New Years Day 5K & Half Marathon
- Date Fri 1st January 2027
- Time 8:50AM EST
- Location Cumming, Georgia
- Price $25.60
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Kick off the New Year with an exhilarating start at the New Year's Day 5K & Half Marathon on Friday, January 1, 2027, in Cumming, Forsyth! This exciting event invites runners and walkers of all levels to join in the fun as you bid farewell to 2026 and embrace the fresh possibilities of 2027. Choose between the New Year's Day 5K or the Half Marathon, both offered at an unbeatable price of just $27. The race will commence at 9:00 AM from North Forsyth Middle School, promising a fantastic course filled with lively music and a vibrant atmosphere.
Participants will receive a coveted Finisher Medal, with the option to purchase a commemorative race shirt for $25. For those who prefer to celebrate from home, a virtual option is available for both the 5K and Half Marathon, with swag shipped directly to your door (continental US only)! Don’t miss the chance to earn overall and age-group awards in 5-year categories starting from 10 & under. Join us for a memorable New Year's celebration that combines fitness, fun, and community spirit!
Participants will receive a coveted Finisher Medal, with the option to purchase a commemorative race shirt for $25. For those who prefer to celebrate from home, a virtual option is available for both the 5K and Half Marathon, with swag shipped directly to your door (continental US only)! Don’t miss the chance to earn overall and age-group awards in 5-year categories starting from 10 & under. Join us for a memorable New Year's celebration that combines fitness, fun, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
It's never too early to start thinking ahead!
We're starting 2027 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 2026 goodbye, and are offering the New Year's Day 5K or New Year's Day Half Marathon for just $27! 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. Purchase your commemorative NYD 2027 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 2027 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 2026 goodbye, and are offering the New Year's Day 5K or New Year's Day Half Marathon for just $27! 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. Purchase your commemorative NYD 2027 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
Fri 1st January 2027 (9:00AM EST)
$25.60
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
$25.60
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
Fri 1st January 2027 (8:50AM EST)
$25.60
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Virtual Half Marathon
Incl. $3.60 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
$25.60
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3645 Coal Mountain Rd, North Forsyth Middle School, Cumming, 30028, GA, United States
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