2026 Vidalia Onion Run
- Date Sat 25th April 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Vidalia, Georgia
- Price $22.20 - $59.30
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of racing at the 2026 Vidalia Onion Run on Saturday, April 25th, 2026, in the charming town of Vidalia, Toombs! This vibrant event invites runners and walkers of all ages to participate in three thrilling race distances: the 10K run and the 5K run/walk, starting at 7:00 a.m., followed by the fun-filled 1 Mile Fun Run and Walk at 8:15 a.m.
Participants can enjoy the scenic courses while competing for prizes, including awards for the top three male and female finishers in each race as well as recognition for age group categories. Don’t miss your chance to snag a commemorative event shirt—register by April 12th to ensure your preferred size! With live timing, aid stations, and plenty of enthusiastic supporters, the Vidalia Onion Run promises a fantastic day filled with community spirit and healthy competition. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day out, this event is not to be missed!
Participants can enjoy the scenic courses while competing for prizes, including awards for the top three male and female finishers in each race as well as recognition for age group categories. Don’t miss your chance to snag a commemorative event shirt—register by April 12th to ensure your preferred size! With live timing, aid stations, and plenty of enthusiastic supporters, the Vidalia Onion Run promises a fantastic day filled with community spirit and healthy competition. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day out, this event is not to be missed!
Organiser's Description
RACE DAY: APRIL 25TH, 2026
PLEASE NOTE - ANY REGISTRATIONS AFTER APRIL 12TH ARE NOT GUARANTEED THE CHOSEN SHIRT SIZE DURING REGISTRATION. SHIRTS WILL BE GIVEN ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS FOR REGISTRATIONS AFTER APRIL 12TH.
ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL STAY OPEN THROUGH RACE DAY. YOU CAN REGISTER IN PERSON FOR ALL THE RUNS DURING EARLY PACKET PICK UP ON FRIDAY AND ON RACE DAY.
ALARM CLOCK RACE START TIMES ALARM CLOCK
7:00 A.M. 10K RUN, 5K RUN AND WALK
8:15 A.M. 1 MILE FUN RUN AND WALK
(PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR UP-TO-DATE START TIMES; START TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!)
RUNNER SWAG
ONLINE REGISTRATIONS ON AND BEFORE APRIL 12TH WILL RECEIVE A COMMEMORATIVE 2026 VIDALIA ONION RUN SHIRT. SHIRTS MAY VARY FROM RACE TO RACE. ANY REGISTRATION AFTER APRIL 12TH IS NOT GUARANTEED THE CHOSEN SHIRT SIZE DURING REGISTRATION. SHIRTS WILL BE GIVEN ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS FOR REGISTRATIONS AFTER APRIL 12TH.
COURSE DETAILS
ALL COURSES ARE POSTED ON OUR REGISTRATION WEBSITE AND THE VIDALIA ONION RUN FACEBOOK PAGE (SEARCH @VIDALIAONIONRUN).
THE 5K AND 10K RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE A CHIPPED BIB FOR TIMING.
THE 5K AND 10K COURSES WILL BE MARKED WITH PAINT, SIGNS, AND TRAFFIC CONES.
PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER FOR THE 5K OR 10K MAY ALSO RUN OR WALK THE 1 MILE FUN RUN AND WALK FOR NO ADDITIONAL FEE.
RESCUE WORKERS HELMET AID STATIONS RESCUE WORKERS HELMET
(5K AND 10K COURSES ONLY)
WATER/FLUID, AID STATIONS, AND PORTAJOHNS WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE 5K AND 10K COURSES.
FRUIT AND FLUIDS (WATER AND ELECTROLYTE BEVERAGES) WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE FINISH LINE AS WELL.
STOPWATCH TIMERS STOPWATCH
TIMERS WILL BE STATIONED ALONG THE 5K AND 10K COURSES.
AWARDS
THE AWARDS CEREMONY WILL BEGIN AROUND 8:30 A.M.
SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN WHO FINISH THE 1 MILE FUN RUN AND WALK WILL RECEIVE A FINISHER RIBBON.
OVERALL AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR THE TOP THREE FEMALE AND TOP 3 MALE RUNNERS IN 1 MILE FUN RUN.
OVERALL AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR THE TOP THREE FEMALE AND MALE RUNNERS IN THE 5K AND 10K.
AWARDS FOR TOP THREE FEMALE AND MALE RUNNERS IN ALL AGE DIVISIONS IN THE 5K AND 10K.
AGE GROUPS: 10 & UNDER, 11-14, 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 AND OVER.
COURSE RECORDS
CASH PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN AWAY FOR BREAKING RECORDS IN THE 5K AND 10K RACES!
10K RECORDS - $250 CASH PRIZE
MALE - 29:25 BY MALCOM CAMPBELL IN 1997
FEMALE - 34:21 BY JANET CHEROBON IN 2007
5K RECORDS - $100 CASH PRIZE
MALE - 17:18 BY JUAN LUNA IN 2024
FEMALE - 19:22 BY KRISTEN ARENDT IN 2018
PENCILRACE DAY REGISTRATION PENCIL
AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR THE 5K AND 10K RACES UNTIL 6:45 A.M. AND THE 1 MILE FUN RUN UNTIL 8:00 A.M.
PETS & ANIMALS
WHILE WE LOVE OUR FURRY RUNNERS AS MUCH AS YOU, WE ASK THAT THEY STAY HOME ON RACE DAY. NO PETS, EVEN ON A LEASH, WILL BE ALLOWED WHILE RUNNING THE COURSE OR IN THE FINISH LINE AREA, EXCEPT FOR SERVICE ANIMALS ON A LEASH.
PLEASE NOTE - ANY REGISTRATIONS AFTER APRIL 12TH ARE NOT GUARANTEED THE CHOSEN SHIRT SIZE DURING REGISTRATION. SHIRTS WILL BE GIVEN ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS FOR REGISTRATIONS AFTER APRIL 12TH.
ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL STAY OPEN THROUGH RACE DAY. YOU CAN REGISTER IN PERSON FOR ALL THE RUNS DURING EARLY PACKET PICK UP ON FRIDAY AND ON RACE DAY.
ALARM CLOCK RACE START TIMES ALARM CLOCK
7:00 A.M. 10K RUN, 5K RUN AND WALK
8:15 A.M. 1 MILE FUN RUN AND WALK
(PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR UP-TO-DATE START TIMES; START TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!)
RUNNER SWAG
ONLINE REGISTRATIONS ON AND BEFORE APRIL 12TH WILL RECEIVE A COMMEMORATIVE 2026 VIDALIA ONION RUN SHIRT. SHIRTS MAY VARY FROM RACE TO RACE. ANY REGISTRATION AFTER APRIL 12TH IS NOT GUARANTEED THE CHOSEN SHIRT SIZE DURING REGISTRATION. SHIRTS WILL BE GIVEN ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS FOR REGISTRATIONS AFTER APRIL 12TH.
COURSE DETAILS
ALL COURSES ARE POSTED ON OUR REGISTRATION WEBSITE AND THE VIDALIA ONION RUN FACEBOOK PAGE (SEARCH @VIDALIAONIONRUN).
THE 5K AND 10K RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE A CHIPPED BIB FOR TIMING.
THE 5K AND 10K COURSES WILL BE MARKED WITH PAINT, SIGNS, AND TRAFFIC CONES.
PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER FOR THE 5K OR 10K MAY ALSO RUN OR WALK THE 1 MILE FUN RUN AND WALK FOR NO ADDITIONAL FEE.
RESCUE WORKERS HELMET AID STATIONS RESCUE WORKERS HELMET
(5K AND 10K COURSES ONLY)
WATER/FLUID, AID STATIONS, AND PORTAJOHNS WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE 5K AND 10K COURSES.
FRUIT AND FLUIDS (WATER AND ELECTROLYTE BEVERAGES) WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE FINISH LINE AS WELL.
STOPWATCH TIMERS STOPWATCH
TIMERS WILL BE STATIONED ALONG THE 5K AND 10K COURSES.
AWARDS
THE AWARDS CEREMONY WILL BEGIN AROUND 8:30 A.M.
SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN WHO FINISH THE 1 MILE FUN RUN AND WALK WILL RECEIVE A FINISHER RIBBON.
OVERALL AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR THE TOP THREE FEMALE AND TOP 3 MALE RUNNERS IN 1 MILE FUN RUN.
OVERALL AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR THE TOP THREE FEMALE AND MALE RUNNERS IN THE 5K AND 10K.
AWARDS FOR TOP THREE FEMALE AND MALE RUNNERS IN ALL AGE DIVISIONS IN THE 5K AND 10K.
AGE GROUPS: 10 & UNDER, 11-14, 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 AND OVER.
COURSE RECORDS
CASH PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN AWAY FOR BREAKING RECORDS IN THE 5K AND 10K RACES!
10K RECORDS - $250 CASH PRIZE
MALE - 29:25 BY MALCOM CAMPBELL IN 1997
FEMALE - 34:21 BY JANET CHEROBON IN 2007
5K RECORDS - $100 CASH PRIZE
MALE - 17:18 BY JUAN LUNA IN 2024
FEMALE - 19:22 BY KRISTEN ARENDT IN 2018
PENCILRACE DAY REGISTRATION PENCIL
AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR THE 5K AND 10K RACES UNTIL 6:45 A.M. AND THE 1 MILE FUN RUN UNTIL 8:00 A.M.
PETS & ANIMALS
WHILE WE LOVE OUR FURRY RUNNERS AS MUCH AS YOU, WE ASK THAT THEY STAY HOME ON RACE DAY. NO PETS, EVEN ON A LEASH, WILL BE ALLOWED WHILE RUNNING THE COURSE OR IN THE FINISH LINE AREA, EXCEPT FOR SERVICE ANIMALS ON A LEASH.
Races
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Vidalia Onion Run 10k
Incl. $4.30 Fee
Sat 25th April 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$59.30
CLOSEDWater and aid station along the course. -
Vidalia Onion Run 5k
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sat 25th April 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$48.70
CLOSEDWater and aid station along the course. -
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 25th April 2026 (8:15AM EDT)
$22.20
CLOSEDFinisher ribbon for age 18 and under.
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