Join us for a family-friendly Macon tradition. The 5K and 10K races feature fast, point-to-point courses that lead through downtown Macon and into Carolyn Crayton Park (Central City Park). The race features chip timing, and both courses are USATF-certified and can serve as a qualifier for next year’s Peachtree Road Race. Participants receive a technical fabric, gender-specific shirt. For even more fun, enter one of the team competitions. Bring the whole family!
Schedule:
The 5K starts at 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of Vineville Ave. & Pio Nono Ave (address: 2591 Vineville Avenue). Park at the Vineville Baptist Church or other area parking lots.
The 10K starts at 8:00 a.m. at Forsyth Rd in front of RunFit Sports, 1 mile south of Tucker Rd. and Wesleyan College (address: 4553 Forsyth Road). Park at Rivoli Crossing Shopping Center on Forsyth Road or other area lots.
The 1-Mile Fun Run starts at 9:30 a.m. near the finish line for the 5K & 10K in Carolyn Crayton Park (Central City Park) on Willie Smokie Glover Drive.
Course Info:
The courses overlap. The 10-K race begins ½ mile east of Wesleyan College in front of RunFit Sports, following Forsyth Road as it turns into Vineville Avenue. At the 3.1-mile mark, the 5-K begins, close to the intersections of Vineville, Pio Nono, and Pierce Avenues in front of the Vineville Baptist Church. Both races proceed across I-75, where the road changes names to Forsyth Street, then Cotton Avenue. This road will turn sharply right and left as you pass City Hall, continuing to Second Street where you will turn left. You turn right onto Walnut Street, left onto Seventh Street, and right into Carolyn Crayton Park (Central City Park). Major hills are located at the ½-mile mark of the 10-K and the 4.5-mile mark of the 10-K (1.2-mile mark of the 5-K). Otherwise, the course is relatively flat or downhill except for a few small inclines. The USATF certification numbers are GA23049WC for the 10K course and GA23048WC for the 5K.
Click here for 5K Course Map
Click here for 10K Course Map
Awards:
Awards will be given to the top 3 Overall and 1st Master (40+), 1st Grand Master (50+), and 1st Great Grand Master (60+). Awards will be given to the top 3 in the following age groups: 10 and Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80 and over. There will be no duplication of awards except in the case of team awards. Awards will be based on net time. Decisions by the race director are final. For the Fun Run, a trophy will be given to the first boy and girl aged 12 or under. All fun run participants will receive a finisher’s medal. Note: Awards must be claimed at the awards ceremony on race day. If you have won an award, or think you might have, and cannot stay for the awards ceremony please ask someone to pick up your award.
Cost:
5K or 10K - $35
Fun Run - $20
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