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
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Event summary
Kick off the New Year with an exhilarating start at the New Year's Day 5K & Half Marathon on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in Cumming, Forsyth! Join fellow runners and walkers as you leave 2025 behind and step into the new year with health and vitality. This festive event features two exciting race options: the 5K and the Half Marathon, both designed to inspire everyone to get moving after the holiday celebrations.
Starting at 9:00 AM at North Forsyth Middle School, participants can enjoy a fantastic course complemented by lively music and the promise of an awesome Finisher Medal. For just $26, you can secure your spot in this memorable race, with the option to purchase a commemorative event shirt for $25. Not ready to join in person? You can still participate virtually and have your race swag shipped directly to you within the continental U.S. Plus, all participants are eligible for overall and age-group awards, with categories starting from 10 & under. Don’t miss this chance to embrace the New Year with fitness and fun!
Starting at 9:00 AM at North Forsyth Middle School, participants can enjoy a fantastic course complemented by lively music and the promise of an awesome Finisher Medal. For just $26, you can secure your spot in this memorable race, with the option to purchase a commemorative event shirt for $25. Not ready to join in person? You can still participate virtually and have your race swag shipped directly to you within the continental U.S. Plus, all participants are eligible for overall and age-group awards, with categories starting from 10 & under. Don’t miss this chance to embrace the New Year with fitness and fun!
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 New Year's Day 5K and New Year's Day Half Marathon.
We thought it would be appropriate to kiss 2025 goodbye, and are offering the New Year's Day 5K or New Year's Day Half Marathon for just $26! We'll have the same great course, music and an awesome Finisher Medal! We'll have shirts as an additional purchase for $25.
We will be starting at 9:00 am at North Forsyth Middle School in Cumming, GA.
If you're not ready to be out and 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 2026 shirt for just $25.
Well also be presenting overall and age-group awards for each distance in the usual 5-year categories starting at 10 & under.
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 New Year's Day 5K and New Year's Day Half Marathon.
We thought it would be appropriate to kiss 2025 goodbye, and are offering the New Year's Day 5K or New Year's Day Half Marathon for just $26! We'll have the same great course, music and an awesome Finisher Medal! We'll have shirts as an additional purchase for $25.
We will be starting at 9:00 am at North Forsyth Middle School in Cumming, GA.
If you're not ready to be out and 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 2026 shirt for just $25.
Well also be presenting overall and age-group awards for each distance in the usual 5-year categories starting at 10 & under.
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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