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First Day 5k

Thu January 1, 2026 Directions
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Custom super soft long sleeve race T-shirt

5K Run/Walk

Price: $35
Registration Opens October 17, 2025 at 12:01am EDT
Custom Super Soft Long Sleeve T-Shirt

5K Virtual

Price: $35
Registration Opens October 17, 2025 at 12:00am EDT

Place

Begins and ends at Cane Bay Elementary School - races on the trails.

Description

No Better Way to start 2026 than with a 5k! GO Race is excited to bring you The First Day 5k 2026. The race is being held in Cane Bay Plantation and is for all ages, skills, and speeds. Race starts at 9:26am.

Please join us in beautiful Cane Bay for a fun, fast, 5k! Held on the community paved trail system, this flat course is perfect for beginners, experts, and even walkers, and strollers. Sorry, but no pets are allowed.

The Course: Your Run/Walk will begin at Cane Bay Elementary School parking lot and use the paved multi-use trails to loop thru 2 tunnels for the 3.1 miles course. This paved course will take you under Cane Bay Blvd twice; while running along the new Nexton Parkway Extension runners will have to turn and cross the parkway where the Sheriff's Deputies will be stationed to ensure your safety.

All Finishers will receive the 2026 Hooded Sweatshirt and FREE coffee or cocoa as they finish. Prizes will be given to males and females 1st through 3rd overall and in the following age groups: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

PACKET PICK-UP
*December 30th at Fleet Feet Carnes Crossroads 4:00PM - 6:00PM
*Race Day January 1st At the Race Site 8:00AM - 9:15AM

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Directions

Begins and ends at Cane Bay Elementary School - races on the trails.

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