- When is New Years Day 5K & Half Marathon?
- Friday, January 1, 2027, starting at 8:50 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $27 before processing fees, and rises to $29.50 on Dec 27, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jan 1, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Georgia?
- At $27, entry is about 55 percent below a typical half marathon in Georgia, which costs $60 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?
- 5K, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 458 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 35:21 and the winner ran 18:14.
- Is it a fast course?
- 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.
- Where does it start?
- 3645 Coal Mountain Rd, Cumming, GA 30028.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.