Rock & Run 5K | 3K Walk Returns August 8, 2026!
- Date Sat 8th August 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Athens, Georgia
- Price $27.50 - $43.40
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to put on your running shoes for the highly anticipated Rock & Run 5K and 3K Walk, returning to Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, August 8, 2026! This vibrant event promises a fantastic day filled with fitness, fun, and community spirit at the VFW Post 2872. Whether you're an avid runner aiming for a personal best in the 5K or prefer the more leisurely pace of the 3K Community Walk, there's something for everyone. Participants will receive a race shirt and finisher recognition, making this event not just a race, but a memorable experience.
Mark your calendars and join fellow runners, walkers, families, and supporters for a morning dedicated to health and togetherness. Each registration, sponsorship, or donation contributes to valuable community initiatives and scholarship opportunities, helping to create a lasting impact in Athens and beyond. So, whether you plan to run, walk, volunteer, or cheer from the sidelines, come be a part of this uplifting event on August 8, 2026, and help us build stronger communities, one step at a time!
Mark your calendars and join fellow runners, walkers, families, and supporters for a morning dedicated to health and togetherness. Each registration, sponsorship, or donation contributes to valuable community initiatives and scholarship opportunities, helping to create a lasting impact in Athens and beyond. So, whether you plan to run, walk, volunteer, or cheer from the sidelines, come be a part of this uplifting event on August 8, 2026, and help us build stronger communities, one step at a time!
Organiser's Description
Mark your calendars and get ready to lace up your sneakers!
The ROCK & RUN 5K | 3K WALK returns to Athens, Georgia on SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2026, bringing together runners, walkers, families, and community supporters for a morning of fitness, fellowship, and impact.
Whether you're chasing a personal record, enjoying a walk with friends, or supporting a meaningful cause, there's a place for you at the starting line.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Location: VFW Post 2872 Athens, Georgia
5K Run
3K Community Walk
Race Shirt Included with Registration
Finisher Recognition
WHY WE RUN
Every registration, sponsorship, and donation helps support community-focused initiatives and scholarship opportunities that create lasting impact in Athens and beyond.
Together, we're building stronger communitiesone step at a time.
Whether you run, walk, volunteer, sponsor, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation helps make a difference.
We can't wait to see you at the starting line on August 8, 2026!
The Rock & Run 5K | 3K Walk Team
The ROCK & RUN 5K | 3K WALK returns to Athens, Georgia on SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2026, bringing together runners, walkers, families, and community supporters for a morning of fitness, fellowship, and impact.
Whether you're chasing a personal record, enjoying a walk with friends, or supporting a meaningful cause, there's a place for you at the starting line.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Location: VFW Post 2872 Athens, Georgia
5K Run
3K Community Walk
Race Shirt Included with Registration
Finisher Recognition
WHY WE RUN
Every registration, sponsorship, and donation helps support community-focused initiatives and scholarship opportunities that create lasting impact in Athens and beyond.
Together, we're building stronger communitiesone step at a time.
Whether you run, walk, volunteer, sponsor, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation helps make a difference.
We can't wait to see you at the starting line on August 8, 2026!
The Rock & Run 5K | 3K Walk Team
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th August 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$38.10
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3K Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th August 2026 (8:35AM EDT)
$32.80
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Virtual 5K Run
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
$43.40
Run your 5K anywhere, keep track of your time and submit by noon on August 9, 2025, using the Results tab of this registration site. -
Virtual 3K Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.10
Run your 5K anywhere, keep track of your time and submit by noon on August 9, 2025, using the Results tab of this registration site. -
Supporter Registration
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.50
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835 Sunset Drive, VFW 2872, Athens, 30606, GA, United States
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