Okefenokee Swamp Run
- Date Sat 14th March 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Waycross, Georgia
- Price $15.00 - $35.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 10km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of adventure at the 48th annual Okefenokee Swamp Run on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Waycross, Ware County! This iconic event, celebrated as one of the oldest continuous races in South Georgia, promises a unique cross-country experience on a scenic, mostly-dirt course winding through the stunning Okefenokee Swamp Park and the surrounding Dixon Memorial Forest.
Participants can choose from a challenging 10K race starting at 9 AM or a fun 1-mile run kicking off at 10:30 AM. With packet pickup beginning at 8 AM, you'll have plenty of time to get ready for the excitement ahead. Each runner will receive a high-quality performance t-shirt and a free pass to explore the captivating Swamp Park, a $18 value! Join us in supporting the preservation of the swamp's remarkable creatures and natural beauty while enjoying a fantastic day of fitness and community spirit. Don’t miss out on the awards for top finishers, including overall and age group categories! Mark your calendars for this unforgettable race day adventure!
Participants can choose from a challenging 10K race starting at 9 AM or a fun 1-mile run kicking off at 10:30 AM. With packet pickup beginning at 8 AM, you'll have plenty of time to get ready for the excitement ahead. Each runner will receive a high-quality performance t-shirt and a free pass to explore the captivating Swamp Park, a $18 value! Join us in supporting the preservation of the swamp's remarkable creatures and natural beauty while enjoying a fantastic day of fitness and community spirit. Don’t miss out on the awards for top finishers, including overall and age group categories! Mark your calendars for this unforgettable race day adventure!
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 benefit 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 benefit 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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