Macon Labor Day Road Race
- Date Mon 7th September 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Macon, Georgia
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 49th Annual Macon Labor Day Road Race, taking place on Monday, September 7th, 2026, in the vibrant city of Macon, Bibb! This exciting event invites runners of all ages to participate in either a thrilling 5K or a challenging 10K race. Both courses boast fast, point-to-point paths that take you through the heart of downtown Macon and into the beautiful Carolyn Crayton Park (Central City Park).
This family-friendly race is USATF certified, making it a fantastic opportunity to qualify for next year's prestigious Peachtree Road Race. Participants will enjoy chip timing and receive a stylish technical fabric, gender-specific shirt to commemorate the event. For those looking to add a competitive twist, don’t miss out on the team competitions! Be sure to pick up your race packet at OrthoGeorgia before race day to ensure a smooth start. Mark your calendars for an unforgettable day of fun, fitness, and community spirit!
This family-friendly race is USATF certified, making it a fantastic opportunity to qualify for next year's prestigious Peachtree Road Race. Participants will enjoy chip timing and receive a stylish technical fabric, gender-specific shirt to commemorate the event. For those looking to add a competitive twist, don’t miss out on the team competitions! Be sure to pick up your race packet at OrthoGeorgia before race day to ensure a smooth start. Mark your calendars for an unforgettable day of fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
49th Annual Macon Labor Day Road Race
Join us for a family-friendly Macon tradition. The 5K and 10K races feature fast, point-to-point courses that lead through downtown Macon and into Carolyn Crayton Park (Central City Park). The race features chip timing and both courses are USATF certified and can serve as a qualifier for next years Peachtree Road Race. Participants receive a technical fabric, gender-specific shirt. For even more fun, enter one of the team competitions. Bring the whole family!
THIS IS A MACON TRACKS/ORTHOGEOGIA POINTS SERIES
Packet Pick-up: OrthoGeorgia at 3708 Northside Drive.
All runners are encouraged to pick up their packets before race day. You may pick up packets for friends and family. Packets not picked up will be brought to the appropriate starting line.
Saturday, Sept. 5 from 9-1 pm
Sunday, Sept. 6 from 1-5 pm
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Join us for a family-friendly Macon tradition. The 5K and 10K races feature fast, point-to-point courses that lead through downtown Macon and into Carolyn Crayton Park (Central City Park). The race features chip timing and both courses are USATF certified and can serve as a qualifier for next years Peachtree Road Race. Participants receive a technical fabric, gender-specific shirt. For even more fun, enter one of the team competitions. Bring the whole family!
THIS IS A MACON TRACKS/ORTHOGEOGIA POINTS SERIES
Packet Pick-up: OrthoGeorgia at 3708 Northside Drive.
All runners are encouraged to pick up their packets before race day. You may pick up packets for friends and family. Packets not picked up will be brought to the appropriate starting line.
Saturday, Sept. 5 from 9-1 pm
Sunday, Sept. 6 from 1-5 pm
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Races
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5k
Mon 7th September 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
Free
CLOSEDStart Locations and start times The 5K starts at 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of Vineville Ave. & Pio Nono Ave (address: 2591 Vineville Avenue). Park at the Vineville Baptist Church or the Georgia Academy for the Blind. The 10K starts at 8:00 a.m. at Forsyth Rd, 1 mile south of Tucker Rd. and Wesleyan College (address: 4553 Forsyth Road). Park at Rivoli Crossing Shopping Center on Forsyth Road. The 1-Mile Fun Run starts at 9:30 a.m. near the finish line for the 5K & 10K in Carolyn Crayton Park (Central City Park) on Willie Smokie Glover Drive. View the 5K and 10K course map or Fun Run course map for start and finish locations. Bus transportation will be provided back to the 5K and 10K starting lines after the race. -
10k
Mon 7th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED
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