Events
5K Community Run
Community Walk (1-2 miles)
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://savannahcamelliatrail.com.
Place
Savannah, GA US 31406
Description
Savannah’s only community run + art + food festival celebrating a youth-led public planting project along the Truman Linear Trail, with camellias in peak bloom.
The Savannah Camellia Festival & Community Run invites runners, walkers, families, and neighbors to enjoy thousands of youth-planted camellias along the Truman Linear Trail, followed by a free, open-door festival at Cohen’s Retreat with food, art, kids activities, and short demonstrations. The event includes a 5K run and a 1–2 mile community walk.
What’s new this year:
❀ First-ever community run and walk on the Truman Linear Park Trail
❀ Youth-planted camellias in peak bloom
❀ Art, food, and hands-on activities
All paces welcome. Go at your speed. Stroll it, roll it—kids and dogs welcome.
Race Contact Info
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What's Included
Scenic run along the Truman Linear Trail
Event-day food or drink credit at Cohen’s Retreat
Commemorative race t-shirt
Festival access with art, food, and kids activities
Event Details
Date: Sat, Feb 21, 2026
Location: 5715 Skidaway Rd, Savannah, GA 31406
Run Start time: 9:00 AM
Walk Start Time: 9:15 AM
Check In: 7:30 AM
Course Overview
FAQ
Parking
Free parking will be available near the event site, with clear signage and volunteers to help guide you on arrival.
Is this kid-friendly?
Yes! The festival and community run are designed to be family-friendly, with activities and spaces welcoming for kids of all ages.
Strollers?
Strollers are welcome on the route and throughout the festival. We just ask that participants remain aware and courteous along shared trail sections.
Dogs?
Leashed dogs are welcome at the festival and on the trail. Please be mindful of other participants and clean up after your pup.
Do I have to run?
Not at all. This is a community run and walk—move at your own pace, whether that’s running, walking, or stopping to enjoy the scenery.
Timing & competitiveness
This event is intentionally non-competitive. There’s no pressure to race the clock—it’s about participation, connection, and enjoying the trail.
Bathrooms
There will be one portable restroom located midway along the trail near the turnaround point, as well as restrooms available at Cohen’s Retreat at the start and finish of the race.
What if I just want the festival?
That’s perfect too. The festival is free and open to the public—no race registration required.
