Etowah River Park Summer Classic - 5k/10k
- Date Sat 9th August 2025
- Time 7:45AM EDT
- Location Canton, Georgia
- Price $34.92 - $39.16
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Last chance to enter
Race day is fast approaching
Event summary
Get ready for the Etowah River Park Summer Classic on Saturday, August 9, 2025, in Canton, Cherokee! This vibrant event features both a 5K and a 10K race, perfect for runners of all levels, from walkers to speedsters. Join in the excitement as teams compete for bragging rights in a special 10K club/team competition. Gather your friends, create a team, and see if you can outrun the competition!
The race kicks off at the beautiful Etowah River Park, located at 600 Brown Industrial Parkway, where participants can enjoy a professionally timed event with live results. With awards for top finishers in both individual and team categories, this family-friendly event guarantees fun for everyone. Don’t miss the chance to capture your race experience with professional photography on-site! Sign up early to ensure you snag a race t-shirt, and get ready to make lasting memories. Lace up your shoes and join us for a day filled with community spirit and healthy competition!
The race kicks off at the beautiful Etowah River Park, located at 600 Brown Industrial Parkway, where participants can enjoy a professionally timed event with live results. With awards for top finishers in both individual and team categories, this family-friendly event guarantees fun for everyone. Don’t miss the chance to capture your race experience with professional photography on-site! Sign up early to ensure you snag a race t-shirt, and get ready to make lasting memories. Lace up your shoes and join us for a day filled with community spirit and healthy competition!
Organiser's Description
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]
10K RUN CLUB/GROUP COMPETITION:
Think your crew is the fastest? Prove it!
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!
TEAM RUNNERS WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR BOTH INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM AWARDS
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.
RACE LOCATION:
Etowah River Park - 600 Brown Industrial Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114
PACKET PICKUP:
EARLY PICK-UP THURSDAY, August 7. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
at Fleet Feet Canton (1431 Riverstone Parkway Canton, GA 30114) FLEET FEET CANTON [https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/canton/?srsltid=AfmBOoq6kx8znida7sS8bPw-1hRgqfuA2mWxPkt8QsjtFRK7L8Skzuwa]
RACE DAY Packet Pickup & Registration (Near Stage)
* 6:00 AM - Race day Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
* 7:15 AM - Race day Registration & Packet Pickup Closes
* 7:30AM - 10K/5K Warm-Up
* 7:45 AM - 10K Start
* 8:15 AM - 5K Start
COURSE INFORMATION:
5K Route USTF Certified course # GA18105WC
10K Route USTF Certified course # GA23084WC
See Maps Below
REGISTRATION PRICING:
5K REGISTRATION
* Early Bird (4/20/2025 - 4/30/25): $25
* 5/01/25 - 5/19/25: $26
* 5/20/25 - 7/13/25: $30
* 7/13/25 Deadline for guaranteed shirts)
* 7/19/25 - 8/8/24 NO guaranteed RACE T - SHIRT- $32 - extra shirts may be available after the race for pickup.
* _Race Day Registration: $37 - No guaranteed shirt; extra shirts may be available after the race for pickup._
10K REGISTRATION
* Early Bird (4/20/2025 - 4/30/25): $28
* 5/01/25 - 5/19/25: $30
* 5/20/25 - 7/16/25: $36
* (7/13/25 Deadline for guaranteed shirts)
* 7/19/25 - 8/8/24 NO RACE T SHIRT- $36 NO guaranteed RACE T - SHIRT- $36 - extra shirts may be available after the race for pickup.
* 8/9/25 - Race Day: $40 _Race Day Registration: $40 No shirt guarantee; extra shirts may be available after the race for pickup_
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:
* 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69.
top 3 male and female finishers in both the 5K and 10K a prize package that includes 90 minutes of assisted stretching (redeemable as one 90-minute session or split into two or three shorter sessions) and a 3D movement and posture assessment($149 value), courtesy of The Vital Stretch Canton.Vital Stretch Canton [https://canton.thevitalstretch.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22691616856&gbraid=0AAAABAJ1A9_s_jk4D6dDjFTqYCuuD7Nsm&gclid=CjwKCAjwy7HEBhBJEiwA5hQNoiBX8pyVTF5Z6OvqPKX_bwl8VT3HBJgnYD3ePtY9l-rL-c1rIdrvvBoCvVUQAvD_BwE]
FREE REGENERATION/RECOVERY NIGHT - Monday, August 18th, with 20 available slots. 10 slots are reserved for the top five finishers of the 5k/10k race. We will raffle the remaining 10 slots and will contact the winners of the raffle.
DISCOUNTED PHYSICAL THERAPY EVALUATION - We are offering 25% off an Initial Evaluation to every runner.
FREE VISITS FOR TOP PERFORMERS - the winner of the 10k and 5k races will receive an offering of three free physical therapy visits with us. EXOS CANTON [https://www.teamexos.com/location/atlanta?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLmNGpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpwDJOUO3RvJ63g6bN8iYDR4VT6WEf7ZrZJxPbhk8stKw5oqusYPZW7UsiKbd_aem_WfQULosfuojnZsBlnt6hEQ]
One-month Hotworx membership (Canton or Woodstock location) awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers in the 5K and 10K races. ($99 value) Courtesy of HOTWORX CANTON [https://www.hotworx.net/studio/canton-riverstone]
Whole Body Cryotherapy + Leg Compression for the 1st Place Male and Female Winners of the 5K and 10K ($84 Value) courtesy of Restore Hyper Wellness Woodstock [https://www.restore.com/locations/ga-woodstock-ga009]
Hydration belts courtesy of The Run Culture awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers in the 5K ($65 Value) https://therunculture.com/products/running-belt
Courtesy of Fleet Feet Canton, $50 in-store gift certificates will be awarded to the overall male/female winner of the 5k and 10k. https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/canton/
10K TEAM/GROUP COMPETITION AWARDS:
The top 3 teams will receive additional race swag.
To guarantee additional team swag all members must be registered by July 13.
RACE SWAG & REGISTRATION DETAILS:
Every runner will receive a race t-shirt.
To guarantee a race t-shirt must registered by July 13th.
Bring your energy, lace up your sneakers, 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!
10K RUN CLUB/GROUP COMPETITION:
Think your crew is the fastest? Prove it!
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!
TEAM RUNNERS WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR BOTH INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM AWARDS
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.
RACE LOCATION:
Etowah River Park - 600 Brown Industrial Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114
PACKET PICKUP:
EARLY PICK-UP THURSDAY, August 7. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
at Fleet Feet Canton (1431 Riverstone Parkway Canton, GA 30114) FLEET FEET CANTON [https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/canton/?srsltid=AfmBOoq6kx8znida7sS8bPw-1hRgqfuA2mWxPkt8QsjtFRK7L8Skzuwa]
RACE DAY Packet Pickup & Registration (Near Stage)
* 6:00 AM - Race day Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
* 7:15 AM - Race day Registration & Packet Pickup Closes
* 7:30AM - 10K/5K Warm-Up
* 7:45 AM - 10K Start
* 8:15 AM - 5K Start
COURSE INFORMATION:
5K Route USTF Certified course # GA18105WC
10K Route USTF Certified course # GA23084WC
See Maps Below
REGISTRATION PRICING:
5K REGISTRATION
* Early Bird (4/20/2025 - 4/30/25): $25
* 5/01/25 - 5/19/25: $26
* 5/20/25 - 7/13/25: $30
* 7/13/25 Deadline for guaranteed shirts)
* 7/19/25 - 8/8/24 NO guaranteed RACE T - SHIRT- $32 - extra shirts may be available after the race for pickup.
* _Race Day Registration: $37 - No guaranteed shirt; extra shirts may be available after the race for pickup._
10K REGISTRATION
* Early Bird (4/20/2025 - 4/30/25): $28
* 5/01/25 - 5/19/25: $30
* 5/20/25 - 7/16/25: $36
* (7/13/25 Deadline for guaranteed shirts)
* 7/19/25 - 8/8/24 NO RACE T SHIRT- $36 NO guaranteed RACE T - SHIRT- $36 - extra shirts may be available after the race for pickup.
* 8/9/25 - Race Day: $40 _Race Day Registration: $40 No shirt guarantee; extra shirts may be available after the race for pickup_
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:
* 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69.
top 3 male and female finishers in both the 5K and 10K a prize package that includes 90 minutes of assisted stretching (redeemable as one 90-minute session or split into two or three shorter sessions) and a 3D movement and posture assessment($149 value), courtesy of The Vital Stretch Canton.Vital Stretch Canton [https://canton.thevitalstretch.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22691616856&gbraid=0AAAABAJ1A9_s_jk4D6dDjFTqYCuuD7Nsm&gclid=CjwKCAjwy7HEBhBJEiwA5hQNoiBX8pyVTF5Z6OvqPKX_bwl8VT3HBJgnYD3ePtY9l-rL-c1rIdrvvBoCvVUQAvD_BwE]
FREE REGENERATION/RECOVERY NIGHT - Monday, August 18th, with 20 available slots. 10 slots are reserved for the top five finishers of the 5k/10k race. We will raffle the remaining 10 slots and will contact the winners of the raffle.
DISCOUNTED PHYSICAL THERAPY EVALUATION - We are offering 25% off an Initial Evaluation to every runner.
FREE VISITS FOR TOP PERFORMERS - the winner of the 10k and 5k races will receive an offering of three free physical therapy visits with us. EXOS CANTON [https://www.teamexos.com/location/atlanta?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLmNGpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpwDJOUO3RvJ63g6bN8iYDR4VT6WEf7ZrZJxPbhk8stKw5oqusYPZW7UsiKbd_aem_WfQULosfuojnZsBlnt6hEQ]
One-month Hotworx membership (Canton or Woodstock location) awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers in the 5K and 10K races. ($99 value) Courtesy of HOTWORX CANTON [https://www.hotworx.net/studio/canton-riverstone]
Whole Body Cryotherapy + Leg Compression for the 1st Place Male and Female Winners of the 5K and 10K ($84 Value) courtesy of Restore Hyper Wellness Woodstock [https://www.restore.com/locations/ga-woodstock-ga009]
Hydration belts courtesy of The Run Culture awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers in the 5K ($65 Value) https://therunculture.com/products/running-belt
Courtesy of Fleet Feet Canton, $50 in-store gift certificates will be awarded to the overall male/female winner of the 5k and 10k. https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/canton/
10K TEAM/GROUP COMPETITION AWARDS:
The top 3 teams will receive additional race swag.
To guarantee additional team swag all members must be registered by July 13.
RACE SWAG & REGISTRATION DETAILS:
Every runner will receive a race t-shirt.
To guarantee a race t-shirt must registered by July 13th.
Bring your energy, lace up your sneakers, 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!
Etowah River Park Summer Classic - 5k/10k
