Okefenokee Swamp Run
- Date Sat 8th March 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Waycross, Georgia
- Price $15.00 - $35.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 10km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of adventure at the 48th Annual Okefenokee Swamp Run on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Waycross, Ware! This beloved event, steeped in tradition, takes you on a unique cross-country journey through the stunning landscapes of the Okefenokee Swamp Park and Dixon Memorial Forest. Runners can choose between a challenging 10K and a fun 1-mile race, making it perfect for participants of all skill levels.
Starting and finishing inside the Okefenokee Swamp Park, this race features a mostly dirt course that showcases the natural beauty of the area. With indoor bathrooms available and a free pass to explore the park on race day, participants will enjoy a great experience from start to finish. Plus, you’ll receive a high-quality performance t-shirt to commemorate your achievement! Join us for a day filled with excitement, community spirit, and the chance to support the conservation efforts of the Okefenokee Swamp Park. Don’t miss out on being part of this iconic South Georgia race!
Starting and finishing inside the Okefenokee Swamp Park, this race features a mostly dirt course that showcases the natural beauty of the area. With indoor bathrooms available and a free pass to explore the park on race day, participants will enjoy a great experience from start to finish. Plus, you’ll receive a high-quality performance t-shirt to commemorate your achievement! Join us for a day filled with excitement, community spirit, and the chance to support the conservation efforts of the Okefenokee Swamp Park. Don’t miss out on being part of this iconic South Georgia race!
Organiser's Description
BACK TO IT"S TRADITIONAL DATE OF MARCH!
Join us for another cross-country adventure at the Okefenokee Swamp Park in Waycross for the 48th annual Swamp Run! This race is one of the second oldest continuous races in South Georgia. A unique, mostly-dirt course on forest service roads through the beautiful area around the park and Dixon Memorial Forest. The starting and finishing line is inside the Okefenokee Swamp Park and has indoor bathrooms!
Proceeds benefits the Okefenokee Swamp Park, a 501c3 dedicated to the preservation of the swamp's unique creatures, history and natural beauty!
Each participant gets a free pass to enter the Swamp Park on race day! This pass normally costs $18.
A high-quality performance t-shirt.
Check it out: Okefenokee Swamp Park - Okefenokee Swamp Park & Adventures [https://okeswamp.org/okefenokee-swamp-park/]
RACE TIMES
Packet Pickup at 8 am
10k at 9 am
1 Mile at 10:30 am
PACKET PICKUP
Okefenokee Swamp Annex building
5700 Okefenokee Swamp Park Rd
8 am Saturday
Awards:
TOP 1 in male and female finishers: OVERALL, MASTERS (40+)
TOP 3 in 10-year age groups (last Age Group is 70+)
The race is hosted by the OKEFENOKEE SWAMP PARK and co-hosted by the OKEFENOKEE TRACK & CYCLING CLUB, and the GOLDEN ISLES TRACK CLUB
Join us for another cross-country adventure at the Okefenokee Swamp Park in Waycross for the 48th annual Swamp Run! This race is one of the second oldest continuous races in South Georgia. A unique, mostly-dirt course on forest service roads through the beautiful area around the park and Dixon Memorial Forest. The starting and finishing line is inside the Okefenokee Swamp Park and has indoor bathrooms!
Proceeds benefits the Okefenokee Swamp Park, a 501c3 dedicated to the preservation of the swamp's unique creatures, history and natural beauty!
Each participant gets a free pass to enter the Swamp Park on race day! This pass normally costs $18.
A high-quality performance t-shirt.
Check it out: Okefenokee Swamp Park - Okefenokee Swamp Park & Adventures [https://okeswamp.org/okefenokee-swamp-park/]
RACE TIMES
Packet Pickup at 8 am
10k at 9 am
1 Mile at 10:30 am
PACKET PICKUP
Okefenokee Swamp Annex building
5700 Okefenokee Swamp Park Rd
8 am Saturday
Awards:
TOP 1 in male and female finishers: OVERALL, MASTERS (40+)
TOP 3 in 10-year age groups (last Age Group is 70+)
The race is hosted by the OKEFENOKEE SWAMP PARK and co-hosted by the OKEFENOKEE TRACK & CYCLING CLUB, and the GOLDEN ISLES TRACK CLUB
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