Running the Acworth Community

Acworth is known for its lakes and beaches, its tasty restaurants and small-town charm – but one thing you’ll find when you look a little closer is the ever-growing running community!

A group of people walk on a residential street closed to traffic, with parked cars on the side and houses lining the road.In 2019, at the Downtown Acworth Bowling Law office on Main Street, a running club was born! Started by Eddie and Melanie Bowling, the small club began as an after-work endeavor with their team, running the sidewalks of the Historic District. As interest grew among friends and colleagues, the runners moved their starting point to Logan Farm Park and expanded their membership from 3 to 6. Fast forward two years to 2021, and the running club partnered with Red Top Brewhouse to become what the Red Top Runners club is today! Once Acworth’s much-loved Mill District brewpub became the new official home base, it quickly grew to a consistent 75+ turnout. The Bowling team’s collective love for running and community continued to make the club bigger and better year after year, bringing residents together in a meaningful way while fostering wellness in Acworth!

A group of people participates in an outdoor run or walk event; two people in front smile and make peace signs while others follow behind on a paved street.The Red Top Runners meet every Wednesday at 6 p.m., offering 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-mile routes and welcoming everyone from kids to dogs, and casual strollers to seasoned racers. As the largest running club in Acworth, it’s a vibrant and supportive community of walkers and runners alike. Bowling Law continues to sponsor the group, while their Marketing Manager, Casey McClarty, manages the group year-round. The club also brings in local business sponsors each month of the summer season to offer raffle prizes and promote their businesses to the community. On top of the monthly raffle prizes, registered runners who attend 75% of the summer season receive a free end-of-season sweatshirt from Bowling Law! The club continues through the winter season on a smaller scale, and on an adjusted route that follows well-lit areas for runners’ safety.

A group of people, some in athletic gear and one with a bicycle, pose for a photo outside a brick building labeled “G Vino Market.”.In addition to the Red Top Runners, Acworth’s second running club, the Morning Milers, was built by Lindsey Stanley in 2022 at Logan Farm Park. This club continued to meet at the park until 2024, when TRG Vino Market opened its doors on Main Street and generously offered a home for the club, giving participants a safe spot to leave their belongings, as well as a welcoming atmosphere to unwind and connect after each run. Also sponsored by Bowling Law, this club meets every Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. for a steady run on an approximately 2.6-mile route.

Acworth’s local running clubs make up an active and important corner of the community that continues to show up week after week with open arms and enthusiasm, improving quality of life for everyone involved!

A group of people, including adults and children, stand and pose for a photo on a sidewalk outside a building with a "Red Top" sign.
Two women walk on a curved sidewalk in a park-like area with grass, trees, parked cars, and houses in the background.
A large group of people pose and smile together outside a red and white building labeled "Red Top." Some people are sitting or kneeling in front, while others stand behind them.