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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Jan 1, 20278:50 AM | $27$29.50 after Dec 27, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Jan 1, 20279:00 AM | $27$29.50 after Dec 27, 2026 | – |
| Virtual Half MarathonVirtual | Half Marathon | Jan 1, 20278:50 AM | $28 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Jan 1, 20279:00 AM | $28 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Half Marathon fee goes up to $29.50 on Dec 27, 2026.
Online registration closes Jan 1, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $27, entry is about 55 percent below a typical half marathon in Georgia, which costs $60 right now.
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Cumming runs 2:03:28, about 9:25 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:20:34 and men in 1:56:26.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:42 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 8:50 AM. The start sits about 1,140 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
3645 Coal Mountain Rd, Cumming, GA 30028
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results (Five Star NTP) for New Years Day 5K & Half Marathon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 25:11 or better, the top quarter in 29:15, and half the field in 35:21; the last tenth came in after 52:36.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:38:45 or better, the top quarter in 1:46:41, and half the field in 2:03:28; the last tenth came in after 3:01:42.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 26:49 | 20:56 |
| 20-29 | 24:52 | 21:39 |
| 30-39 | 26:47 | 21:43 |
| 40-49 | 25:17 | 24:57 |
| 50-59 | 26:21 | 23:49 |
| 60-69 | 29:11 | 25:20 |
| 70+ | n/a | 32:53 |
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 2026.
Up 198 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 196 to 458 finishers, and the median time rose from 33:11 to 35:21.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 458 (+31%) | 35:21 | under 25:11 | 18:14 |
| 2025 | 349 (+22%) | 36:27 | under 24:57 | 17:08 |
| 2024 | 287 (+30%) | 34:30 | under 23:20 | 16:49 |
| 2023 | 220 (+12%) | 33:51 | under 23:47 | 16:50 |
| 2022 | 196 | 33:11 | under 24:17 | 17:29 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
About average for Georgia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:15, 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 January 1 the day usually runs from 38°F at dawn to 55°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 26°F and hot years reach 69°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 6 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of New Years Day 5K & Half Marathon cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
December 19. Last day to register to guarantee your shirt size. December 31. Early Race # and Swag Pick-up. 4:00 - 6:00 pm. North Forsyth Middle School - Bus Parking Lot (Race Site). January 1. Race Day 8:00 am Race Day Registration &…
Schedule and packet pickup
We always do packet pickup on race morning starting one hour prior to the start of the race. If we have an early pickup available, it will be added here.
Course
The course is pretty flat and pretty fast! What else?? It's a Certified Course! We'll be chip timing the start & finish. We'll have awards in the following categories: Top 3 Overall M/F. Top 3 Masters M/F. Top Grand Master M/F. Top Senior…
Rules and FAQ
Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike. conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event…
The cause
The 2027 Charity Partner for New Year's Day 5K & Half Marathon is Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer. Their mission is to engage with Georgia’s breast cancer community to increase access to care and reduce disparities in cancer outcomes.
The cause
Can't make it out to the event site on race day? Missed the event cap, but still want to participate or support the cause, and have a shot at an award? Or, maybe you saw the shirt and said: "Sweet.I want one!" Then, the virtual race is for…
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It's never too early to start thinking ahead!
We're starting 2027 the only way we know how, with a race! After you ring in the New Year, take a nap then come out, and join us and RUN (or walk) into the New Year! We're putting on the New Year's Day 5K and New Year's Day Half Marathon.
We thought it would be appropriate to kiss 2026 goodbye, and are offering the New Year's Day 5K or New Year's Day Half Marathon for just $27! We'll have the same great course, music and an awesome Finisher Medal! We'll have shirts as an additional purchase for $25.