Red S.H.O.E 5K Walk/Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Athens, Georgia
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $40 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red S.H.O.E 5K | 5K | Oct 24, 20269:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Virtual Red S.H.O.E 5KVirtual | 5K | Oct 24, 20269:00 AM | $30$35 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
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 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Sep 30, then $40 until Oct 24.
Online registration closes Oct 24, 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 Athens runs 34:32, about 11:07 a mile, based on 30 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:09 and men in 30:23.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:45 AM, and the Red S.H.O.E 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 770 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
400 Bob Holman Road, Athens, GA 30607
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 24 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°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
- 400 Bob Holman Road, Athens, GA 30607Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 770 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Red S.H.O.E 5K Walk/Run?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 24, 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?
- 400 Bob Holman Road, Athens, GA 30607.
From the organizers
The Red S.H.O.E. (Self-Care, Healthy Options & Exercise) 5K Walk/Run is proudly sponsored by the Athens Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, an organization of college-educated women committed to empowering communities through public service, scholarships, and social action.