Labor Day 5K Road Race
- Date Mon 1st September 2025
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Valdosta, Georgia
- Price $16.90
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Labor Day 5K Road Race on Monday, September 1, 2025, in Valdosta, Lowndes! This fun-filled event kicks off at 7:30 AM, offering participants a chance to support the Valdosta State University Cross Country teams while enjoying a scenic one-loop course. The race begins on Sustella Avenue, winds through beautiful local streets, and concludes at the VSU Complex parking lot.
With an entry fee of just $15 if registered by August 31, 2025, and a family discount available, this is an excellent opportunity for runners of all ages. Awards will be given for overall male and female winners, as well as the top two finishers in various age categories, ensuring everyone has a chance to shine. Each participant will also receive a VSU Cross Country bumper sticker as a fun memento of the day. Don’t miss out on this vibrant community event—mark your calendars and get ready to lace up your running shoes for a fantastic Labor Day celebration!
With an entry fee of just $15 if registered by August 31, 2025, and a family discount available, this is an excellent opportunity for runners of all ages. Awards will be given for overall male and female winners, as well as the top two finishers in various age categories, ensuring everyone has a chance to shine. Each participant will also receive a VSU Cross Country bumper sticker as a fun memento of the day. Don’t miss out on this vibrant community event—mark your calendars and get ready to lace up your running shoes for a fantastic Labor Day celebration!
Organiser's Description
LABOR DAY 5K
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 5K STARTS @ 7:30AM
FUNDRAISER FOR THE VSU XC TEAMS
MEET THE VSU CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS!
5K COURSE: STARTS ON SUSTELLA AVENUE, TURN RIGHT ONTO BAYTREE ROAD, TURN LEFT ONTO NORTH OAK STREET, TURN RIGHT ONTO MOORE STREET, TURN RIGHT ONTO WILLIAMS STREET, TURN RIGHT ONTO MARY STREET, TURN RIGHT ONTO SUSTELLA AVENUE AND FINISH IN THE VSU COMPLEX PARKING LOT ON SUSTELLA AVENUE. ONE LOOP COURSE.
ADDRESS: VSU COMPLEX 401 BAYTREE ROAD VALDOSTA 31602 PARKING LOT DRIVEWAY IS ON SUSTELLA AVENUE.
AWARDS: OVERALL FEMALE/MALE, MASTER FEMALE/MALE TOP 2 IN EACH AGE GROUP 11 & UNDER, 12 TO 14, 15 TO 19, 20 TO 29, 30 TO 39, 40 TO 49, 50 TO 59, 60 TO 69 AND 70 & OVER.
ITEMS GIVEN AWAY: EACH PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE A VSU CROSS COUNTRY BUMPER STICKER. THERE IS NO T-SHIRT OFFERED THIS IS A NO FRILL EVENT.
ENTRY FEE:
. $15.00 THROUGH 08/31/2025 BY 2:59PM.
. $20.00 FOR ALL ENTRANTS ON RACE DAY SEPTEMBER 1.
. THERE IS A FAMILY DISCOUNT THROUGH 08/31/2025 OF $45.00 [FAMILIES OF 4 WITH PARENT(S)/CHILDREN 18 AND UNDER OF AGE]
. NO FAMILY DISCOUNT OFFERED ON RACE DAY ALL RACE DAY $20 FEE.
RACE COURSE CLOSES AT 8:30AM - ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE FINISHED WITHIN 1 HOUR, BY 8:30AM.
PLEASE BRING EXACT CHANGE NO REFUNDS, NO SWAPPING. CASH OR CHECKS MADE PAYABLE TO TODD SMOOT - A COURSE/LINE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: CALL TODD SMOOT AT A COURSE/LINE229-630-1455 - LEAVE A MESSAGE
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 5K STARTS @ 7:30AM
FUNDRAISER FOR THE VSU XC TEAMS
MEET THE VSU CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS!
5K COURSE: STARTS ON SUSTELLA AVENUE, TURN RIGHT ONTO BAYTREE ROAD, TURN LEFT ONTO NORTH OAK STREET, TURN RIGHT ONTO MOORE STREET, TURN RIGHT ONTO WILLIAMS STREET, TURN RIGHT ONTO MARY STREET, TURN RIGHT ONTO SUSTELLA AVENUE AND FINISH IN THE VSU COMPLEX PARKING LOT ON SUSTELLA AVENUE. ONE LOOP COURSE.
ADDRESS: VSU COMPLEX 401 BAYTREE ROAD VALDOSTA 31602 PARKING LOT DRIVEWAY IS ON SUSTELLA AVENUE.
AWARDS: OVERALL FEMALE/MALE, MASTER FEMALE/MALE TOP 2 IN EACH AGE GROUP 11 & UNDER, 12 TO 14, 15 TO 19, 20 TO 29, 30 TO 39, 40 TO 49, 50 TO 59, 60 TO 69 AND 70 & OVER.
ITEMS GIVEN AWAY: EACH PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE A VSU CROSS COUNTRY BUMPER STICKER. THERE IS NO T-SHIRT OFFERED THIS IS A NO FRILL EVENT.
ENTRY FEE:
. $15.00 THROUGH 08/31/2025 BY 2:59PM.
. $20.00 FOR ALL ENTRANTS ON RACE DAY SEPTEMBER 1.
. THERE IS A FAMILY DISCOUNT THROUGH 08/31/2025 OF $45.00 [FAMILIES OF 4 WITH PARENT(S)/CHILDREN 18 AND UNDER OF AGE]
. NO FAMILY DISCOUNT OFFERED ON RACE DAY ALL RACE DAY $20 FEE.
RACE COURSE CLOSES AT 8:30AM - ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE FINISHED WITHIN 1 HOUR, BY 8:30AM.
PLEASE BRING EXACT CHANGE NO REFUNDS, NO SWAPPING. CASH OR CHECKS MADE PAYABLE TO TODD SMOOT - A COURSE/LINE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: CALL TODD SMOOT AT A COURSE/LINE229-630-1455 - LEAVE A MESSAGE
Races
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5k
Incl. $1.90 Fee & VState Cross Country Bumper Sticker
Mon 1st September 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$16.90
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