New Years Day 5K

3645 Coal Mountain Rd
Cumming, GA 30028

Running > 5k

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It's never too early to start thinking ahead!
 
We're starting 2023 the only way we know how,  with a race ! After, you ring in the New Year, take a nap, then come out and join us and RUN (or walk) into the New Year.  We're putting on the #NYD5K.
 
We thought it would be appropriate to kiss 2022 goodbye, and are offering NYD5K for just 23.00!
 
We'll have the same great course, music & awesome Finisher Medal!  Make sure you'r registered as we"ll only be offering Finisher Medals to the first 250 people registered (We ran out last year)! We'll have shirts as an additional purchase for $20.00 during registration.
 
If you are not ready to be out & about, join us for the Virtual 5K and we'll ship your swag (continental Us only; lower 48 states)!  Virtual participants will receive a Finisher Medal and shot at awards!   Purchase your commenerative NYD 2022 for just 20.00 during registration. 
 
We'll start at 9:00AM at North Forsyth Middle School in Cumming, & we'll have awards in the following catagories:  Top 3 Overall M/F, Top 3 Masters M/F, Top 3 Grand Masters M/F, Top 3 Senior Masters M/F,  amd Top 3 in all the usual 5 year Age Groups 10 and Under through 75+!
 

We'll have the same great course, music & an awesome Finisher Medal!  Make sure you're registered as we'll only be offering Finisher Medals for the first 250 people registered (we ran out last year!).  We'll have shirts as an additional purchase for $20 during registration!

If you're not ready to be out & about, join us for the virtual 5K, & we will ship you your swag (continental US only; lower 48 states)!  Virtual participants will receive a Finisher Medal and shot at awards! Purchase your commemorative NYD 2022 shirt for just $20 during registration!

We'll start at 9:00 AM at North Forsyth Middle School in Cumming, & we'll have awards in the following categories:  Top 3 Overall M/F, Top 3 Masters M/F, Top 3 Grand Masters M/F, Top 3 Senior Masters M/F, & Top 3 in all the usual 5 year Age Groups 10 & Under through 75+!

 

We'll have the same great course, music & an awesome Finisher Medal!  Make sure you're registered as we'll only be offering Finisher Medals for the first 250 people registered (we ran out last year!).  We'll have shirts as an additional purchase for $20 during registration!

If you're not ready to be out & about, join us for the virtual 5K, & we will ship you your swag (continental US only; lower 48 states)!  Virtual participants will receive a Finisher Medal and shot at awards! Purchase your commemorative NYD 2022 shirt for just $20 during registration!

We'll start at 9:00 AM at North Forsyth Middle School in Cumming, & we'll have awards in the following categories:  Top 3 Overall M/F, Top 3 Masters M/F, Top 3 Grand Masters M/F, Top 3 Senior Masters M/F, & Top 3 in all the usual 5 year Age Groups 10 & Under through 75+!

It's never too early to start thinking ahead!

We're starting 2023 the only way we know how, with a race!  After you ring in the New Year, take a nap then come out, and join us and RUN (or walk) into the New Year!  We're putting on the #NYD5K.  We thought it would be appropriate to kiss 2022 goodbye, and are offering the NYD5K for just $23!

 

It's never too early to start thinking ahead!

We're starting 2023 the only way we know how, with a race!  After you ring in the New Year, take a nap then come out, and join us and RUN (or walk) into the New Year!  We're putting on the #NYD5K.  We thought it would be appropriate to kiss 2022 goodbye, and are offering the NYD5K for just $23!


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It's never too early to start thinking ahead!

 

We're starting 2023 the only way we know how, with a race!  After you ring in the New Year, take a nap then come out, and join us and RUN (or walk) into the New Year!  We're putting on the #NYD5K.  We thought it would be appropriate to kiss 2022 goodbye, and are offering the NYD5K for just $23!

y to start thinking ahead!

We're starting 2023 the only way we know how, with a race!  After you ring in the New Year, take a nap then come out, and join us and RUN (or walk) into the New Year!  We're putting on the #NYD5K.  We thought it would be appropriate to kiss 2022 goodbye, and are offering the NYD5K for just $23!

It's never too early to start thinking ahead!

We're starting 2023 the only way we know how, with a race!  After you ring in the New Year, take a nap then come out, and join us and RUN (or walk) into the New Year!  We're putting on the #NYD5K.  We thought it would be appropriate to kiss 2022 goodbye, and are offering the NYD5K for just $23!

It's never too early to start thinking ahead!

We're starting 2023 the only way we know how, with a race!  After you ring in the New Year, take a nap then come out, and join us and RUN (or walk) into the New Year!  We're putting on the #NYD5K.  We thought it would be appropriate to kiss 2022 goodbye, and are offering the NYD5K for just $23!

Event details and schedule

We'll have the same great c

We'll have the same great course, music & an awesome Finisher Medal!  Make sure you're registered as we'll only be offering Finisher Medals for the first 250 people registered (we ran out last year!).  We'll have shirts as an additional purchase for $20 during registration!

5K, & we will ship you your swag (continental US only; lower 48 states)!  Virtual participants will receive inisher Medal and shot at awards! Purchase your commemorative NYD 2022 shirt for just $20 during registration!

 

We'll start at 9:00 AM at North Forsyth Middle School in Cumming, & we'll have awards in the following categories:  Top 3 Overall M/F, Top 3 Masters M/F, Top 3 Grand Masters M/F, Top 3 Senior Masters M/F, & Top 3 in all the usual 5 year Age Groups 10 & Under through 75+!

urse, music & an awesome Finisher Medal!  Make sure you're registered as we'll only be offering Finisher Medals for the first 250 people registered (we ran out last year!).  We'll have shirts as an additional purchase for $20 during registration!

If you're not ready to be out & about, join us for the virtual 5K, & we will ship you your swag (continental US only; lower 48 states)!  Virtual participants will receive a Finisher Medal and shot at awards! Purchase your commemorative NYD 2022 shirt for just $20 during registration!

We'll start at 9:00 AM at North Forsyth Middle School in Cumming, & we'll have awards in the

Entry Fee & Registratione'll start at 9:00 AM at North Forsyth Middle School in Cumming, & we'll have awards in the following categories:  Top 3 Overall M/F, Top 3 Masters M/F, Top 3 GrandW     WWe're going to start the year the only way we know how; with an awesome 5K for just $23!  The first 200 pre-registered participants are guaranteed a great finisher medal.

Order your commemorative race shirt for just $20!  Deadline to order your shirt is 12/19/2022, so don't miss the opportunity!

 

Race Day Registrations are welcome starting at 8:00 am for $25.

We'll have the same great course, music & an awesome Finisher Medal!  Make sure you're registered as we'll only be offering Fidals for the first 250 people registered (we ran out last year!).  We'll have shirts as an additional purchase for $20 during registration!

If you're not ready to be out & about, join us for the virtual 5K, & we will ship you your swag (continental US only; lower 48 states)!  Virtual participants will receive a Finisher Medal and shot at awards! Purchase your commemorative NYD 2022 shirt for just $20 during registration!

We'll start at 9:00 AM at North Forsyth Middle School in Cumming, & we'll have awards in the following categories:  Top 3 Overall M/F, Top 3 Masters M/F, Top 3 Grand Masters M/F, Top 3 Senior Masters M/F, & Top 3 in all the usual 5 year Age Groups 10 & Under through 75+!

Course, Timing, Awards, & Event Cap
 

The course is pretty flat and pretty fast!  We'll be chip timing the start & finish with a staggered start for social distancing.

Click here for the course map (aka: Championshipsroute)

 

We'll have awards as Follows:

  • Top 3 Overall M/F
  • Top 3 Masters M/F
  • Top Grand Master M/F
  • Top Senior Master M/F
  • Top 3 in all the usual age groups 10 & Under - 75+

Currently the event is capped at 400 participants...so register early!

 

First 200 registered participants will receive a custom stamped finisher medal!

 

** We have hit 200 so participants registered after 12/27/22 1:30 PM will receive a regular finisher medal; not custom **

 

Virtual Running - How it works and Link for Time Submission

Can't make it out to the event site on race day?

Still want to participate or support the cause and have a shot at an award? or maybe you saw the shirt and said:  "Sweet...I want one!"  Then the virtual race is for you.

New to Virtual Running?  Here's how it works:

Step 1

Get excited, grab some friends and buddies to join you!  Sign up and register for the New Years Day 5K Virtual!

Step 2

Hydrate, grab your buddy (or not) and get ready to get moving!

Step 3

Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want.   Please remember to social distance & be safe!

Step 4

HAVE FUN!~

Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route and use the hashtag #NYD5K

Step 5

Submit your results online at: New Years Day 5K Time Input

You can submit your race time anytime anytime until 1/01/2021 11:59 PM.

Step 6

View your Results Monday after the Event Date.

 

Groups & Teams

Grab your friends, Family, and Co-Workers and bring in the New Year together.

Put together a group of 10 or more, and save $2.00

 

Five Star Turkey Trot & Championships

This is the 1st chance you'll have to earn your (1) FREE entry into one of our Famous Turkey Trots for 2023. See the event website for more details.

This will also be the 1st chance to earn a qualifying spot for the 2023 5K Championships.  See the event website for more details.

 

Event Courtesy & Refund Policy

Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any
competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike
conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will
be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.

All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.

Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel
for the safety of the participants...there are no refunds in this case.

Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.

No COVID-19 Refunds.  If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided.  The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.

 

Event Schedule

December 19

  • Last day to register to guarantee your shirt size.

 

January 1

  • Race Day
    • 8:00 am     Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
    • 9:00 am     Race Starts


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