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 unforgettable experience at the 49th Annual Okefenokee Swamp Run, taking place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the beautiful Waycross, Ware County, Georgia. This iconic event invites runners of all ages to embrace the great outdoors with a thrilling cross-country adventure through the scenic trails of Okefenokee Swamp Park. Participants can choose between a challenging 10K Trail Run, beginning at 9:00 am, or a fun and family-friendly 1-Mile Fun Run at 10:30 am.
As one of the longest-running races in South Georgia, the Okefenokee Swamp Run offers a unique opportunity to run on mostly dirt trails surrounded by breathtaking natural terrain. With indoor facilities available, runners can enjoy a comfortable experience from start to finish. Plus, all participants receive free park admission, valued at $18, and a high-quality performance T-shirt! Join us for a day filled with excitement, camaraderie, and a deep appreciation for nature, all while supporting the conservation efforts of the Okefenokee Swamp Park. Don’t miss out on this cherished tradition that celebrates health, fitness, and the great outdoors!
As one of the longest-running races in South Georgia, the Okefenokee Swamp Run offers a unique opportunity to run on mostly dirt trails surrounded by breathtaking natural terrain. With indoor facilities available, runners can enjoy a comfortable experience from start to finish. Plus, all participants receive free park admission, valued at $18, and a high-quality performance T-shirt! Join us for a day filled with excitement, camaraderie, and a deep appreciation for nature, all while supporting the conservation efforts of the Okefenokee Swamp Park. Don’t miss out on this cherished tradition that celebrates health, fitness, and the great outdoors!
Organiser's Description
RUN THE SWAMP: A SOUTH GEORGIA TRADITION
JOIN US FOR A CROSS-COUNTRY ADVENTURE AT THE 49TH ANNUAL SWAMP RUN, HELD AT OKEFENOKEE SWAMP PARK IN WAYCROSS. ONE OF THE LONGEST CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING RACES IN SOUTH GEORGIA, THIS BELOVED EVENT INVITES RUNNERS TO EXPERIENCE A MOSTLY DIRT, TRAIL-STYLE COURSE.
The race begins and ends inside Okefenokee Swamp Parkyes, with indoor bathrooms at the start and finish. Expect natural terrain, wide-open scenery, and a course that rewards both effort and curiosity.
Proceeds benefit Okefenokee Swamp Park, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to fostering a deep connection with nature and conserving its ecological health through stewardship, education, and outdoor recreation in and around the Okefenokee.
FREE PARK ADMISSION TO ALL PARTICIPANTS ($18 VALUE) AND A HIGH QUALITY PREFORMANCE T-SHIRT.
Race Day Schedule
Packet Pickup | 8:00 am
Okefenokee Swamp Annex Building
5700 Okefenokee Swamp Park Rd
Race Times
10K Trail Run 9:00 am
1-Mile Fun Run 10:30 am
Awards
Top Male and Female Finishers
Overall
Masters (40+)
Top 3 Finishers in 10-Year Age Groups
Final age group is 70+
The Swamp Run is hosted by Okefenokee Swamp Park and co-hosted by the Golden Isles Track Club.
JOIN US FOR A CROSS-COUNTRY ADVENTURE AT THE 49TH ANNUAL SWAMP RUN, HELD AT OKEFENOKEE SWAMP PARK IN WAYCROSS. ONE OF THE LONGEST CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING RACES IN SOUTH GEORGIA, THIS BELOVED EVENT INVITES RUNNERS TO EXPERIENCE A MOSTLY DIRT, TRAIL-STYLE COURSE.
The race begins and ends inside Okefenokee Swamp Parkyes, with indoor bathrooms at the start and finish. Expect natural terrain, wide-open scenery, and a course that rewards both effort and curiosity.
Proceeds benefit Okefenokee Swamp Park, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to fostering a deep connection with nature and conserving its ecological health through stewardship, education, and outdoor recreation in and around the Okefenokee.
FREE PARK ADMISSION TO ALL PARTICIPANTS ($18 VALUE) AND A HIGH QUALITY PREFORMANCE T-SHIRT.
Race Day Schedule
Packet Pickup | 8:00 am
Okefenokee Swamp Annex Building
5700 Okefenokee Swamp Park Rd
Race Times
10K Trail Run 9:00 am
1-Mile Fun Run 10:30 am
Awards
Top Male and Female Finishers
Overall
Masters (40+)
Top 3 Finishers in 10-Year Age Groups
Final age group is 70+
The Swamp Run is hosted by Okefenokee Swamp Park and co-hosted by the Golden Isles Track Club.
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5700 Okefenokee Swamp Park Rd, Waycross, 31503, GA, United States
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