Cedartown Wheelchair Athlete Training Camp & Wheelchair 5K
- Date Sun 28th June 2026 - Fri 3rd July 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Cedartown, Georgia
- Price $32.80 - $43.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring week of athleticism and camaraderie at the 23rd Annual Cedartown Wheelchair Athlete Training Camp and Wheelchair 5K! Set in the charming town of Cedartown, Polk, this exciting event takes place from June 28 to July 3, 2026. The highlight of the week, the Cedartown 5K race, kicks off on July 2 at 7:00 PM at Peeks Park, offering participants a thrilling chance to compete on a fast and technical course known for delivering some of the quickest 5K times in the world.
This event is not just about racing; it's a fantastic opportunity for athletes from around the globe to train, connect, and grow. With a mix of competitive races across various divisions, including open, masters, and junior categories, there's something for everyone! Participants will also benefit from informative sessions on race etiquette and strategies, making this camp a must-attend for both seasoned racers and newcomers alike. Join us for an unforgettable week of empowerment, friendship, and achievements in the beautiful surroundings of Cedartown!
This event is not just about racing; it's a fantastic opportunity for athletes from around the globe to train, connect, and grow. With a mix of competitive races across various divisions, including open, masters, and junior categories, there's something for everyone! Participants will also benefit from informative sessions on race etiquette and strategies, making this camp a must-attend for both seasoned racers and newcomers alike. Join us for an unforgettable week of empowerment, friendship, and achievements in the beautiful surroundings of Cedartown!
Organiser's Description
2026 C5K & CAMP
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_ CAMP DATES:_ _JUNE 28 - JULY 3
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_ CEDARTOWN WHEELCHAIR 5K RACE:_ _JULY 2, 2026 AT 7:00 PM
Welcome to the official Cedartown Wheelchair Athlete Training Camp and C5K race registration site. This year, we are thrilled to host the _23RD ANNUAL_ C5K, and we are excited to welcome athletes from around the world to Cedartown. Our partnership with the _Shepherd Center_ and _Atlanta Track Club_ _PEACHTREE 10K_ is a true honor. We stand united to support the sport of wheelchair racing in Georgia not only for our local communities but also for athletes from around the world.
EVENT CALENDAR:
ARRIVAL DATE: Sunday, June 28th
TRACK EVENT: Tuesday, June 30th
C5K RACE DATE: Thursday, July 2nd at 7:00 pm
C5K Race Location: 607 N College Street, Cedartown, GA 30125 (_Peeks Park_)
DEPARTURE DATE: Friday, July 3rd
ACCOMODATIONS:
The 2026 host hotel will be the Days Inn Cedartown, the same accommodation we used in 2025. The newly renovated Days Inn is conveniently located only a few hundred yards from the C5k racecourse and training runs. There are several restaurants, a grocery store and a bank walking distance from the Days Inn Hotel.
HOTEL ADDRESS: Days Inn, 100 E. John Hand Rd., Cedartown, Georgia 30125
BOOK YOUR OWN ACCOMMODATION:
- You must book your own room by emailing or calling the hotel.
- The cost _per person_ for each one sharing a double room, is approximately $40/night. The TOTAL for a room per night is approximately $80 (including taxes).
- To save money book your room with a friend plan with a friend prior to booking your room and specify your plans in the booking.
- If you wish to book a private room, the rate is approximately $80/night.
BOOK YOUR ROOM _BY EMAIL_: DAYSINNCEDARTOWN@YAHOO.COM [GROUP RATE CODE: wheelchair race]
BOOK YOUR ROOM _BY __PHONE_ +1-770-7483746, speak to Kendra or Bob. Code: wheelchair race
TRANSPORTATION:
Email Chris Holcomb at cedartown5Ktransportation@gmail.com to communicate your arrival times and follow his instructions for pick up logistics at the Atlanta airport. Please book your flight to arrive and depart during decent times in the day time hours. If you arrive late at night or very early morning hours you may have to wait on our transport or we will provide a contact number for you to arrange your own transport. Keep in mind that Cedartown is 75miles from the airport/ 1.5 h drive.
REGISTRATION FOR THE CEDARTOWN 5K RACE AND CAMP:
$40 REGISRATION FEE*
* Registration fee INCLUDES the same for athletes, coaches, family and friends:
- Your race registration for the Cedartown5k race. (athletes)
- Transport from Atlanta airport to host hotel in Cedartown (see dates below)
- Transport to Peachtree 10K host hotel in Atlanta (morning of July 3rd)
- Most meals
- Track meet at Darlington School informal fun evening meet (pending enough interest)
- Race T-shirt
- Premium gift ( _athletes_)
- RACE TALK Session discussions on race etiquette, strategy and race calendar
- Automatic registration for the Triple Crown Series prize purse [_Must have registered separately in a minimum of three (3) events]_
PLEASE NOTE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN CAMP REGISTRATION -- YOU MUST BOOK YOUR OWN HOTEL ROOM.
Q. Wish to make a DONATION?? Click HERE => YES, I would like to make a DONATION! [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M65IKVTRrbRkquYh1HVYgeuoLwKV_u4F/view]
C5K RACE INFORMATION: (A.K.A "_CEDARTOWN 5K_")
The 5K race course will remain the same as in previous years - the C5K delivers the fastest 5K times in the world. The course is technical with some climbs and downhills on smooth roads.
DIVISIONS:
* OPEN MEN
* OPEN WOMEN
* MASTERS' MEN - (_AGES 40-49_)
* MASTERS' WOMEN - (_AGES 40 & OVER_)
* GRANDMASTERS' MEN - (_AGES 50 & OVER_)
* T52 QUAD MEN
* JUNIOR BOYS
* JUNIOR GIRLS
TWO START TIMES:
RACE 1 -- OPEN MEN; MASTERS MEN; AND GRANDMASTERS MEN
RACE 2 -- OPEN WOMEN; T52 QUAD DIVISION MEN; WOMENS MASTERS
PRIZE MONEY $$$ and a CUSTOM TROPHY are awarded to the top 3 in all divisions, additional divisions may be added as long as a minimum of 3 competitors race in your division.
TRACK MEET ON DARLINGTON CAMPUS:
For those of you who did the track meet last year in 2024 & 2025, you will remember it was FUN AND FAST!! The track meet will be informal and based on a rolling start timetable, starting later in the evening June 30th. Please pick your top three (3) preferred events in the registration process. We will select events depending on the popularity and hope to run a '_Last Man Out_' fun race at the close of the evening.
ATHLETE MENTOR CLINIC: *Presented by _KRIGE SCHABORT & MIGUEL VERGARA_
This session will talk about race etiquette, tactical strategies to be confident and race savvy at all distances. Group discussion to compile a race calendar for all, bring contact information you have of events so we can build a comprehensive race calendar for all. This is a great opportunity not only for young athletes and newcomers but also for seasoned athletes as well. Leave the session with knowledge learning from other athletes and our clinic hosts!!
TRIPLE CROWN SERIES
The _2026 ROLLING THUNDER TRIPLE CROWN SERIES (TCS)_ will consist of four (4) events; athletes must race in three of the four events to qualify for points. If you compete in all four events your top three scores will count towards the final standings. More information: https://able-sport.com/triple-crown-series/
GRANDMAS MARATHON June 20th [Raceroster.com [http://Raceroster.com]]
CEDARTOWN 5K July 2nd
PEACHTREE 10K July 4th https://www.shepherd.org/programs/services/sports-recreation/peachtree-road-race
BOILERMAKER 15K July 12th [RunSignUp.com [http://RunSignUp.com]]
GENERAL INFORMATION _Caron Schabort_: cedartown5k@gmail.com
REGISTRATION - _Krige Schabort_: schabort@comcast.net
ACCOMMODATIONS AND ROOM ASSIGNMENTS _Chris Holcomb_: cedartown5Ktransportation@gmail.com [/Cedartown%205K%20Transportation]
TRANSPORTATION Chris Holcomb: cedartown5Ktransportation@gmail.com
UPON ARRIVAL AT THE AIRPORT, _CALL_ _SAMANTHA GRIFFIN_: 770-3249163 sre2133@aol.com
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_ CAMP DATES:_ _JUNE 28 - JULY 3
_
_ CEDARTOWN WHEELCHAIR 5K RACE:_ _JULY 2, 2026 AT 7:00 PM
Welcome to the official Cedartown Wheelchair Athlete Training Camp and C5K race registration site. This year, we are thrilled to host the _23RD ANNUAL_ C5K, and we are excited to welcome athletes from around the world to Cedartown. Our partnership with the _Shepherd Center_ and _Atlanta Track Club_ _PEACHTREE 10K_ is a true honor. We stand united to support the sport of wheelchair racing in Georgia not only for our local communities but also for athletes from around the world.
EVENT CALENDAR:
ARRIVAL DATE: Sunday, June 28th
TRACK EVENT: Tuesday, June 30th
C5K RACE DATE: Thursday, July 2nd at 7:00 pm
C5K Race Location: 607 N College Street, Cedartown, GA 30125 (_Peeks Park_)
DEPARTURE DATE: Friday, July 3rd
ACCOMODATIONS:
The 2026 host hotel will be the Days Inn Cedartown, the same accommodation we used in 2025. The newly renovated Days Inn is conveniently located only a few hundred yards from the C5k racecourse and training runs. There are several restaurants, a grocery store and a bank walking distance from the Days Inn Hotel.
HOTEL ADDRESS: Days Inn, 100 E. John Hand Rd., Cedartown, Georgia 30125
BOOK YOUR OWN ACCOMMODATION:
- You must book your own room by emailing or calling the hotel.
- The cost _per person_ for each one sharing a double room, is approximately $40/night. The TOTAL for a room per night is approximately $80 (including taxes).
- To save money book your room with a friend plan with a friend prior to booking your room and specify your plans in the booking.
- If you wish to book a private room, the rate is approximately $80/night.
BOOK YOUR ROOM _BY EMAIL_: DAYSINNCEDARTOWN@YAHOO.COM [GROUP RATE CODE: wheelchair race]
BOOK YOUR ROOM _BY __PHONE_ +1-770-7483746, speak to Kendra or Bob. Code: wheelchair race
TRANSPORTATION:
Email Chris Holcomb at cedartown5Ktransportation@gmail.com to communicate your arrival times and follow his instructions for pick up logistics at the Atlanta airport. Please book your flight to arrive and depart during decent times in the day time hours. If you arrive late at night or very early morning hours you may have to wait on our transport or we will provide a contact number for you to arrange your own transport. Keep in mind that Cedartown is 75miles from the airport/ 1.5 h drive.
REGISTRATION FOR THE CEDARTOWN 5K RACE AND CAMP:
$40 REGISRATION FEE*
* Registration fee INCLUDES the same for athletes, coaches, family and friends:
- Your race registration for the Cedartown5k race. (athletes)
- Transport from Atlanta airport to host hotel in Cedartown (see dates below)
- Transport to Peachtree 10K host hotel in Atlanta (morning of July 3rd)
- Most meals
- Track meet at Darlington School informal fun evening meet (pending enough interest)
- Race T-shirt
- Premium gift ( _athletes_)
- RACE TALK Session discussions on race etiquette, strategy and race calendar
- Automatic registration for the Triple Crown Series prize purse [_Must have registered separately in a minimum of three (3) events]_
PLEASE NOTE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN CAMP REGISTRATION -- YOU MUST BOOK YOUR OWN HOTEL ROOM.
Q. Wish to make a DONATION?? Click HERE => YES, I would like to make a DONATION! [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M65IKVTRrbRkquYh1HVYgeuoLwKV_u4F/view]
C5K RACE INFORMATION: (A.K.A "_CEDARTOWN 5K_")
The 5K race course will remain the same as in previous years - the C5K delivers the fastest 5K times in the world. The course is technical with some climbs and downhills on smooth roads.
DIVISIONS:
* OPEN MEN
* OPEN WOMEN
* MASTERS' MEN - (_AGES 40-49_)
* MASTERS' WOMEN - (_AGES 40 & OVER_)
* GRANDMASTERS' MEN - (_AGES 50 & OVER_)
* T52 QUAD MEN
* JUNIOR BOYS
* JUNIOR GIRLS
TWO START TIMES:
RACE 1 -- OPEN MEN; MASTERS MEN; AND GRANDMASTERS MEN
RACE 2 -- OPEN WOMEN; T52 QUAD DIVISION MEN; WOMENS MASTERS
PRIZE MONEY $$$ and a CUSTOM TROPHY are awarded to the top 3 in all divisions, additional divisions may be added as long as a minimum of 3 competitors race in your division.
TRACK MEET ON DARLINGTON CAMPUS:
For those of you who did the track meet last year in 2024 & 2025, you will remember it was FUN AND FAST!! The track meet will be informal and based on a rolling start timetable, starting later in the evening June 30th. Please pick your top three (3) preferred events in the registration process. We will select events depending on the popularity and hope to run a '_Last Man Out_' fun race at the close of the evening.
ATHLETE MENTOR CLINIC: *Presented by _KRIGE SCHABORT & MIGUEL VERGARA_
This session will talk about race etiquette, tactical strategies to be confident and race savvy at all distances. Group discussion to compile a race calendar for all, bring contact information you have of events so we can build a comprehensive race calendar for all. This is a great opportunity not only for young athletes and newcomers but also for seasoned athletes as well. Leave the session with knowledge learning from other athletes and our clinic hosts!!
TRIPLE CROWN SERIES
The _2026 ROLLING THUNDER TRIPLE CROWN SERIES (TCS)_ will consist of four (4) events; athletes must race in three of the four events to qualify for points. If you compete in all four events your top three scores will count towards the final standings. More information: https://able-sport.com/triple-crown-series/
GRANDMAS MARATHON June 20th [Raceroster.com [http://Raceroster.com]]
CEDARTOWN 5K July 2nd
PEACHTREE 10K July 4th https://www.shepherd.org/programs/services/sports-recreation/peachtree-road-race
BOILERMAKER 15K July 12th [RunSignUp.com [http://RunSignUp.com]]
GENERAL INFORMATION _Caron Schabort_: cedartown5k@gmail.com
REGISTRATION - _Krige Schabort_: schabort@comcast.net
ACCOMMODATIONS AND ROOM ASSIGNMENTS _Chris Holcomb_: cedartown5Ktransportation@gmail.com [/Cedartown%205K%20Transportation]
TRANSPORTATION Chris Holcomb: cedartown5Ktransportation@gmail.com
UPON ARRIVAL AT THE AIRPORT, _CALL_ _SAMANTHA GRIFFIN_: 770-3249163 sre2133@aol.com
Races
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Cedartown Wheelchair Athlete Training Camp (Includes C5K Race Entry)
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 28th June 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$43.40
In addition to the other camp and training activities...we will offer a RACE TALK Session discussions on race etiquette, strategy and race calendar. Presented by Krige Schabort and elite racing friends. -
Cedartown Wheelchair 5K (Race only...No Camp)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 2nd July 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
$32.80
Want to register just to do the Wheelchair 5K, but skip the camp this year? Sign up here. -
Training Camp Registration (For Able-Bodied Friends, Coaches, Family Members)
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 28th June 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$43.40
WELCOME friends, family, and coaches to our CAMP!! We encourage you to come and support our wheelchair athletes throughout the week.
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