2026 Vidalia Onion Run
- Date Sat 25th April 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Vidalia, Georgia
- Price $22.20 - $48.70
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join the excitement at the 2026 Vidalia Onion Run, taking place on Saturday, April 25th, 2026, in the charming town of Vidalia, Toombs! This vibrant event features a range of race distances to suit all participants, including a challenging 10K, a fun 5K run and walk, and a delightful 1-mile fun run and walk for the whole family. With race start times kicking off at 7:00 A.M. for the 10K and 7:15 A.M. for the 5K, there's plenty of time to join the fun and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
Every registered participant will receive a commemorative shirt, with early registrants ensuring their preferred size. Plus, enjoy water and electrolyte stations along the course, and celebrate your accomplishments at the awards ceremony starting at 8:30 A.M., where top finishers in various age divisions will be recognized. Whether you're a seasoned runner aiming to break records or a family looking for a fun day out, the Vidalia Onion Run promises a memorable experience filled with community spirit and healthy competition! Don't miss out on this fantastic event; register early to secure your spot!
Every registered participant will receive a commemorative shirt, with early registrants ensuring their preferred size. Plus, enjoy water and electrolyte stations along the course, and celebrate your accomplishments at the awards ceremony starting at 8:30 A.M., where top finishers in various age divisions will be recognized. Whether you're a seasoned runner aiming to break records or a family looking for a fun day out, the Vidalia Onion Run promises a memorable experience filled with community spirit and healthy competition! Don't miss out on this fantastic event; register early to secure your spot!
Organiser's Description
RACE DAY: APRIL 25TH, 2026
Please note - any registrations after April 3rd are not guaranteed the chosen shirt size during registration. Shirts will be given on a first come, first serve basis for registrations after April 3rd.
Online registration closes for all runs on April 22nd at 11:59 pm. 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
7:15 A.M. 5K RUN AND WALK
8:00 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
Each registration will receive a commemorative 2026 Vidalia Onion Run shirt. Shirts may vary from race to race. Any registration after April 3rd is not guaranteed the chosen shirt size during registration. Shirts will be given on a first come, first serve basis for registrations after April 3rd.
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 1 MILE, 5K, AND 10K RACES!
5K RECORDS
MALE - 17:18 BY JUAN LUNA IN 2024; FEMALE - 19:22 BY KRISTEN ARENDT IN 2018
PENCILRACE DAY REGISTRATION PENCIL
AVAILABLE FOR ALL RACES.
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 3rd are not guaranteed the chosen shirt size during registration. Shirts will be given on a first come, first serve basis for registrations after April 3rd.
Online registration closes for all runs on April 22nd at 11:59 pm. 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
7:15 A.M. 5K RUN AND WALK
8:00 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
Each registration will receive a commemorative 2026 Vidalia Onion Run shirt. Shirts may vary from race to race. Any registration after April 3rd is not guaranteed the chosen shirt size during registration. Shirts will be given on a first come, first serve basis for registrations after April 3rd.
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 1 MILE, 5K, AND 10K RACES!
5K RECORDS
MALE - 17:18 BY JUAN LUNA IN 2024; FEMALE - 19:22 BY KRISTEN ARENDT IN 2018
PENCILRACE DAY REGISTRATION PENCIL
AVAILABLE FOR ALL RACES.
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. $3.70 Fee & Short-Sleeved T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$48.70
Water and aid station along the course. -
Vidalia Onion Run 5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Short-Sleeved T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (7:15AM EDT)
$38.10
Water and aid station along the course. -
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Short-Sleeved T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$22.20
Finisher ribbon for age 18 and under.
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