Circles Douglas County 5K
- Date Sat 14th March 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Villa Rica, Georgia
- Price $22.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community and fitness at the 2nd Annual Circles Douglas County 5K on Saturday, March 14, 2026! This vibrant event will take place at the stunning Clinton Nature Preserve in Villa Rica, Georgia, starting at 8:00 am. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to join this scenic trail run, where you can enjoy the beauty of nature while supporting a great cause.
Participants will compete for medals in various age categories, with awards going to the top three finishers in each group. Every finisher will receive a race shirt, along with delicious snacks and drinks to refuel after the run. This year, participants have the unique opportunity to select a family-friendly song to be played as they cross the finish line, making the experience even more memorable. With improved course markings and enthusiastic marshals along the route, you can feel confident and supported throughout the race. Proceeds from the event will benefit CIRCLES DOUGLAS COUNTY, helping families in the community achieve financial stability. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference while having a fantastic time—mark your calendars for March 14, 2026, and join us for an unforgettable day!
Participants will compete for medals in various age categories, with awards going to the top three finishers in each group. Every finisher will receive a race shirt, along with delicious snacks and drinks to refuel after the run. This year, participants have the unique opportunity to select a family-friendly song to be played as they cross the finish line, making the experience even more memorable. With improved course markings and enthusiastic marshals along the route, you can feel confident and supported throughout the race. Proceeds from the event will benefit CIRCLES DOUGLAS COUNTY, helping families in the community achieve financial stability. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference while having a fantastic time—mark your calendars for March 14, 2026, and join us for an unforgettable day!
Organiser's Description
This is our 2nd annual 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. It will be held on March 14, 2026 at 8:00 am. More race day details and other information is on our Race Website [https://sites.google.com/view/circlesdc5k/participant-guide].
New This Year:
* Select the song to be played as you cross the finish. It must be family friendly and we cannot guarantee that it will be played, but we will try. Either way, it will be added to our Circles DC 5K Playlist on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7iblH4Y8nMiBMQTE71uSwj?si=g5xkGcQ0TkKOT18cLELaCw]
* Improved course marking
* Course marshalls throughout the course to help as needed
Proceeds will go to CIRCLES DOUGLAS COUNTY [https://fpcdouglasville.org/circles] which helps families in Douglas County become financially stable by matching them with middle- to high-income mentors who provide training in personal finance, employment, and communication skills.
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. Select Phantom Runner during sign in
* 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. Visit our Sponsorship page [https://sites.google.com/view/circlesdc5k/sponsorships] for more details
EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM REGISTRATION PRICES
* FIRST WEEK OF REGISTRATION: Mar 27, 2025 - Apr 4, 2025 = $5
* FIRST MONTH OF REGISTRATION: Apr 5, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025 = $10
* MORE THAN SIX MONTHS OUT: Apr 28, 2025 - Sep 12, 2025 = $20 <<< You are Here
* SIX MONTHS OUT: Sep 13, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025 = $30
* THREE MONTHS OUT: Dec 13, 2025 - Feb 13, 2026 = $35
* ONE MONTH OUT: Feb 14, 2026 - Mar 6, 2026 = $40
* ONE WEEK OUT: Mar 7, 2026 - Race Day (Mar 14, 2026) = $45
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 - 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run Starts
9:00 AM - Award Ceremony
* same day sign-ups will be via your phone - no cash
The event will be rain or shine excluding thunderstorms.
Race Website [https://sites.google.com/view/circlesdc5k/home]
Looking for something sooner and can't wait until March? Checkout our friends at TREK OR TREAT 5K JUSTICE RUN [https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Douglasville/TrekorTreat]. It is at Boundary Waters in Douglasville, GA [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Boundary+Waters+Aquatic+Center/@33.6669928,-84.6648199,1024m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88f4df64cc358b13:0xe16e0d978813db37!8m2!3d33.6669928!4d-84.6648199!16s%2Fg%2F1tdmqxdx?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDgxMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D] on Oct 25, 2025 at 9:00 am. Proceeds go to help local domestic violence support organizations.
New This Year:
* Select the song to be played as you cross the finish. It must be family friendly and we cannot guarantee that it will be played, but we will try. Either way, it will be added to our Circles DC 5K Playlist on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7iblH4Y8nMiBMQTE71uSwj?si=g5xkGcQ0TkKOT18cLELaCw]
* Improved course marking
* Course marshalls throughout the course to help as needed
Proceeds will go to CIRCLES DOUGLAS COUNTY [https://fpcdouglasville.org/circles] which helps families in Douglas County become financially stable by matching them with middle- to high-income mentors who provide training in personal finance, employment, and communication skills.
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. Select Phantom Runner during sign in
* 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. Visit our Sponsorship page [https://sites.google.com/view/circlesdc5k/sponsorships] for more details
EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM REGISTRATION PRICES
* FIRST WEEK OF REGISTRATION: Mar 27, 2025 - Apr 4, 2025 = $5
* FIRST MONTH OF REGISTRATION: Apr 5, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025 = $10
* MORE THAN SIX MONTHS OUT: Apr 28, 2025 - Sep 12, 2025 = $20 <<< You are Here
* SIX MONTHS OUT: Sep 13, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025 = $30
* THREE MONTHS OUT: Dec 13, 2025 - Feb 13, 2026 = $35
* ONE MONTH OUT: Feb 14, 2026 - Mar 6, 2026 = $40
* ONE WEEK OUT: Mar 7, 2026 - Race Day (Mar 14, 2026) = $45
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 - 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run Starts
9:00 AM - Award Ceremony
* same day sign-ups will be via your phone - no cash
The event will be rain or shine excluding thunderstorms.
Race Website [https://sites.google.com/view/circlesdc5k/home]
Looking for something sooner and can't wait until March? Checkout our friends at TREK OR TREAT 5K JUSTICE RUN [https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Douglasville/TrekorTreat]. It is at Boundary Waters in Douglasville, GA [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Boundary+Waters+Aquatic+Center/@33.6669928,-84.6648199,1024m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88f4df64cc358b13:0xe16e0d978813db37!8m2!3d33.6669928!4d-84.6648199!16s%2Fg%2F1tdmqxdx?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDgxMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D] on Oct 25, 2025 at 9:00 am. Proceeds go to help local domestic violence support organizations.
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