Fast Pace Race 5K/10K/1 mile 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Cumming, Georgia
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $32 on Oct 6, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K On Site | 10K | Oct 24, 20268:00 AM | $30$32 after Oct 6, 2026 | – |
| 5K On-Site | 5K | Oct 24, 20268:00 AM | $30$32 after Oct 6, 2026 | – |
| 1 mile On Site | 1 Mile | Oct 24, 20269:15 AM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $32 on Oct 6, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K On Site and 5K On-Site: $30 until Oct 5, then $32 until Oct 17, then $35 until Oct 23.
- 1 mile On Site: $20 until Oct 23.
Online registration closes Oct 23, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 10K in Georgia, which costs $42 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Cumming runs 1:01:48, about 9:57 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:04:28 and men in 1:00:24.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:48 AM, and the 10K On Site starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,340 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
235 Castleberry Rd, Cumming, GA 30040
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (4 years)5K On-Site
10K On Site
Aggregated from official results for Fast Pace Race 5K/10K/1 mile. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Fast Pace Race 5K/10K/1 mile?
At the 2025 5K On-Site, the fastest tenth finished in 19:10 or better, the top quarter in 21:55, and half the field in 26:29; the last tenth came in after 39:08.
At the 2025 10K On Site, the fastest tenth finished in 45:17 or better, the top quarter in 48:45, and half the field in 57:30; the last tenth came in after 1:13:23.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 20:50 | 16:43 |
| 20-29 | n/a | 17:05 |
| 30-39 | 21:30 | 19:30 |
| 40-49 | 21:51 | 19:19 |
| 50-59 | 30:08 | 19:07 |
| 60-69 | 26:46 | 24:59 |
| 70+ | n/a | 31:58 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 16 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Fast Pace Race 5K/10K/1 mile 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 286 to 323 finishers, and the median time rose from 24:59 to 26:29.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 323 (+12%) | 26:29 | under 19:10 | 15:29 |
| 2024 | 289 (-15%) | 27:03 | under 19:45 | 15:27 |
| 2023 | 342 (+20%) | 25:52 | under 18:55 | 15:22 |
| 2022 | 286 | 24:59 | under 18:37 | 15:57 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Georgia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 21:55, against 29:30 in a typical Georgia 5K, so times here run 26 percent faster.
- 10K: Faster than most Georgia 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 48:45, against 54:39 in a typical Georgia 10K, so times here run 11 percent faster.
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.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 24 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 77°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
- 235 Castleberry Rd, Cumming, GA 30040Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,340 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025), 2024 (Oct 26, 2024), 2023 (Oct 28, 2023), 2022 (Oct 29, 2022), 2021 (Oct 30, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Fast Pace Race 5K/10K/1 mile?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $32 on Oct 6, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 23, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Georgia?
- At $30, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 10K in Georgia, which costs $42 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.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 323 runners finished the 5K On-Site; the median finish was 26:29 and the winner ran 15:29.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 21:55, against 29:30 in a typical Georgia 5K, so times here run 26 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 235 Castleberry Rd, Cumming, GA 30040.
From the organizers
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