Join us for an exciting 5K/10K race, featuring a special 10K club/team competition! This family friendly event welcomes everyone; walkers, runners, back-of-the-pack participants, and speedsters alike, hosted by Cherokee Run Club [https://www.instagram.com/cherokeerunclub?igsh=dDB3bWM1bW9rc2k4&utm_source=qr]



RACE HIGHLIGHTS


* Fast, flat course built for PRs
* 5K Route USTF Certified course # GA18105WC
* 10K Route USTF Certified course # GA23084WC
* Live DJ & MC bringing the race-day energy
* Free Race Photography
* Premium Tri-blend race T-shirt _Register by June 30 to guarantee your shirt_
* Well-organized race packet pickup
* Post-race refreshments and snacks
* Age group awards
* Team awards



RACE LOCATION:

Etowah River Park - 600 Brown Industrial Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114

10K RUN CLUB/GROUP COMPETITION:

Think your crews got what it takes to take the crown this year?

Run Clubs, Teams, Groups must register under Club/Team name Find your team's name or create a new one when you register for the 10k - Choose the join / create a team)

To be eligible for scoring, each team must have a minimum of 10 members

The top 5 finishers from each team will be scored to determine the fastest group.

Show off your Run Club, Team's strength and bring home bragging rights!

CLUBS AND TEAMS, SHOW YOUR SPIRIT! WEAR YOUR GEAR, WAVE YOUR FLAGS, AND REPRESENT YOUR SQUAD. LET'S GO!



TEAM RUNNERS WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR BOTH INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM AWARDS.



10K PRIZE PURSE

A Local 10K with a Prize Purse? Yes!

The top three male and female finishers will walk away with cash:

$325.00
$125.00
$75.00

10K TEAM/GROUP COMPETITION AWARDS

Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams:

$400.00
$225.00
$100.00

$300.00 to the team or club with the most 10k Registrations

TIMING INFORMATION:

This event uses RFID timing provided by Performance Race Services [https://www.performanceraceservices.com/]. To ensure your time is recorded accurately, please make sure your race bib meets the following guidelines:

Worn clearly on the front of your torso

* Not folded, wrinkled, or altered in any way
* Secured with pins at all four corners
* Fully visible and not covered by jackets, belts, or other gear
* Live results will be available within minutes after you finish.



PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY:

* True Speed Photos will be on-site capturing all the race action, so grab your friends and make some memories! http://truespeedphoto.com/Home.cfm included with your registration.



EARLY PACKET PICKUP:

OPTION 1

Wednesday, August 5

from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Etowah River Park Amphitheater

OPTION 2

Thursday, August 6

TBD



RACE DAY Packet Pickup & Registration (Near Stage)

* 5:45 AM - Race day Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
* 7:15 AM - Race day Registration & Packet Pickup Closes
* 7:20AM - 5K Warm-Up
* 7:30 AM - 5K Start
* 8:20 AM - 10 Warm-Up
* 8:30 AM - 10K Start - Wave A Run clubs and sub-45:00 min runners
* 8:35 AM - 10K Start Wave B

COURSE INFORMATION:

5K Route USTF Certified course # GA18105WC

10K Route USTF Certified course # GA23084WC



AWARDS 5K & 10K

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS:

* Top 3 Overall Male & Female Finishers
* Masters (40+) First Male & Female Finishers.
* Top 3 Male & Female Finishers in the following age groups:
* 18 and under, 19-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69

Here are the top 3 teams from 2025

Cherokee Run Club
stopwatch 338
1- Corey Bearden - 33:37.5
2-Corey Champion - 35:29.9
3-Micah Weathers - 38:00.6
4- Logan Smedley - 39:42.6
5- Austin Raridon - 40:48.0

Mindful Miles Run Club
stopwatch 336
1-Jerell Aquino - 36:42.7
2- Tyra Holloway -38:13.3
3- Daniel Harvey - 40:29.2
4- Sandy Lam - 40:48.9
5- Jeronimo Agudelo - 42:22.0

Fleet Feet Canton Racing Team
stopwatch 317
1- Zack Jordan - 35:54.1
2- Justin Schmidt - 40:56.9
3- Ayden Harris - 41:11.9
4- Wendy Mader - 43:41.8
5- Sebastian Viveros - 44:32.5

AWARD FROM OUR SPONSORS

Fleet Feet Canton is offering shoe vouchers for race winners:

Overall male and female winners in both the 5K and 10K will receive a $50 voucher toward a new pair of shoes.

The 2nd- and 3rd-place finishers will each receive a $15 voucher.

Vouchers can be redeemed at Fleet Feet locations in Canton, Decatur, or Peachtree Corners.



RACE SWAG & REGISTRATION DETAILS:

To guarantee a race t-shirt, participants must register and select their shirt size by June 30th.

Bring your energy, lace up your shoes, and join us for this summer classic. Together, well make every step count!

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to seeing you at the starting line!



RAIN OR SHINE, THE RACE GOES ON!