Cast Iron 5k Fun Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Quitman, Georgia
- Entry fee
- From $35
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cast Iron 5k Fun Run & Walk | 5K | Oct 17, 20267:30 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Georgia, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Georgia runs 36:23, about 11:43 a mile, based on 736 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:51 and men in 31:37.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:37 AM, and the Cast Iron 5k Fun Run & Walk starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 200 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
509 W Screven St, Quitman, GA 31643
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 17 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 79°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 48°F and hot years reach 86°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.
Race details
- Where
- 509 W Screven St, Quitman, GA 31643Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 200 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Cast Iron 5k Fun Run?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Georgia?
- At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Georgia, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 509 W Screven St, Quitman, GA 31643.
From the organizers
The Cast Iron 5k Fun Run will start at Quitman First Baptist Church and wind through the Historic North Court Neighborhood and end at the Court House Square and the sight of the 15th annual Skillet Festival. Registration includes a snack, participation medal, and a 5k Run T-shirt.
*You must register by September 15th to secure your shirt size.
*This is an unofficial race; course is not certified and no timing chips. Bibs will be picked up morning of the race. https://www.facebook.com/share/1CNtTuEnR9/