Events
Supporter Registration
Place
VFW 2872
Athens, GA US 30606
Description
Mark your calendars and get ready to lace up your sneakers!
The Rock & Run 5K | 3K Walk returns to Athens, Georgia on Saturday, August 8, 2026, bringing together runners, walkers, families, and community supporters for a morning of fitness, fellowship, and impact.
Whether you're chasing a personal record, enjoying a walk with friends, or supporting a meaningful cause, there's a place for you at the starting line.
Event Details
📅 Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
📍 Location: VFW Post 2872 – Athens, Georgia
🏃 5K Run
🚶 3K Community Walk
👕 Race Shirt Included with Registration
🏅 Finisher Recognition
Why We Run
Every registration, sponsorship, and donation helps support community-focused initiatives and scholarship opportunities that create lasting impact in Athens and beyond.
Together, we're building stronger communities—one step at a time.
Whether you run, walk, volunteer, sponsor, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation helps make a difference.
We can't wait to see you at the starting line on August 8, 2026!
The Rock & Run 5K | 3K Walk Team
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.rockandrun5k.com.
Registration Fees
Virtual Option
Run your 3.1 miles anywhere. Submit your finish time by clicking on the RESULTS tab at the top of this page. Submit finish times no later than 12 noon on August 9. To submit a virtual time you must be registered as a virtual runner.
Virtual runners are not eligible for race day awards.
Virtual Registration ends August 7, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT
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🏅 Award Categories – Rock x Run 5K
Top 3 Overall Male Finishers
Top 3 Overall Female Finishers
Top 3 Masters Male Finishers (Ages 40 and up)
Top 3 Masters Female Finishers (Ages 40 and up)
Top 3 Youth Finishers (17 & Under – All Genders)
Top 3 Walkers (All Ages – All Genders)
T-Shirts
📅 Guaranteed Race Shirt Deadline: July 25, 2026
Participants registered by July 25, 2026, are guaranteed their selected shirt size. Registrations received after July 25 are welcome, but shirt sizes and availability cannot be guaranteed.
5K Run Course
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Race is held rain or shine!
Race start time may be delayed in 15-minute increments if storms are in the area.
Sorry, no refunds due to inclement weather. Check the weather for race day
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