Big Red Apple 5K & Fun Run
- Date Sat 19th 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 exhilarating Big Red Apple 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in the charming town of Cornelia, Habersham! This vibrant event kicks off at the First Baptist Church of Cornelia and features a scenic 5K course that winds through the beautiful Cornelia City Park. For those looking for a shorter distance, the One Mile Fun Run consists of four fun laps around the church property, making it perfect for families and runners of all ages.
Participants will enjoy a festive atmosphere with a warm-up session led by Jazzercise and the delightful aroma of freshly brewed coffee from BSG Coffee to fuel your race day. Everyone will receive a t-shirt, a finisher medal, and official race timing, with awards for the top male and female finishers, as well as age group category winners. Don’t miss out on the chance to support the children and youth ministries at First Baptist Cornelia, as proceeds from this event go towards these important programs. Be sure to register by September 6th to guarantee your shirt, and stick around after the race to enjoy the Big Red Apple Festival in downtown Cornelia!
Participants will enjoy a festive atmosphere with a warm-up session led by Jazzercise and the delightful aroma of freshly brewed coffee from BSG Coffee to fuel your race day. Everyone will receive a t-shirt, a finisher medal, and official race timing, with awards for the top male and female finishers, as well as age group category winners. Don’t miss out on the chance to support the children and youth ministries at First Baptist Cornelia, as proceeds from this event go towards these important programs. Be sure to register by September 6th to guarantee your shirt, and stick around after the race to enjoy the Big Red Apple Festival in downtown Cornelia!
Organiser's Description
The Big Red Apple 5K, presented by First Baptist Church of Cornelia [https://www.fbccornelia.org/], begins and ends at the church and the course goes through the Cornelia City Park. The One Mile Fun Run is 4 laps around the church property. 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. 6th 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.
Jazzercise [https://www.jazzercise.com/studio/ga/northeast-georgia-jazzercise] will lead a warm-up before the race and BSG Coffee [https://bsgcoffee.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorro9tZWPVzPI5JgcwrBcqO6TpEx8m8ylPlDVqUvnHjHyWGi0Bn] will be on site with coffee to energize you for the race or for a nice treat afterwards.
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. 6th 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.
Jazzercise [https://www.jazzercise.com/studio/ga/northeast-georgia-jazzercise] will lead a warm-up before the race and BSG Coffee [https://bsgcoffee.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorro9tZWPVzPI5JgcwrBcqO6TpEx8m8ylPlDVqUvnHjHyWGi0Bn] will be on site with coffee to energize you for the race or for a nice treat afterwards.
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 19th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.75
OPENS 30 JUNThe 5K route begins and ends at First Baptist Church of Cornelia. The course goes through the Cornelia City Park. -
1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt & Finisher Medal
Sat 19th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$23.25
OPENS 30 JUNThe one mile course is 4 laps around First Baptist Church of Cornelia.
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