2026 GOCA Teal Trot 5K Walk/Run
WHO'S READY TO TEAL TROT?
Be part of the 2026 Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance (GOCA) Teal Trot 5K - a USATF-certified course and an official qualifier for the 2027 Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race!
Join us in person at Chastain Park (Blue Parking Lots, 4500 Stella Drive, Atlanta, GA 30327) or take part virtually from wherever you are.
This meaningful event unites the ovarian cancer community, runners & walkers, and supporters from across the state for one of Georgia’s largest gatherings to celebrate resilience, honor those impacted, and remember loved ones.
👟 Bring the whole family! Strollers and leashed, furry friends, are welcome.
🩵 Ovarian Cancer Survivors & Patients walk/run FREE - use Promo Code SURVIVOR when registering.
📽️ Watch the 2025 Teal Trot Video and see what to expect at this special event: https://vimeo.com/1138207898
Your participation powers GOCA’s mission by advancing education, raising awareness, and expanding patient outreach programs across the state.
Kennesaw Grand Prix Series: Harvest Hustle
The Harvest Hustle 5K is the third exciting race in the 2026 Kennesaw Grand Prix Series! 🍂🏃♀️
Thinking about running your first 5K? Or ready to chase a new PR? Lace up and explore Kennesaw! The Kennesaw 5K Race Series features a beautiful, paved route through Kennesaw’s award-winning Swift-Cantrell Park and into the heart of historic downtown Kennesaw, GA. This fast, flat, USATF-certified course blends small-town charm with lively community spirit and race-day excitement. Whether you’re chasing a new personal record or enjoying a walk with friends and family, this course is perfect for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities
Register today and bring the whole family out for a festive, active morning filled with fall fun in Kennesaw!
***Race Shirt Deadline: Be sure to register by Sunday, September 13 to be guaranteed a race t-shirt! Participants may continue to register through race morning; however, shirts will not be guaranteed after the deadline.
Kaleidoscope Child Foundation 5K Run/Walk for Education
Kaleidoscope Child Foundation is a non-profit organization working to remove the barriers to education in underprivileged areas, including Cambodia, Guatemala, India, and the U.S. More than 1,000 students are currently part of Kaleidoscope's unfolding story of access, education, and empowerment.
However, providing a high-quality, effective level of education to children in underprivileged rural areas isn't simply about building schools. There are many complex reasons why children can't attend school, each with numerous interconnected issues: a lack of access to clean water, poor healthcare, remote locations, and economic instability all play a roll alongside inadequate education levels.
Thanks to the generous contributions of our donors, sponsors, and annual run/walk participants, we remove many of these obstacles by building schools, recruiting qualified educators, funding medical assistance, and providing sources of clean water.
Ride for the Westside
The fifth annual Ride for the Westside Presented by Chick-fil-A will support Westside Future Fund's Our Next Chapter campaign raising critical funding to support the organization's efforts to equitably revitalize historic westside neighborhoods into a place Dr. King would be proud to call home. The organization is working to bring affordable housing and economic justice to legacy communities on Atlanta’s Historic Westside. This event brings Atlantans from all walks of life together to get active and connect to benefit the Beloved Community in the cradle of the civil rights movement.
Ride for the Westside will take place on Saturday, September 26th from 8:00 am to noon with festivities beginning and ending at the WFF Campus at 970 Jefferson Street, NW Atlanta, GA 30318.
The event includes a secure 10-mile bike loop, a Heritage Walk highlighting neighborhood points of interest, and a 5k run (which is also a Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race qualifier).
The day includes free food and fun activities for the whole family.
For more information, westsidefuturefund.org/ride4westside.
Hot Pursuit Glow Run 5K and 1-Mile
2026 comes with a GLOWING new start time in the morning and a new venue at Blackburn Park.
A cooler environment for running. A high-energy start to the weekend. Keeping the rest of the day free for other activities.
Hot Pursuit Glow Run is moving to Blackburn Park with an 8:00 am start time for the 1-Mile and an 8:30 am start time for the 5K.
The thirteenth annual glow run will soon become a great family tradition. All proceeds will be used to support the Brookhaven Police Department's "Shop with a Badge" Christmas Program. The Shop with a Badge or similarly named programs are held in numerous law enforcement agencies across the country. All funds raised through race registration fees, donations, and corporate sponsorships will be divided up equally among our city's underprivileged children. The children will be escorted by participating police officers, sheriff's deputies, troopers, and other first responders to pick out much-needed items and maybe a toy or two. Your participation is deeply appreciated and will bring a smile to a child's face as they are able to experience the joy of opening gifts on Christmas morning.
Register by August 11, 2026 to be guaranteed your shirt size of choice.
Dyslexia Dash 2026 Race
The Dyslexia Dash 2026 can be run as an in-person race or as a virtual race. You choose whichever one works for you.
The in-person races will be held on October 17, 2026, at Perimeter Mall, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA, 30346. The race will begin in the parking lot near the Von Maur store. The Dyslexia Dash will include both a 5km run and 1-mile kids' run for those with big hearts but little legs (children ten years of age and under). The 1 mile kids' run begins at 7:45 am. The 5km run begins at 8:15 am. All participants will receive a t-shirt at the end of the race. There will also be a kids' play area, a DJ, a teacher appreciation raffle, a Dyslexia Talent & Creativity Showcase area, an awards ceremony, and sponsor tents to visit.
For those attending the in-person race, you must be present to pick up your t-shirt or have someone pick it up for you.
For those choosing the virtual race, participants will run their own course and can post their times. As soon as you register, you can run the race. The Dyslexia Dash website will be open to receiving postings of times on October 1 and will remain open until 11:59 pm ET on October 17, 2025. Participants will have the option to post their times via the Dyslexia Dash website, using text message or sending an email. Race t-shirts and race bags for Virtual Race Participants will be mailed the week of October 19.
Register today for either the virtual or in-person race. Thank you for your participation!
Hammer Down Road Race
Join us for the 16th Annual Atlanta JE Dunn Hammer Down Road Race on October 17, 2026!! Presented by JE Dunn Construction Company and benefiting Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, For the Hope Partnership and the Orange Duffel Bag Initiative. The race begins and ends at JE Dunn Construction Company's office on Cumberland Parkway.
Register for the 10K, 5K or 1K Fun Run!
BRING THE FAMILY - Bounce house, face painting, balloon animals, vendor village and more!!
KING AND QUEEN OF THE HILL - Bring your hill speed to this race! Runners with the fastest time up the Quarter Mile King/Queen of the Hill, beginning on Bert Adams Drive and reaching the top of Mt Wilkerson Pkwy, earns the title! We will have additional timing on the course to record the hill climb.
Spooky Pooch 5K
Atlanta’s most paws-itively fun Halloween tradition returns!
Join us on Saturday, October 24, at Grant Park for a morning of costumes, community, and Halloween fun benefiting LifeLine Animal Project.
Whether you’re racing for a new personal best, showing off your dog’s costume, or just coming for the atmosphere, Spooky Pooch is designed for everyone.
This year’s Spooky Pooch has a little extra Boston Terrier energy. Known for their tuxedo-like markings, expressive faces, and big personalities, Boston Terriers are small, mighty, and full of Halloween spirit. Race participants will receive an event T-shirt and finisher medal featuring a caped Boston Terrier.
Last year’s event sold out, so don’t wait to reserve your spot.
Not Running? Join Us Anyway!
Spooky Pooch is more than a race. Bring your friends, cheer on participants, enjoy the festivities, and spend the morning celebrating dogs and the people who love them.
Spooky Pooch features:
Timed 5K (ages 8+ only)
1 Mile Fun Run (all ages)
Virtual Participation Option
Costume Contests (for humans & pets!)
Awards + Prizes for top finishers
Vendor Village
Music & Entertainment in the post-race village
All proceeds benefit LifeLine Animal Project, helping us keep pets and families together while saving the lives of thousands of homeless animals across Atlanta.
Kennesaw Grand Prix Series: Nightmare on Main
👻🎃 Nightmare on Main 5K is BACK—and it’s the final race of the 2026 Kennesaw Grand Prix Series!
Throw on your best Halloween costume and hit the streets of downtown Kennesaw! Whether it’s your very first 5K or you’re chasing a spooky-fast PR, the Kennesaw 5K Race Series features a beautiful, paved route through Kennesaw’s award-winning Swift-Cantrell Park and into the heart of historic downtown Kennesaw, GA. This fast, flat, USATF-certified course blends small-town charm with lively community spirit and race-day excitement. Whether you’re chasing a new personal record or enjoying a walk with friends and family, this course is perfect for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.
Register today and bring the whole family out for a thrilling, high-energy morning filled with fitness, community, and Halloween fun!
***Race Shirt Deadline: Be sure to register by Sunday, October 25 to be guaranteed a race t-shirt! Participants may continue to register through race morning; however, shirts will not be guaranteed after the deadline.
Dental Dash at Dawn 5K
Dental Dash at Dawn 5K raises funds to support the DDD Foundation’s programs, which provide dental treatment to more than 5,100 developmentally disabled patients. We are so grateful for your support, and we are excited that you will join us for our 2026 race event!
🦷Free on-site parking only steps from the Start/Finish/Event
🦷A beautiful and safe route
🦷Food
🦷FREE race photos
🦷Music
🦷Race shirts and medals for finishers
🦷Official Qualifying Event for The Atlanta Journal & Constitution Peachtree Road Race
(late registrants are not guaranteed a shirt or medal)
Paideia Slither 5K
Registration opens September 1, 2026!
The annual Paideia Slither 5K course runs through the beautiful Candler Park neighborhood. The race begins and ends on the Paideia campus. Race begins at 8:00 am. A short Tot Trot on South Ponce is available for kids 7 and under after the completion of the 5K. The Paideia community, family, friends, neighbors, walkers, first time racers, and strollers are ALL welcome! (No dogs, please.)
Proceeds from the race benefit the Paideia financial aid fund.
All runners registered by October 31, 2026 will be guaranteed a race t-shirt.
2026 Twisted Tomato McCaysville Bigfoot Boogie 5K
In 2026, the Riverwalk Run Series proudly celebrates America's 250th birthday alongside the states of Georgia and Tennessee! As America’s only two-state 5K series, our three-event lineup invites participants to experience three seasons in the geographic and cultural heart of Appalachia.
Join the excitement of this one-of-a-kind series, which includes the Trout Trot 5K every spring, Walk the Line 5K every summer, and the Bigfoot Boogie 5K every fall, with a coveted CHALLENGE ITEM awarded to participants who complete all three.
The Bigfoot Boogie 5K is the event that started it all... and remains the fan favorite! Held at twilight in early November, this event delivers cool fall vibes, glowing downtowns, and maybe even a few legendary sightings.
Participants will enjoy a scenic 3.1-mile course (mostly flat, with one hill) that crosses the state line twice between McCaysville, GA and Copperhill, TN. The route winds alongside the picturesque Toccoa River, through two charming downtowns, and is ideal for runners, walkers, strollers, and even four-legged friends.
Fall foliage, riverside energy, and a relaxed mountain town atmosphere make this the perfect finale to the series.
All three Riverwalk Run Series 5Ks are Official Peachtree Qualifiers for the AJC Peachtree Road Race.
Holiday Lights 5K
What better way to start the Holidays than with a chance to run through the Holiday Light Display! Our 5K race will start the 2026 Annual Holiday Season's Christmas Light Display to the Public at Cherokee County Veteran's Park. It begins at sundown, and you see the lights illuminate as you progress though the course through the park, running through the massive tunnel of lights every lap, and to the finish line at the Buzz Center with SANTA.
❄️ Head lamp / light is suggested.
❄️ 5k in-person event will be chip timed!
❄️ Awesome race shirt guaranteed in your size with registration until 11/8/26. Afterwards, they'll be while supply lasts.
❄️ Participant medal for all finishers.
❄️ Create a 5K timed team of 5 or more (all in the same transactions) and receive a $5 discount per person starting August 22, 2026.
❄️ AND A VISIT FROM SANTA !!!!!
Holiday Hustle 5K
Registration opens August 1, 2026.
Registration for The 3rd Annual 5K Holiday Hustle will open August 1, 2026 and be held on Saturday December 12, 2026 at the Town at Trilith. The race will be a vibrant and festive event aimed at bringing the community together for a great cause. The event promises a unique and exciting way to kick off the holiday season, all while supporting Piedmont Cancer Wellness.
By participating in the 2nd Annual 5K Holiday Hustle, individuals not only engage in a healthy and festive activity but also contribute to a meaningful cause, supporting the ongoing efforts of Piedmont Cancer Wellness to improve the lives of those affected by cancer.
Proceeds from the Trilith Holiday Hustle will benefit Cancer Wellness and Oncology Services at Piedmont Fayette Hospital. As part of our purpose to make a positive difference in every life we touch, Piedmont Fayette Cancer Wellness understands that fighting cancer includes much more than treatments and medicine. Cancer Wellness at Piedmont Fayette offers a dedicated network of oncology specialists, including physicians, nutritionists, navigators, social workers and wellness coaches. Working with the patient’s care team, we provide personalized programs to strengthen a patient’s body, mind and spirit.
Covington Fuzz Run 2026
Every year more than 3,000 runners, walkers, and spectators come to Covington for the Fuzz Run. The Fuzz Run is the largest participatory event in Covington, Georgia year after year. The Fuzz Run is a community event for all ages and all types of runners and walkers. Race day starts with Mary Beth’s Red Bird Run, a fun run (50-yard dash) for children ages five and under. Stay for the one-mile Fun Run, followed by the exciting 5K race. The Fuzz Run 5K is a Peachtree Qualifier race, certification number GA19018WC.
The Fuzz Run also features an EXPO where local business owners showcase the products and services they offer to Covington and the surrounding area. The EXPO starts on the Friday before the race and continues on Saturday’s race day.
Can’t make it to Saturday’s race? Join us for the Friday Fuzz Walk, held on the morning of the Expo.
Burn Boot Camp NWGA 5K
Join us for the Burn Boot Camp NWGA 5K, where fitness meets purpose! At Burn Boot Camp, we’re more than just a gym. We’re a community built on empowering individuals to become their strongest, healthiest selves. Our mission is to inspire, support, and transform lives through dynamic workouts, genuine connections, and a commitment to helping people reach their full potential.
This event is a reflection of what Burn is all about: strength, community, and making a difference beyond the gym. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting your fitness journey, this 5K is designed for all fitness levels and is a great way to challenge yourself while being part of something bigger.
We’re proud to share that a portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), supporting individuals and families impacted by muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases.
Lace up your shoes, bring your friends and family, and be part of a powerful movement. We are stronger together!
Hickory Flat Out 5K and Fun Run
The Hickory Flat Out 5K is an annual race event that supports Hide and Seek Day Camp through our race proceeds. Every Labor Day, the community looks forward to this 5K chip-timed road race and fun run. Starting and finishing at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Canton, GA, the race course is mostly flat with a few rolling hills that travels out and back from the Church.
Our kid's Fun Run is an absolute blast. Channeling the energy from our summer Hide and Seek Camp, this course is packed with fun obstacles that your child will LOVE. Not able to run race day? You can still support the race by registering as a Phantom Runner and still receive a race day tee.
See you on race day!
Big Peach Sizzler 10K & 5K
Kick off your Labor Day with one of Atlanta’s favorite holiday traditions! The Big Peach Sizzler 10K & 5K returns on Monday, September 7, 2026, offering fast, point-to-point courses, a vibrant post-race celebration, and a chance to support families and individuals living with cystic fibrosis.
Whether you're chasing a PR, walking with friends, or starting a new family tradition, the Sizzler delivers an unforgettable race-day experience.
Race Highlights
Point-to-point, net downhill courses perfect for all paces
5K start: near Brookhaven MARTA Station at 7am
10K start: near Chamblee MARTA Station at 7:30am
Finish for both races: Buckhead Station
Stroller-friendly
Post-race festival with food, music, vendors, and beer from StillFire Brewing
Premium swag: Tri-blend race shirt, custom finisher medal, finish line towel
Team & Family Discounts:
$3 off per person for 3+ registrations
$5 off per person for team registrations
No price increase from 2025 to 2026!
No race-day registration available
OLA Run to Church 5K and Fun Run
Please join us for the 4th Annual Run to Church at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in Brookhaven on Saturday, August 29, 2026. All proceeds will benefit OLA’s St. Vincent de Paul Society, a Christian outreach ministry which provides financial assistance to neighbors in need.
This year’s event, which offers both a 5K and Fun Run, will celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church. Both races are family-friendly, welcoming all ages of runners and walkers. Strollers are allowed to be pushed, but dogs are not allowed.
Please stay after the races for an awards ceremony and to enjoy the festivities complete with a kids’ area, refreshments, and giveaways from our sponsors.
Register for the 5K or Fun Run by August 17th to be guaranteed your t-shirt size. Then, shirts will be available while supplies last.
Run F.A.R. 5K
The Run F.A.R. 5K is a family friendly run walk created to bring awareness to the global pandemic of fibroids, noncancerous tumors of the uterus, and help humans with a uterus make informed decisions as they embark on their journey to healing uterine fibroids. Your support will help raise funds to provide education on the available resources to overcome uterine fibroids. A portion of the proceeds will go to Pad the Pandemic, a 501(c)3 nonprofit developed with the vision to help eradicate period poverty and unnecessary hysterectomies caused by reproductive health problems.
2026 WPPL-FM 103.9 Walk the Line 5K
In 2026, the Riverwalk Run Series proudly celebrates America's 250th birthday alongside the states of Georgia and Tennessee! As America’s only two-state 5K series, our three-event lineup invites participants to experience three seasons in the geographic and cultural heart of Appalachia.
Join the excitement of this one-of-a-kind series, which includes the Trout Trot 5K every spring, Walk the Line 5K every summer, and the Bigfoot Boogie 5K every fall, with a coveted CHALLENGE ITEM awarded to participants who complete all three.
Walk the Line 5K has always been a rockin’ summer celebration inspired by Johnny Cash’s “I Walk the Line.” This year, we’re turning up the fun with a Christmas-in-July twist! Expect holiday music, festive décor, and cheerful vibes as participants jingle all the way through McCaysville and Copperhill.
Participants will enjoy a scenic 3.1-mile course (with just one hill) that crosses the state line twice between McCaysville, GA and Copperhill, TN. The route winds alongside the picturesque Toccoa River, through two charming downtowns, and is ideal for runners, walkers, strollers, and even four-legged friends.
The lively riverfront atmosphere blends summer fun with holiday magic—many participants return later in the year to experience the real thing.
All three Riverwalk Run Series 5Ks are Official Peachtree Qualifiers for the AJC Peachtree Road Race.
The Metropolitan 5K
Join E.F.F.E.C.T Fitness and Cause of E.F.F.E.C.T , a 501(c)(3), for the 6th Annual Metropolitan 5k race! The race is held on Juneteenth to commemorate the holiday and bring awareness to the overall health benefits of physical activity and mental wellness, specifically in underserved communities.
The Metropolitan 5k exemplify community and open to all fitness levels. Grab a friend or your family and come RUN YOUR RACE!
The Metropolitan 5k is a Peachtree Road Race qualifier!
All proceeds from The Metropolitan 5k go towards programming and executing some of our most impactful programs such as the Back 2 School Drive and Holiday Giveback with Atlanta Public School students. Both E.F.F.E.C.T Fitness and Cause of E.F.F.E.C.T have transformed the lives of many children and adults through fitness and service and your contribution continues to help us push our missions forward.
Feathers 5K
The Atlanta Cancer Care Foundation's Feathers 5K is a community based and family friendly fund run and walk in which participants can "flock together" to help make the financial burden of cancer as light as a feather! The Feathers 5K will take place on Saturday, June 6th at 8:00 a.m. at Oglethorpe University. The Feathers 5K benefits the Atlanta Cancer Care Foundation (ACCF), a local nonprofit organization whose mission is to reduce the additional stress that a cancer diagnosis could bring by providing assistance to patients in financial need. ACCF is dedicated to providing this critical financial assistance to adults living with cancer across our 17-county metro Atlanta service area. In 2024, ACCF provided over $450,000 in assistance to more than 1,600 metro Atlanta cancer patients in need.
Kennesaw Grand Prix Series: Summer Sun Run
The Summer Sun Run 5K heats things up as the second race of the 2025 Kennesaw Grand Prix Series!
Whether you’re tackling your first-ever 5K or chasing a new personal record, this fast, the Kennesaw 5K Race Series features a beautiful, paved route through Kennesaw’s award-winning Swift-Cantrell Park and into the heart of historic downtown Kennesaw, GA.
This fast, flat, USATF-certified course blends small-town charm with lively community spirit and race-day excitement. Whether you’re chasing a new personal record or enjoying a walk with friends and family, this course is perfect for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.
Register today and bring the whole family out for an energetic, fun-filled morning celebrating fitness, community, and the thrill of race day in Kennesaw!
***Race Shirt Deadline: Be sure to register by Sunday, May 31 to be guaranteed a race t-shirt! Participants may continue to register through race morning; however, shirts will not be guaranteed after the deadline.
It Takes the Village 5K Run, Walk and Roll
The Villages at Carver Family YMCA's It Takes the Village 5K Walk/Run is here!
This is a fun family event and will be taking place along the beautiful Westside Beltline at Pittsburg Yard. This event is more than a walk or run, every step taken and every sponsorship dollar raised will directly impact the access and assistance for all Y provided programs and services at the Villages at Carver YMCA to ensure that no one is turned away from affordable programming.
Financial assistance, funded through the Annual Campaign, is available based on the need for all Y programs. The Y actively seeks to identify and involve those in need. By Registering to participate in the “It Takes the Village 5K Run/Walk” , you are helping first hand with making a difference with us.
Brookhaven Bolt
The Brookhaven Bolt 5K presented by Blade Injury Law is a Run/Walk/Stroller push through one of Brookhaven’s amazing neighborhoods, Ashford Park. The 2026 race will take place on Saturday, May 16th. All proceeds from this annual event go to support Ashford Park Elementary School.
Check out their frequently asked questions HERE.
Run For Hope 5K
Our team at Mountaintop Boys Home invites you to our inaugural 5K fundraising event.
Mountain Top is a Group Home for teen boys, and a foster care agency located on expansive acreage near the Chattahoochee National Forest. The mission of Mountain Top is to provide hope and healing to children and families that find themselves in crisis. These boys often arrive with unsureness of where life is bringing hem. With the challenges that they are facing, we help provide a place of hope and healing. Their daily life here is an organized family style living, guided by professional staff who care for each boy individually.
Our event provides several ways you can participate and support.
Run our 5K course in-person
Participate virtually from your place of choice. Run, walk...or even roller skate! Move at your own pace and what is comfortable for your body.
Purchase our Inaugural Run for Hope shirt by being a Phantom Runner participant. Not running, but wanting to support.
2026 Walk For Wishes Atlanta, GA
Walk For Wishes® is a nationwide Make-A-Wish fundraiser that supports granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. It's a family-friendly event powered by wish families, volunteers, companies, donors and friends. By joining this caring community of people at one of the many walks across the U.S., you will help ensure that no child waits even one unnecessary day to experience the hope and joy that a wish brings!!!!
Register. Sign up today and invite friends, family and colleagues to join your team.
Fundraise. Tell people why you are supporting Make-A-Wish and ask for their support. Make it personal to make it powerful.
Walk Day. See the Make-A-Wish mission come to life and celebrate your fundraising success.
Zoo Atlanta's Run Like Wild 5K
Ready, get set … run a 5k for a cause!
Run, walk or trot through the Zoo at the sixth-annual Run Like Wild 5K.
Don’t miss Atlanta’s only 5K race and Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race Qualifier where you might catch a glimpse of some of Earth’s most incredible wildlife. The in-person 5K race is an official Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race qualifier. Or choose to register to run with us virtually from home! Virtual registration includes the t-shirt and race medal.
Advance online registration only. No mail-in or race day registration available.
In-person and virtual race options available
Don’t wait to register – this race has sold out in the past.
Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable.
This is a rain-or-shine event; however, in the case of extreme weather, race updates will be posted here and emailed to all participants.
The cost of your race registration goes to support Zoo Atlanta’s operations, including superior animal care, education, and conservation across the globe
2026 Burra Burra Trout Trot 5K
In 2026, the Riverwalk Run Series proudly celebrates America's 250th birthday alongside the states of Georgia and Tennessee! As America’s only two-state 5K series, our three-event lineup invites participants to experience three seasons in the geographic and cultural heart of Appalachia.
Join the excitement of this one-of-a-kind series, which includes the Trout Trot 5K every spring, Walk the Line 5K every summer, and the Bigfoot Boogie 5K every fall, with a coveted CHALLENGE ITEM awarded to participants who complete all three.
The Trout Trot 5K coincides with Blue Ridge Trout Fest, Georgia’s official trout festival! Spring in the North Georgia mountains is spectacular, making this event the perfect way to welcome warmer weather with an active, fun-filled weekend in McCaysville and Blue Ridge.
Participants will enjoy a scenic 3.1-mile course (with just one hill) that crosses the state line twice between McCaysville, GA and Copperhill, TN. The route winds alongside the picturesque Toccoa River, through two charming downtowns, and is ideal for runners, walkers, strollers, and even four-legged friends.
This time of year is perfect for a cozy cabin getaway. After the 5K, stick around to enjoy post-event festivities, live music, and trout-themed fun throughout Fannin County.
All three Riverwalk Run Series 5Ks are Official Peachtree Qualifiers for the AJC Peachtree Road Race.