Clayton's Hardest & Funnest 5k
Saturday, March 20, 2027
9:00 AM EDT
Clayton, Georgia
$22.20–$38.10 · 3 races
5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the 2nd Annual Clayton's Hardest & Funnest 5K on Saturday, March 20, 2027! Set in the charming town of Clayton, Georgia, this exciting event promises not only a fantastic race but also a lively festival atmosphere at the Rabun County Pavilions. Participants can take on the unique challenge of a 5K course designed with four 0.75-mile laps, each featuring an exhilarating 100-foot challenge lane, including lunges, bear crawls, burpee broad jumps, and a sprint to the finish!
The 5K can be tackled solo or as a relay team of up to four members, making it accessible for all ages and abilities. Plus, there's a Kids Run for younger participants aged 10 and under, ensuring a fun-filled day for the whole family. The festival kicks off at 7:30 AM with packet pickup, followed by the main event starting at 9:00 AM. Celebrate your achievements with awards at 10:30 AM, and enjoy local sponsors and vendors throughout the day. Mark your calendars for this exciting community event in Clayton, and prepare for a day of fitness, fun, and friendship!
The 5K can be tackled solo or as a relay team of up to four members, making it accessible for all ages and abilities. Plus, there's a Kids Run for younger participants aged 10 and under, ensuring a fun-filled day for the whole family. The festival kicks off at 7:30 AM with packet pickup, followed by the main event starting at 9:00 AM. Celebrate your achievements with awards at 10:30 AM, and enjoy local sponsors and vendors throughout the day. Mark your calendars for this exciting community event in Clayton, and prepare for a day of fitness, fun, and friendship!
Races
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5k Run/Walk - Solo
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
5K (4x .75mi loop w/ 100 foot challenge lane at the end of each loop: bear crawl, burpee broad jump, lunges, sprint)
Register9:00 AM EDT
$38.10
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5k Relay (Up to 4 People)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
5K (4x .75mi loop w/ 100 foot challenge at the end of each loop: bear crawl, burpee broad jump, lunges, sprint) Relay members should run in an alternate order based on relay size.
Register9:00 AM EDT
$32.80
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KIDS Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Similar to the 5k race, the KIDS run will be 4x .25 loops around the pavilion area each ending with a challenge lane (bear crawl, burpees, lunges, sprint)
Register10:00 AM EDT
$22.20
Organiser's description
2ND ANNUAL
CLAYTON'S HARDEST & FUNNEST 5K
5K 1 MILE
Come for the run, stay for the fun
Sat, Mar 20
2027
9:00 AM
start
Clayton
Georgia
City of Clayton Town Hall & Rabun County Pavilions . Clayton, GA
ABOUT THE RACE
Back again for the SECOND ANNUAL CLAYTON'S HARDEST AND FUNNEST 5K and festival! The unique 5K will be set up as FOUR 0.75-MILE LAPS, each ending with a different 100-FOOT LANE CHALLENGE.
The 5K can be completed as an individual or as a RELAY OF UP TO 4 PEOPLE. The 5K event is open to all ages and abilities. There will also be a Kids Run for those 10 years and younger.
Come for the run, stay for the FUN! Local sponsors and vendors will greet you after the finish in the pavilion to celebrate!
THE CHALLENGE LANES
LAP 1
Lunges
LAP 2
Bear Crawl
LAP 3
Burpee Broad Jump
LAP 4
SPRINT
RACE DAY DETAILS
DATE
Saturday, March 20, 2027
RACE COURSE
Green space behind the City of Clayton Town Hall
FESTIVAL
Rabun County Pavilions
ADDRESS
837 Highway 76 West, Clayton, GA 30525
PACKET PICKUP
Festival area opens at 7:30 AM
PARKING
Parking available in both city and county lots.
THE EVENTS
9:00 AM
5K Run/Walk - Solo
4 x 0.75-mile loops, each ending with a 100-foot challenge lane.
9:00 AM
5K Relay (Up to 4 People)
Same course. Relay members should run in an alternate order based on relay size.
10:00 AM
Kids Run (10 & Under)
4 x 0.25-mile loops around the pavilion area, each ending with a challenge lane (bear crawl, burpees, lunges, sprint).
SCHEDULE
7:30 AM
Festival area opens (packet pick-up)
8:45 AM
Pre-race meeting at start line
9:00 AM
5K start
10:00 AM
Kids Run start
10:30 AM
Awards in festival area
11:00 AM
Race course closes
12:00 PM
Festival area closes
T-shirt and finisher award included with 5K and Kids Run registration. Register by March 1st for a guaranteed t-shirt.
COURSE
The course map will be posted before race day.
Start/Finish on Google Maps https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=837+Highway+76+West%2C+Clayton%2C+GA+30525
RACE AWARDS
Awards in the festival area at 10:30 AM.
AGE GROUP CATEGORIES
10 & Under11-1415-1920-2930-3940-4950-5960 & Over
RACE POLICIES
RAIN OR SHINE: the race goes on in any weather. If lightning or severe weather makes it unsafe, the start may be delayed.
NO REFUNDS: all registrations are final.
RACE-DAY REGISTRATION: open on your phone until the race starts.
RESULTS: posted live on the RunSignUp race page as runners finish.
LET'S STAY CONNECTED
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/61582816926594Contact the Race Director https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/GA/Clayton/ClaytonSHardesteFunnest5k#contactFormSection
Contact us if you're interested in a vendor table! Questions? Use the contact form or tap the chat button in the corner.
CLAYTON'S HARDEST & FUNNEST 5K
5K 1 MILE
Come for the run, stay for the fun
Sat, Mar 20
2027
9:00 AM
start
Clayton
Georgia
City of Clayton Town Hall & Rabun County Pavilions . Clayton, GA
ABOUT THE RACE
Back again for the SECOND ANNUAL CLAYTON'S HARDEST AND FUNNEST 5K and festival! The unique 5K will be set up as FOUR 0.75-MILE LAPS, each ending with a different 100-FOOT LANE CHALLENGE.
The 5K can be completed as an individual or as a RELAY OF UP TO 4 PEOPLE. The 5K event is open to all ages and abilities. There will also be a Kids Run for those 10 years and younger.
Come for the run, stay for the FUN! Local sponsors and vendors will greet you after the finish in the pavilion to celebrate!
THE CHALLENGE LANES
LAP 1
Lunges
LAP 2
Bear Crawl
LAP 3
Burpee Broad Jump
LAP 4
SPRINT
RACE DAY DETAILS
DATE
Saturday, March 20, 2027
RACE COURSE
Green space behind the City of Clayton Town Hall
FESTIVAL
Rabun County Pavilions
ADDRESS
837 Highway 76 West, Clayton, GA 30525
PACKET PICKUP
Festival area opens at 7:30 AM
PARKING
Parking available in both city and county lots.
THE EVENTS
9:00 AM
5K Run/Walk - Solo
4 x 0.75-mile loops, each ending with a 100-foot challenge lane.
9:00 AM
5K Relay (Up to 4 People)
Same course. Relay members should run in an alternate order based on relay size.
10:00 AM
Kids Run (10 & Under)
4 x 0.25-mile loops around the pavilion area, each ending with a challenge lane (bear crawl, burpees, lunges, sprint).
SCHEDULE
7:30 AM
Festival area opens (packet pick-up)
8:45 AM
Pre-race meeting at start line
9:00 AM
5K start
10:00 AM
Kids Run start
10:30 AM
Awards in festival area
11:00 AM
Race course closes
12:00 PM
Festival area closes
T-shirt and finisher award included with 5K and Kids Run registration. Register by March 1st for a guaranteed t-shirt.
COURSE
The course map will be posted before race day.
Start/Finish on Google Maps https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=837+Highway+76+West%2C+Clayton%2C+GA+30525
RACE AWARDS
Awards in the festival area at 10:30 AM.
AGE GROUP CATEGORIES
10 & Under11-1415-1920-2930-3940-4950-5960 & Over
RACE POLICIES
RAIN OR SHINE: the race goes on in any weather. If lightning or severe weather makes it unsafe, the start may be delayed.
NO REFUNDS: all registrations are final.
RACE-DAY REGISTRATION: open on your phone until the race starts.
RESULTS: posted live on the RunSignUp race page as runners finish.
LET'S STAY CONNECTED
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/61582816926594Contact the Race Director https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/GA/Clayton/ClaytonSHardesteFunnest5k#contactFormSection
Contact us if you're interested in a vendor table! Questions? Use the contact form or tap the chat button in the corner.
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Location
837 Highway 76 West, Clayton, Clayton, 30525, GA, United States
Clayton's Hardest & Funnest 5k
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