Blazer 5K
- Date Sat 16th August 2025
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Valdosta, Georgia
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the Blazer 5K on Saturday, August 16, 2025! This exciting event takes place in Valdosta, Lowndes, starting bright and early at 7:30 AM. Runners will tackle a USATF certified 5K course that showcases the beautiful streets of Valdosta, making it a perfect opportunity to challenge yourself while enjoying the local scenery.
The race kicks off near the corner of Azalea Drive and College Street at the VECA School, and features a well-marked loop course that takes you through a series of scenic turns. Participants can compete for awards in various categories, including overall and masters divisions, as well as age group awards for competitors aged 11 and under all the way up to 70 and over. With a registration fee starting at just $20 and exciting giveaways like drawstring shoe carry bags for all registrants, the Blazer 5K is not to be missed! Don’t forget to bring your family, as special family discounts are available before race day. Join us for a morning of community spirit, athleticism, and the chance to meet the VSU Cross Country team!
The race kicks off near the corner of Azalea Drive and College Street at the VECA School, and features a well-marked loop course that takes you through a series of scenic turns. Participants can compete for awards in various categories, including overall and masters divisions, as well as age group awards for competitors aged 11 and under all the way up to 70 and over. With a registration fee starting at just $20 and exciting giveaways like drawstring shoe carry bags for all registrants, the Blazer 5K is not to be missed! Don’t forget to bring your family, as special family discounts are available before race day. Join us for a morning of community spirit, athleticism, and the chance to meet the VSU Cross Country team!
Organiser's Description
BLAZER 5K
SATURDAY AUGUST 16, 2025 5K STARTS @ 7:30AM
USATF CERTIFIED COURSE GA18010WC
FUNDRAISER FOR THE VSU XC TEAMS
MEET THE VSU CROSS COUNTRY TEAM MEMBERS!
START/FINISH LOCATION: VECA - 1605 AZALEA DRIVE VALDOSTA, GA 31602
5K COURSE: THIS VALDOSTA COURSE STARTS NEAR CORNER OF AZALEA DRIVE AND COLLEGE STREET AT THE VECA SCHOOL. TRAVELS AZALEA DRIVE TO A LEFT TURN ON CRANFORD AVE, RIGHT TURN ON WHITE OAK DRIVE, RIGHT TURN ON AZALEA CIRCLE, LEFT TURN ON AZALEA DRIVE, RIGHT TURN ON GORNTO ROAD, RIGHT TURN ON GEORGIA AVE, LEFT ON CLYDE AVE, RIGHT ON NEW BERN STREET, RIGHT ON PARK, LEFT ON DELVID STREET, RIGHT ON CRANFORD, RIGHT ON GEORGIA AVE, LEFT ON CARY STREET AND LEFT ON AZALEA DRIVE, FINISHING AT THE VECA SCHOOL. ONE LOOP COURSE.
5K AWARDS: OVERALL MALE & FEMALE / MASTERS MALE & FEMALE. TOP 2 PLACE WINNERS IN EACH OF 9 AGE DIVISIONS: 11 & UNDER, 12 TO 14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & OVER.
DRAWSTRING SHOE CARRY BAG TO ALL REGISTRANTS - WILL NOT BE MAILED, MUST BE PICKED UP RACE MORNING.
ENTRY FEE FOR 5K EVENT:
$20.00 THROUGH 08/08/2025 - $25.00 08/15/2025 THROUGH 2:59PM ON 08/15/2025 - $30.00 ON 08/16/2025 RACE DAY ENTRY FEE FOR EVERYONE CASH OR CHECK. THERE IS A FAMILY DISCOUNT THROUGH AUGUST 8 OF $60.00 BY 11:59PM [FAMILIES OF 4 WITH PARENT(S)/CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18], $75 IF RECEIVED BETWEEN 08/09 AND 08/15 BY 2:59PM. NO FAMILY DISCOUNT OFFERED ON RACE DAY, 08/16/2025. RACE DAY REGISTRATION OPENS AT 6:30AM AT RACE SITE.
RACE COURSE CLOSES AT 8:30AM - ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE FINISHED WITHIN 1 HOUR, BY 8:30AM.
PLEASE BRING EXACT CHANGE NO REFUNDS, NO SWAPPING. CASH OR CHECKS MADE PAYABLE TO
TODD SMOOT - A COURSE/LINE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: CALL TODD SMOOT AT A COURSE/LINE229-630-1455 - LEAVE MESSAGE
SATURDAY AUGUST 16, 2025 5K STARTS @ 7:30AM
USATF CERTIFIED COURSE GA18010WC
FUNDRAISER FOR THE VSU XC TEAMS
MEET THE VSU CROSS COUNTRY TEAM MEMBERS!
START/FINISH LOCATION: VECA - 1605 AZALEA DRIVE VALDOSTA, GA 31602
5K COURSE: THIS VALDOSTA COURSE STARTS NEAR CORNER OF AZALEA DRIVE AND COLLEGE STREET AT THE VECA SCHOOL. TRAVELS AZALEA DRIVE TO A LEFT TURN ON CRANFORD AVE, RIGHT TURN ON WHITE OAK DRIVE, RIGHT TURN ON AZALEA CIRCLE, LEFT TURN ON AZALEA DRIVE, RIGHT TURN ON GORNTO ROAD, RIGHT TURN ON GEORGIA AVE, LEFT ON CLYDE AVE, RIGHT ON NEW BERN STREET, RIGHT ON PARK, LEFT ON DELVID STREET, RIGHT ON CRANFORD, RIGHT ON GEORGIA AVE, LEFT ON CARY STREET AND LEFT ON AZALEA DRIVE, FINISHING AT THE VECA SCHOOL. ONE LOOP COURSE.
5K AWARDS: OVERALL MALE & FEMALE / MASTERS MALE & FEMALE. TOP 2 PLACE WINNERS IN EACH OF 9 AGE DIVISIONS: 11 & UNDER, 12 TO 14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & OVER.
DRAWSTRING SHOE CARRY BAG TO ALL REGISTRANTS - WILL NOT BE MAILED, MUST BE PICKED UP RACE MORNING.
ENTRY FEE FOR 5K EVENT:
$20.00 THROUGH 08/08/2025 - $25.00 08/15/2025 THROUGH 2:59PM ON 08/15/2025 - $30.00 ON 08/16/2025 RACE DAY ENTRY FEE FOR EVERYONE CASH OR CHECK. THERE IS A FAMILY DISCOUNT THROUGH AUGUST 8 OF $60.00 BY 11:59PM [FAMILIES OF 4 WITH PARENT(S)/CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18], $75 IF RECEIVED BETWEEN 08/09 AND 08/15 BY 2:59PM. NO FAMILY DISCOUNT OFFERED ON RACE DAY, 08/16/2025. RACE DAY REGISTRATION OPENS AT 6:30AM AT RACE SITE.
RACE COURSE CLOSES AT 8:30AM - ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE FINISHED WITHIN 1 HOUR, BY 8:30AM.
PLEASE BRING EXACT CHANGE NO REFUNDS, NO SWAPPING. CASH OR CHECKS MADE PAYABLE TO
TODD SMOOT - A COURSE/LINE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: CALL TODD SMOOT AT A COURSE/LINE229-630-1455 - LEAVE MESSAGE
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