Big Red Apple 5K & 1 Mile
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Cornelia, Georgia
- Price $23.25 - $38.75
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Big Red Apple 5K & 1 Mile on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in beautiful Cornelia, Georgia! This lively race begins and ends at the iconic Big Red Apple monument, winding through the scenic Cornelia City Park. Runners of all ages will enjoy a fun-filled day, with the 5K distance providing a great challenge for seasoned athletes and the 1 Mile event perfect for families and beginners. Each participant will receive a stylish t-shirt, a finisher medal, and official race timing, with awards for the overall male and female winners along with age group category champions.
Be sure to register by September 12th to guarantee your race shirt, although additional shirts will be available on race day while supplies last. Packet pick-up starts bright and early at 7:45 AM, ensuring you're ready to hit the ground running. Plus, after the race, participants are encouraged to explore the vibrant Big Red Apple Festival in downtown Cornelia, making for a fantastic day of community, fun, and celebration. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to support children's and youth ministries while enjoying a memorable day of fitness and festivities!
Be sure to register by September 12th to guarantee your race shirt, although additional shirts will be available on race day while supplies last. Packet pick-up starts bright and early at 7:45 AM, ensuring you're ready to hit the ground running. Plus, after the race, participants are encouraged to explore the vibrant Big Red Apple Festival in downtown Cornelia, making for a fantastic day of community, fun, and celebration. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to support children's and youth ministries while enjoying a memorable day of fitness and festivities!
Organiser's Description
The Big Red Apple 5K, presented by First Baptist Church of Cornelia [https://www.fbccornelia.org/], begins and ends at the Big Red Apple monument and the course goes through the Cornelia City Park. Participants will receive a t-shirt, finisher medal, and official race timing. Awards will be presented to the overall male and female winner, as well as age group category winners.
*You must be registered by Sept. 12th to be guaranteed a shirt. All those registering through race day will receive shirts while supplies last.
Packet pick-up will begin at 7:45AM on race morning.
Proceeds will benefit the children & youth ministries at First Baptist Cornelia. If you or your business is interested in sponsoring this event, please visit our sponsor page here [https://forms.gle/Qe7p6yeCitLgwnPb8]. We appreciate your support!
PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CHECK OUT THE BIG RED APPLE FESTIVAL IN DOWNTOWN CORNELIA AFTER THE RACE!
*You must be registered by Sept. 12th to be guaranteed a shirt. All those registering through race day will receive shirts while supplies last.
Packet pick-up will begin at 7:45AM on race morning.
Proceeds will benefit the children & youth ministries at First Baptist Cornelia. If you or your business is interested in sponsoring this event, please visit our sponsor page here [https://forms.gle/Qe7p6yeCitLgwnPb8]. We appreciate your support!
PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CHECK OUT THE BIG RED APPLE FESTIVAL IN DOWNTOWN CORNELIA AFTER THE RACE!
Races
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Big Red Apple 5K
Incl. $3.75 Fee & T-Shirt & Finisher Medal
Sat 26th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.75
The 5K route begins and ends at The Big Red Apple monument in Downtown Cornelia, GA. The course goes through the Cornelia City Park. -
1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $3.25 Fee
Sat 26th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$23.25
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