Event Description

Join us in Athens, Texas, also known as the black-eyed pea capital of the world, on July 23rd for a day full of family fun for everyone!!! The weekend will kick-off with a concert performed by Midnight Rodeo on Friday, July 22nd beginning at 7pm where race registration will be open for last minute runners to sign up. Saturday will be a full day of festivities starting with the Miller Athletics 5k & 1k Fun Run registration starting at 8am. The 5k through our beautiful Cain Park will start at 9am followed by the 1k fun run great to enjoy with family or fur babies allowing the beauty of East Texas to engulf you as you race across the finish line. All early registries will be guaranteed an original Black-Eyed Pea 5k & 1k Fun Run t-shirt and a $5 discount from weekend of registration price. Be sure to stick around and enjoy all that the Elder CDJR Black-Eyed Pea Jamboree has to offer withe the wide variety of artisans, food, activities, and even terrapin races! This annual festival was established in 1971 to celebrate harvest season and has grown into something that you absolutely won’t want to miss!!

https://www.facebook.com/AthensBlackEyedPeaJamboree

www.athensTXchamber.org

Event details and schedule

Schedule 

Race Day Schedule

Race Registration- 8am

5k- 9am

1k Fun Run- 9:30-10am

Medals Awarded- 10am