racing is allowed on the trail.
  • Disc golf tournaments at Hobbs Farm.
  • Pavilions and other facilities adjecent to the GreenBelt should be booked through Carrollton Recreation Department.

Carrollton Parks and Recreation Department

All Carrollton GreenBelt bookings are handled by the Parks and Recreation Department through the below application forms. Please see contact Janice Kerr with the Recreation Department to check available dates.

Pavilions and Facility Rentals

Office

118 South White Street
Carrollton, GA 30117

Hours

Mon-Fri: 8am – 5pm
Sat-Sun: closed

Via Email

jkerr@carrollton-ga.gov

Via Phone

Tel: 770-832-1161

Event Applications:

5k Run and Walk

Running and walking events are the most popular GreenBelt activities!

5K Application

Cost: $100 to $300

Bike Ride

Organized bike rides are great but GreenBelt does not allow bike racing.

Bike Application

Cost: calculated per route

Disc Golf

Disc golf tournaments are held at Hobbs Farm – the best public golf course in Georgia!

Disc Golf Application

Other Events

If the event you are planning is not listed, you will have to contact the parks and recreation department to discuss your options.

Booking Process

We’re here to help you navigate the increasingly complicated process of launching a website or native web app.

  1. Review the application
    Read through the GreenBelt rules, contract terms, fee schedule, route options, general rental rules, and the checklist.
  2. Choose a date
    Check the Carrollton City Events Calendar to see which dates are available.
  3. Prepare your application
    Fill in all the information and sign the application.
  4. Follow up with Police/Fire Department Contact
    Once your application is accepted, you will receive contact info for the Carrollton Police Department. At least one officer is needed per street crossing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will GreenBelt be closed for my event?

The Carrollton GreenBelt remains open during events and the Event Organizer must ensure the set up of the event does not block the trail in any way. This includes crowd control and keeping participants off the trail until your event starts.

My event route passes a soccer field, can we request no games be sceduled for our event?

Off-the-trail facilities, like the Lakeshore Pool, East Carrollton Park, fields, or any of the playgrounds, pavilions, and so on, do not close during events.

Existing programs will not be canceled to accommodate GreenBelt events.

A run is scheduled for our PERFECT date. Can we schedule a golf tournament at the same time?

Only one event a day may be held on the Carrollton GreenBelt trail, no matter the type. Events are booked on a first-come/first-serve basis, so book early!

We want to host a color run!

Unfortunately, no color-run events are allowed on the trail. In fact, we ask that the trail is not marked in any way. Timing companies can set up start/finish flags, but please do not spray anything on the trail surface.

My bike group wants to hold a race on the trail, why can’t we?

The GreenBelt does not close for events so all the bikers must yield to pedestrians and maintain a safe speed. The rule for most Georgia trails is to not exceed 20 mph.

Riders must obey all traffic laws, posted signs, and street crossing signals.

We are having an organized social bike ride – are there any special rules?

Bike event hosts have to require the use of bike helmets for all participants, regardless of age.

5K Walk/Run Event Details

By far the most popular GreenBelt events, 5Ks attract thousands of runners each year. With several route options to choose from and plenty of runner-friendly amenities, the GreenBelt hosts a run almost every weekend from Spring to Fall.

Running Routes

Route One

  • Lakeshore Park / Log Cabin / Lakeshore Park
  • Route distance: 3.12 miles;
  • Two road closings;
  • Total fees: $300
  • Fee breakdown: $100 – administrative & maintenance fee, $200 – police officers, $200 EMT’s

Route Two

  • Lakeshore Park / Hobbs Farm Park / Lakeshore Park
  • Route distance: 3.12 miles;
  • Two road closings;
  • Total fees: $300
  • Fee breakdown: $100 – administrative & maintenance fee, $200 – police officers, $200 EMT’s

Route Three

  • Hobbs Farm Park Loop
  • Route distance: 3.12 miles;
  • No road closings;
  • Total fees: $100
  • Fee breakdown: $100 – administrative & maintenance fee,

Other Routes

Custom routes and other distances require a call to the Recreation Department. Have details ready!

Police Department fees are $50 per hour per Police Officer and one officer is needed per road crossing, two hours minimum.

Organized Bike Rides

With 17.2 miles of trail (not including spurs), it takes between 1,5 to 3 hours to ride the entire Carrollton GreenBelt. When deciding on hosting a GreenBelt bike event, please remember:

  • No bike races or timed events will be held on the GreenBelt.
  • The trail does not close for events and bikers will encounter pedestrians. Pedestrians always have the right of way.
  • Reckless use of bicycles which endangers other trail users is prohibited.
  • Riders must obey all traffic laws, posted signs and street crossing signals.
  • Bike event hosts have to require the use of bike helmets for all participants, regardless of age.

Disc Golf Tournaments

  • The trail does not close for events and other park users will be present in the Hobs Farm Park area.
  • Pedestrians always have the right of way.
  • Participants must obey all the trail and disc golf course rules.
  • Reckless use of amenities which endangers other park and trail users is prohibited.