Ellijay Mushrooms Fungi 5k Run ThRoo the Roo

Saturday, May 18, 2024 Past event

9:00 AM EDT

Ellijay, Georgia

$28.50–$44.40 · 3 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun and fitness at the Ellijay Mushrooms Fungi 5K Run ThRoo the Roo on Saturday, May 18, 2024! Set in the picturesque town of Ellijay, Gilmer, this vibrant event invites participants to take in the beautiful scenery while running on rural county roads and through the stunning Roo Winery property. Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking to enjoy a fun run with family and friends, there's something for everyone.

Starting and finishing at the scenic Ellijay Mushrooms Farm, participants will enjoy a fantastic race experience, complete with a mushroom farm finish featuring live music, delicious mushroom dishes, and refreshing beverages. Each runner will receive a mushroom finisher medal and a stylish dri-fit t-shirt. Plus, enjoy the chance to win awesome raffle prizes and age group awards while supporting local high school students through event proceeds. Don't miss this chance to run, relax, and indulge in the local flavors of Ellijay!

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Races

5k

Incl. $4.40 Fee & T-Shirt

timed race with age group awards

9:00 AM EDT

$44.40

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Fun Run

Incl. $3.80 Fee & T-Shirt

Walk around the farm for an un-timed event experience.

9:00 AM EDT

$33.80

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Mushroom Tasting (not running or walking)

Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt

Not a runner or walker but want to be at the event? This is for you. You will receive all the goodies (shirt, mushrooms, beer/wine, live music) as the runners except finisher medal

9:00 AM EDT

$28.50

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Organiser's description

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

You can still register in person at date/times below:

T-SHIRT & BIB# PICK-UP/IN-PERSON REGISTRATION for 5K and Fun Run: Each participant can pick up their own or for someone else

Where/When:

Ellijay Mushroom Farm Store 2269 Old Flat Branch Rd, Ellijay, GA 30540

FRIDAY- 5/17 5:30pm-7:00pm

OR

Where/When:

Ellijay Mushroom Farm 1971 Old Flat Branch Rd Ellijay, GA 30540

SATURDAY - 5/18 7:45am-8:55am

Starting and finishing at the scenic Ellijay Mushrooms Farm in the shadow of Fort Mountain! We'll run on rural county roads and into the scenic Roo Winery property.

When done with the 5K enjoy a mushroom farm finish; complete with live music, 10oz of either shiitake or oyster mushrooms (bagged), 1- 12oz beer (21 and over) and mushroom au gratin. Mushroom Finisher medals, short sleeve dri-fit t-shirt for all participants! Awesome raffle prizes and age group awards! Proceeds will go to support local high school students.

Live music, mushrooms and wine until Noon! Event is rain or shine! Plenty of indoor space and outside tents should it be raining.

ANYONE WHO SIGNS UP ONLINE (RATHER THAN IN PERSON) IS ELIGIBLE FOR 10 PEOPLE PRIVATE PARTY WITH 2 GLASSES OF COMPLIMENTARY WINE/ BEER PER PERSON AT ROO WINERY. WINNER ANNOUNCED AT AWARDS CEREMONY AFTER THE RACE (DON'T HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO WIN).

Donate $30 to GIVE BACK TO GILMER, the charity partner who supports underfunded high school programs in Gilmer (arts/music, etc) will receive $10 gift card from Ellijay Mushrooms.