Born to be Wild
- Date Sat 31st January 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Newnan, Georgia
- Price $22.20 - $54.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km, 10km
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Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun and fitness at the Born to Be Wild event on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in beautiful Newnan, Coweta! This exciting race, hosted at the McGuffey Nature Center within the Coweta County Fairgrounds, features a 5K and 10K distance, along with a delightful Fun Run for the little ones. Runners of all abilities are invited to lace up their sneakers and join Flint the River Otter in this family-friendly celebration. The hybrid course, consisting of 75% road and 25% trail, promises a thrilling experience as participants traverse scenic pathways while supporting vital conservation efforts in the community.
Not only will you have the chance to compete for awards in various age categories, but you can also dress up as your favorite SCT mascot and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow participants. Each registered child will receive either a Flint the Otter plushie or a stylish event T-shirt, making this a memorable day for families. Don’t miss the opportunity to make a difference while having a blast—mark your calendars for this wild adventure and be part of something extraordinary!
Not only will you have the chance to compete for awards in various age categories, but you can also dress up as your favorite SCT mascot and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow participants. Each registered child will receive either a Flint the Otter plushie or a stylish event T-shirt, making this a memorable day for families. Don’t miss the opportunity to make a difference while having a blast—mark your calendars for this wild adventure and be part of something extraordinary!
Organiser's Description
Get ready to run wild with Flint the River Otter!
The Born to Be Wild 5K/10K/Fun Run is coming to McGuffey Nature Center at the Coweta County Fairgrounds on January 31, 2026. Lace up and join Sole Roots Racing, Coweta County, and the Southern Conservation Trust for a race thats more than just milesits making a difference. Every step you take helps us reach our fundraising goal to support conservation advocacy efforts, conserving land and protecting wildlife in our community. Join us for this family-friendly event! Dress up as your favorite SCT mascot, and each registered child can choose either a Flint the otter plushie or an event T-shirt.
Whether youre chasing a new PR or enjoying the Fun Run with family, youll be part of a wild day that supports natureand you might even catch our playful mascot, Flint, cheering you on at the finish line!
The 5K and 10K course are hybrid 75% road and 25% trail pathway. The trail is suitable for all abilities but strollers will need to be running strollers if used. The 10K route is two laps of the 5K course.
*Participants must register by 01/23/2026 to be guaranteed a t-shirt.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
January 31, 2026
7:30am Parking opens
8:00am Packet pickup begins
8:30am 1 mile fun run
8:45am Packet pickup ends, starting line-up & announcements
9:00am 10K starts at 9 am and 10 minutes later the 5K race begins
11:00am Awards Ceremony (time approximate)
AWARDS
Awards for overall M/F finishers
1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers in the following age groups: 10 & under; 11-19; 20-29; 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+, Masters 40+
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS
Learn more about our amazing sponsors and all they do to help us elevate nature. If youre interested in becoming a sponsor, click below, or email [email protected]
COURSE MAP BELOW
The Born to Be Wild 5K/10K/Fun Run is coming to McGuffey Nature Center at the Coweta County Fairgrounds on January 31, 2026. Lace up and join Sole Roots Racing, Coweta County, and the Southern Conservation Trust for a race thats more than just milesits making a difference. Every step you take helps us reach our fundraising goal to support conservation advocacy efforts, conserving land and protecting wildlife in our community. Join us for this family-friendly event! Dress up as your favorite SCT mascot, and each registered child can choose either a Flint the otter plushie or an event T-shirt.
Whether youre chasing a new PR or enjoying the Fun Run with family, youll be part of a wild day that supports natureand you might even catch our playful mascot, Flint, cheering you on at the finish line!
The 5K and 10K course are hybrid 75% road and 25% trail pathway. The trail is suitable for all abilities but strollers will need to be running strollers if used. The 10K route is two laps of the 5K course.
*Participants must register by 01/23/2026 to be guaranteed a t-shirt.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
January 31, 2026
7:30am Parking opens
8:00am Packet pickup begins
8:30am 1 mile fun run
8:45am Packet pickup ends, starting line-up & announcements
9:00am 10K starts at 9 am and 10 minutes later the 5K race begins
11:00am Awards Ceremony (time approximate)
AWARDS
Awards for overall M/F finishers
1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers in the following age groups: 10 & under; 11-19; 20-29; 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+, Masters 40+
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS
Learn more about our amazing sponsors and all they do to help us elevate nature. If youre interested in becoming a sponsor, click below, or email [email protected]
COURSE MAP BELOW
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275 Pine Road, Newnan, 30263, GA, United States
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