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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Mobile 5K | 5K | Oct 31, 20268:30 AM | $35$40 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Fun Run | Kids | Oct 31, 20269:30 AM | $18$20 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Oct 31, 20269:00 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 17, 2026.
Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Georgia, which costs $30 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Suwanee runs 39:11, about 12:37 a mile, based on 18 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:39 and men in 34:31.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:54 AM, and the Book Mobile 5K starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 1,020 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Instructional Support Center, Suwanee, GA 30024
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (Elite Timing) for Book Mobile 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 25:33 or better, the top quarter in 29:58, and half the field in 38:12; the last tenth came in after 53:47.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 24:56 | 21:24 |
| 20-29 | 25:47 | 24:23 |
| 30-39 | 24:49 | 24:55 |
| 40-49 | 29:12 | 25:13 |
| 50-59 | 26:42 | 26:46 |
| 60-69 | 29:56 | 40:47 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
About average for Georgia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:58, against 29:30 in a typical Georgia 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around October 31 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Book Mobile 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Registered participants have 2 options for picking up your race t-shirt and bib: Optional packet pick-up Thursday, October 29th from 4:30 - 6:30 pm at the Instructional Support Center, 437 Old Peachtree Road NW, Suwanee. Pick up at Check…
Parking and travel
Use the Northridge Drive entrance to the ISC for arrival. Park in the designated areas. Until the conclusion of the Fun Run, only the Northridge Drive entrance will be open for exiting the parking lot.
Awards
Trophies awarded to the top Overall Male and Female winners as well as Overall Masters (50 and over) Male and Female winners. Medals awarded to the top three male and female runners in 5-year increment age group categories. The Fun Run is…
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Join us for the GCPS Book Mobile 5K on October 31, 2026. The Book Mobile 5K raises funds to put books in kids' hands and promote a love of reading for all.
This fun-filled community event features music, awards, door prizes, and snacks. Family friendly costumes are encouraged.
End-of-race raffle prizes will be drawn for 5K runners.
Chick-fil-A biscuits will be sold for $5 with proceeds benefiting the Book Mobile program.
Leashed dogs and strollers are welcome!
Registrations after October 23, 2026, are not guaranteed a race-day T-shirt.
All participants under the age of 18 may choose a book from the Book Mobile.
Come run, walk, and help us put more books into the hands of young readers.