Course Information
All races start and end in the Habersham Marketplace!
8K Run Course
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The 8K Run is a competitive, chip-timed event with awards (for complete award structure view the General Information Page). This is a fast, flat certified course on asphalt roads. It has gentle turns and generous straight-aways. The course loops through beautiful neighborhoods, along parks and marshes, and under grand oak trees. It is also spectator friendly. Fans, friends and supporters can see the runners at the start, finish, and two times throughout the run from the same location. Please, no dogs or bikes are allowed on the 8K Run Course. Strollers are permitted, but we ask that all participants with strollers start at the back of the group. If you choose to run with headphones, please ensure that the volume is low enough that you can hear people around you. Many streets on this course are narrow and you must be aware of your surroundings. If you are seen wearing headphones and impeding others, you will be removed from the race.
5K Run & Fun Walk Course
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The 5K Run The run is a competitive, chip-timed event with awards (for complete award structure view the General Information Page). The 5K Fun walk is not timed an no awards are given. The run and walk will start at the same time and follow the same course. No dogs or bikes are permitted in the run. Strollers are permitted but we ask that runners participants with strollers start at the back of the run group.
The walk is pet and stroller friendly. Please be consciencious of runners and do not block their path. Children under the age of 5 may walk with their parents/guardians for no extra charge, but will not receive a T-shirt without paid registration. No bikes are allowed on this course. If you choose to run with headphones, please ensure that the volume is low enough that you can hear people around you. Many streets on this course are narrow and you must be aware of your surroundings. If you are seen wearing headphones and impeding others, you will be removed from the race.
Kids’ Fun Run Course
Kids of all ages are welcome to participate in the 8k Run or 5k Fun Walk, but for those 10 and under who want a shorter piece of the action, the Kids’ Fun Run is perfect! It is ¼ mile in the Town Center, starting and finishing at the post office. Kids will run down Market Street (Habersham’s “Main Street”), and loop around the giant oak. All participants will receive a prize. Registration is FREE before March 23rd so please sign your child up online. Each child must have a waiver signed in order for them to participate.
