New Years Day 5K & Half Marathon
- Date Thu 1st January 2026
- Time 8:50AM EST
- Location Cumming, Georgia
- Price $29.60
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Kick off the New Year with enthusiasm at the New Year's Day 5K & Half Marathon on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in Cumming, Forsyth! This vibrant event invites runners and walkers of all levels to join in the fun as they celebrate the arrival of 2026. Participants can choose between two exciting distances: the 5K and the half marathon, both designed to bring the community together in a festive atmosphere. With registration priced at just $26, you won’t want to miss the chance to secure your spot and a coveted finisher medal—available to the first 500 participants.
The event kicks off at 9:00 AM at North Forsyth Middle School, featuring a fantastic course lined with music to keep your spirits high. There will be awards for the top performers across various categories, ensuring everyone has a chance to shine. If you can't make it in person, don't worry! You can still participate virtually and receive your finisher medal and swag delivered right to your door. Join us to embrace the New Year with health, happiness, and a run that sets the tone for a fantastic 2026!
The event kicks off at 9:00 AM at North Forsyth Middle School, featuring a fantastic course lined with music to keep your spirits high. There will be awards for the top performers across various categories, ensuring everyone has a chance to shine. If you can't make it in person, don't worry! You can still participate virtually and receive your finisher medal and swag delivered right to your door. Join us to embrace the New Year with health, happiness, and a run that sets the tone for a fantastic 2026!
Organiser's Description
It's never too early to start thinking ahead!
We're starting 2026 the only way we know how, with a race! After you ring in the New Year, take a nap then come out, and join us and RUN (or walk) into the New Year! We're putting on the #NYD5K or #NYD5K&HALFMARATHON.
We thought it would be appropriate to kiss 2025 goodbye, and are offering the NYD5K and #NYDHALFMARATHON for just $26! We'll have the same great course, music & an awesome Finisher Medal! Make sure you're registered, as we'll only be offering Finisher Medals for the first 500 participants (we ran out last year!). We'll have shirts as an additional purchase for $25.
If you're not ready to be out & about, join us for the virtual 5K, OR virtual Half Marathon & we will ship you your swag (continental US only; lower 48 states)! Virtual participants will receive a Finisher Medal and shot at awards! Purchase your commemorative NYD 2025 shirt for just $25.
We'll start at 9:00 AM at North Forsyth Middle School in Cumming, & we'll have awards in the following categories: Top 3 Overall M/F, Top 3 Masters M/F, Top 3 Grand Masters M/F, Top 3 Senior Masters M/F, & Top 3 in all the usual 5 year Age Groups 10 & Under through 80+!
We're starting 2026 the only way we know how, with a race! After you ring in the New Year, take a nap then come out, and join us and RUN (or walk) into the New Year! We're putting on the #NYD5K or #NYD5K&HALFMARATHON.
We thought it would be appropriate to kiss 2025 goodbye, and are offering the NYD5K and #NYDHALFMARATHON for just $26! We'll have the same great course, music & an awesome Finisher Medal! Make sure you're registered, as we'll only be offering Finisher Medals for the first 500 participants (we ran out last year!). We'll have shirts as an additional purchase for $25.
If you're not ready to be out & about, join us for the virtual 5K, OR virtual Half Marathon & we will ship you your swag (continental US only; lower 48 states)! Virtual participants will receive a Finisher Medal and shot at awards! Purchase your commemorative NYD 2025 shirt for just $25.
We'll start at 9:00 AM at North Forsyth Middle School in Cumming, & we'll have awards in the following categories: Top 3 Overall M/F, Top 3 Masters M/F, Top 3 Grand Masters M/F, Top 3 Senior Masters M/F, & Top 3 in all the usual 5 year Age Groups 10 & Under through 80+!
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.60 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Thu 1st January 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$29.60
Come out on New Years Day morning and put your feet on the ground at an event to bring in the new year, and get you a great start on those resolutions. -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.60 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
$29.60
Out of town for New Years? Or maybe you're just going to be up late the night before. Either way, you can still score yourself a finisher medal and a shot at some awards. -
Half Marathon
Incl. $3.60 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Thu 1st January 2026 (8:50AM EST)
$29.60
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Virtual Half Marathon
Incl. $3.60 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
$29.60
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3645 Coal Mountain Rd, North Forsyth Middle School, Cumming, 30028, GA, United States
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