Event Description
Come join us in beautiful downtown Eatonton for the 4th Annual event. The course begins in front of historic Eatonton First United Methodist church and continues around downtown. It's a mostly shaded, but hilly course. All runners and walkers are welcome! Strollers and leashed pets are also a welcome addition.
THIS YEAR'S STEEPLE CHASE 5K RACE WILL BE RUN IN HONOR OF DON HUSKINS AND ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE GIVEN TO BENEFIT THE CARTER-HUTCHINS-MOORE VFW POST 6686 IN EATONTON. Thank you for participating and supporting such an important cause! Visit https://vfw6686.org/di/vfw/v2/default.asp for more information on this local organization.
Race Day Registration and Details: Register on race day starting at 7:00am. 1 Mile Fun Run will begin at 8:00 am. 5K will begin at 8:30 am. Awards given to Overall M/F and Masters M/F, and top 3 finishers in age groups beginning with 9 and Under to 75 and Over. Fun run is open to all ages with children 10 & Under are eligible for awards.
Registration is located in front of Eatonton First United Methodist Church. You can park in the church parking lot or downtown. Bathrooms will be available inside the church.
New This Year: We are offering a Virtual Race! You can register to join us on November 14th to run the 5K or 1 mile in person, or you can register to complete your race virtually. If you join us virtually, you can run the Steeple Chase 5K Virtual Race beginning November 1st through November 13th. Race results must be submitted by midnight on November 13th. If we have approval from the City of Eatonton, we will hold the race in-person on November 14th. We are hoping that we will still be able to have our on-site race, but since we are uncertain if that will work, we have offered this additional way of supporting our local veterans. Virtual Runners' results will be celebrated on https://www.facebook.com/steeplechasefumc so be sure and follow us online!
What is a Virtual Race? A Virtual Race is like a traditional race, but it takes place in a location and time of your choice. You can walk, jog, or run wherever you may be and at any time during the race time frame of November 1st- 13th. The registration cost for the Virtual Race will be $25 and will still include a T-shirt if you register by November 1st. Local runners can choose to pick up their T-shirt at EFUMC's office after November 14th or have it delivered within a 20 mile radius. Runners who are not local may have their shirt mailed to them. Once you complete your Virtual Race, you will submit your results to us (more information to follow).
