Event Description
Event
Come join us at Giles County High School for the 16th Annual Trent Holt 5K to raise money for our local organizations and the Trent Holt Scholarship Fund.
SWAG
All registered runners before April 26 are guaranteed a FREE short sleeve race shirt in their size. $5 add-on fee to upgrade to a long sleeve shirt
Medals and Prizes
Awards for 5K Overall Male/Female, Overall Junior (13 + Under) Male/Female
AND
1st, 2nd, 3rd Male/Female Age Groups (13U, 14-18, 19-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61+)
Race Day Schedule
Saturday, May 9th 7:00 AM at Giles County High School
Packet Pick-up and In-person Registration: 7:00-7:45 AM
Announcements and 5K call to start: 7:45 AM
5K Race Start: 8:00 AM
FAQ
Where is the race? Giles County High School
When is the event? Saturday, May 9th, 2026 - 8:00 am CT RACE START
What time should I arrive? Please plan to arrive prior to 7:30 AM to leave yourself adequate time to get check-in, receive your runner packet, and get warmed up
Can I register on race day? Yes -- we will allow race day registrations up until 15 minutes before race start, but please arrive early as there will be a line and we will have to shut-off registrations at 7:45 AM to support our planned start time
Where do I get my packet? You can pick up your race packet starting at 7:00 am race day morning at the Giles County High School
Are t-shirts included with registration? Yes, if you register before the t-shirt deadline (04/26) your exclusive race tee in the size you order is 100% guaranteed! You can also upgrade to a Long Sleeve shirt for just $5 more
When is the deadline to register and be guaranteed a t-shirt? End of day April 26th. After the deadline, shirts will be available in limited quantities/sizes as you register and can be selected while you check out on a first-come, first-served basis for 5K participants while inventory lasts.
Are there medals? Yes! Prizes and awards will be handed out for the top overall female and male runners, and top overall Juniors (13 and under) and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals are awarded to the top three female and male finishers in each of the age groups.
What are the age groups? Male and Female groups for 1-13, 14-18, 19-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61+
Where do I park? FREE Parking is available on-site at GCHS
Are strollers allowed? Yes, strollers are welcome at the back of the pack.
Are bikes, hoverboards, scooters, skateboards, push bikes, unicycles or wagons allowed on course?
We’re sorry, but only runners, joggers, walkers, baby strollers/joggers, restrained pets and wheelchairs are allowed
Are pets allowed? Yes! Well-socialized and leashed dogs are welcome at the back of the pack
Is the race timed? Yes, this event is professionally RFID chip timed by Race Ready Events
Do I have to be an experienced runner? No — all ages and paces are welcome!
I’d like to participate. Can I just walk? Absolutely! We always have people who want to walk, so you will not be alone!
I have more questions! Please drop us a line and we'd love to help!
