Circles Douglas County 5K
- Date Sat 1st March 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Villa Rica, Georgia
- Price $32.80 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Last chance to enter
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Event summary
Join us for the exciting Circles Douglas County 5K on Saturday, March 1st, 2025, at the beautiful Clinton Nature Preserve in Villa Rica, Douglas County, GA! This scenic trail run promises an invigorating experience for both runners and walkers, offering an opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors while contributing to a worthy cause. Participants can challenge themselves on the 5K course, or opt for the fun 1-mile run, making it a perfect event for all fitness levels.
As you race through the stunning trails, you'll be supporting Circles Douglas County, a remarkable program dedicated to helping individuals and families move out of poverty. Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age group, and all participants will receive a stylish race shirt along with snacks and drinks to refuel after the race. So mark your calendars for this uplifting event, and get ready to run for a cause that makes a difference in the community!
As you race through the stunning trails, you'll be supporting Circles Douglas County, a remarkable program dedicated to helping individuals and families move out of poverty. Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age group, and all participants will receive a stylish race shirt along with snacks and drinks to refuel after the race. So mark your calendars for this uplifting event, and get ready to run for a cause that makes a difference in the community!
Organiser's Description
This is a 5K trail run around scenic Clinton Nature Preserve in Villa Rica, GA. Medals will be given to the top 3 in each age group (10 year increments). All finishers will get a race-shirt along with snacks and drinks. Runners and walkers are both welcome.
Proceeds will go to CIRCLES DOUGLAS COUNTY [https://fpcdouglasville.org/circles] which is one of the most effective programs to support moving people out of poverty. Circles also brings together community resources and helps formulate a plan to help reduce a community's poverty rate by at least 10%.
This is a fundraiser and there are multiple ways to donate:
* PARTICIPANT - Just signing up is a contribution. Start with the Sign Up button.
* PARTICIPANT + DONATION - In the Sign Up process, you will see a Donate button where you can give above and beyond the registration fee.
* PHANTOM RUNNER - Perfect if you just want to stay in bed or cheer from the sidelines and still get a tshirt. Just do either of the options above and then skip the start line.
* DONOR - For those that want to give , but dont need yet another tshirt. Start with the Donate button.
* SPONSOR - For anyone giving $100 or more, your name or company will be on the tshirts. The highest tier of donations includes a one year ad on the Circles website and other benefits. If you are interested, please email [email protected] (subject: Circles DC 5K Sponsorship) for more information.
COURSE
The 5K course is a trail run that follows the same course as many of the cross-country events that are held there.
5K RACE COURSE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3269751549073700006]
1 MILE FUN RUN [https://www.strava.com/routes/3318241531006063878]
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:00 AM - Registration and Check-in Opens (bib distribution and last minute sign-up*)
7:30 AM - Optional walk through of course
8:00 AM - 1 Mile Fun Run Starts
8:15 AM - 5K Registration and Check-in Closes
8:30 AM - 5K Race Starts
9:30 AM - Award Ceremony
* same day sign-ups will be via your phone - no cash
The event will be rain or shine excluding thunderstorms.
Proceeds will go to CIRCLES DOUGLAS COUNTY [https://fpcdouglasville.org/circles] which is one of the most effective programs to support moving people out of poverty. Circles also brings together community resources and helps formulate a plan to help reduce a community's poverty rate by at least 10%.
This is a fundraiser and there are multiple ways to donate:
* PARTICIPANT - Just signing up is a contribution. Start with the Sign Up button.
* PARTICIPANT + DONATION - In the Sign Up process, you will see a Donate button where you can give above and beyond the registration fee.
* PHANTOM RUNNER - Perfect if you just want to stay in bed or cheer from the sidelines and still get a tshirt. Just do either of the options above and then skip the start line.
* DONOR - For those that want to give , but dont need yet another tshirt. Start with the Donate button.
* SPONSOR - For anyone giving $100 or more, your name or company will be on the tshirts. The highest tier of donations includes a one year ad on the Circles website and other benefits. If you are interested, please email [email protected] (subject: Circles DC 5K Sponsorship) for more information.
COURSE
The 5K course is a trail run that follows the same course as many of the cross-country events that are held there.
5K RACE COURSE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3269751549073700006]
1 MILE FUN RUN [https://www.strava.com/routes/3318241531006063878]
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:00 AM - Registration and Check-in Opens (bib distribution and last minute sign-up*)
7:30 AM - Optional walk through of course
8:00 AM - 1 Mile Fun Run Starts
8:15 AM - 5K Registration and Check-in Closes
8:30 AM - 5K Race Starts
9:30 AM - Award Ceremony
* same day sign-ups will be via your phone - no cash
The event will be rain or shine excluding thunderstorms.
Circles Douglas County 5K