Run for the Son 5K and Fun Runs

Events

$2 off per registration with 3 or more registrations

$30

8:15AM EDT

Price increases after April 24, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

$2 off per registration with 3 or more registrations

$30

Price increases after April 24, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

$2 off per registration with 3 or more registrations

$30

8:15AM EDT

Price increases after April 24, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

9:15AM EDT

Registration ends April 30, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

Open to ages 1 - 5.

Place

75 McCutchen St
Ellijay, GA US 30540

Description

Come out to the 20th Annual Run for the Son 5K, Tot Trot and FUN RUN.

If you sign up 3 or more people during registration, each registrant will receive a $2 discount!

Race Day Schedule

7AM - Race Day Registration and packet pickup begins

8:15AM - 5K and Fun Run start

9:20AM - Tot Trot starts

9:30 - Award Ceremony

Course

This is a double loop course around the mountain town of Ellijay GA

The race starts and finishes at the Scout Hut near Ellijay Elementary School

Awards

Awards given to:

Overall Male and Female

Overall Masters Male and Female

3 deep in 5 year age groups beginning with 10 and under up to 75 and over

Shirts and Goodies

Shirts are guaranteed to those who register by 4/20/26. Those who register after that date and on race day will receive shirts while supplies last.

There will be plenty of refreshments.

Timing and Results

The race will be accurately timed by BT Race Timing. This race WILL NOT be chip timed. Please fill out the finish card, handed to you as you finish. Put your name, age, bib number and gender on the card, no need to put your time. Please turn in your card at the results boards for it to be posted. Failure to turn in your card will prohibit you from receiving an award on race day. Complete results will be posted to RunSignUp.com, BTRaceTiming.com, Athlinks.com and RunGeorgia.com after the race

Virtual and At Home Runners

You may sign up to run a 5K virtually. You can run or walk any where at anytime. Deadline to submit a time is noon on race day.

To submit your virtual time, click on the results tab at the top of the page. On the results page, you will see a tab at the top to submit your virtual time.

Virtual participants will receive a shirt but will not be eligible for awards.

Sign up as a virtual participant If you just want a shirt and don't want to run or walk. You aren't required to submit a time.

Parking

There will be plenty of free parking at Ellijay Elementary, Harrison Park and the nearby church.

Other Information and Refunds

In case of rain, the races will go on. Delay of the start may happen in case of severe weather in the area at race time. If severe weather continues, then the race director or local authorities may make the call to cancel the race at that time. Sorry, no refunds for any reason.