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At the Amphitheatre in Downtown Buford, Buford, GA 30518
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results (Runners Fit Race Works) for RUN the RAILS in BUFORD. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 21:29 or better, the top quarter in 24:14, and half the field in 29:36; the last tenth came in after 45:36.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 43:05 or better, the top quarter in 48:35, and half the field in 56:20; the last tenth came in after 1:13:51.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 20:07 | 18:39 |
| 20-29 | 25:07 | 19:38 |
| 30-39 | 28:54 | 23:03 |
| 40-49 | 26:32 | 20:05 |
| 50-59 | 26:44 | 22:08 |
| 60-69 | 33:18 | 28:05 |
| 70+ | n/a | 38:17 |
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.
Faster than most Georgia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 24:14, against 29:30 in a typical Georgia 5K, so times here run 18 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.
What the organizers of RUN the RAILS in BUFORD cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Available at Big Peach Running Co. - Braselton, 7419 Spout Springs Rd. #103 Flowery Branch, GA 30542 on. Thursday, May 14th from 12pm-6pm. Friday, May 15th from 10am-3pm. and at Buford High School, 2455 Buford Hwy NE, Buford, GA 30518 on…
Course
5K Course Map - 10K Course Map.
Parking and travel
If you would like to leave as soon as you complete the course, do not park along the course route! This is for the safety of all! FREE parking is available in the parking garage on Moreno Street! If you are running as a group, please…
Awards
10K & 5K awards to 1st Overall M/F & Masters M/F. Awards to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd M/F in each age group category: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over.
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Get ready to lace up, hit the pavement, and run like the wind at the Run the Rails in Buford! Whether you’re a speed demon or just here for the good vibes, we’ve got a spot for you on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Mark your calendar, because this is one race you won’t want to miss!
Join us for the 37th Annual Historic Buford RUN the RAILS 10K and 5K Road Race supporting the Buford Athletic Club.
*RUN THE RAILS IS AN AJC PEACHTREE ROAD RACE QUALIFIER
T-shirts are guaranteed for all pre-registered participants and will be given to registrants on race day while supplies last.