Roopville Hornet 5K
- Date Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Roopville, Georgia
- Price $14.78 - $22.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the 15th Annual Roopville Hornet 5K race on Saturday, September 19, 2026! Set in the picturesque town of Roopville, Carroll, this certified course takes participants through scenic rolling hills and beautiful pasture lands, providing an unforgettable racing experience. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a newcomer, this event welcomes everyone, with a special student registration rate of just $15 for ages 1-17.
Runners and spectators alike can enjoy a vibrant atmosphere starting at Roopville Elementary School, where packet pickup will take place on Friday and race day registration opens at 7 am. The Dash to the Finish kicks off at 8:00 am, followed by the main 5K race at 8:30 am. With awards for various age divisions and exciting prize drawings after the race, this is an event you won't want to miss! Plus, enjoy local treats from Pelican's Sno Balls and food trucks while supporting a great cause, as proceeds benefit the PTO of Roopville Elementary School. Mark your calendars and join the community for a fantastic day of racing, camaraderie, and celebration—rain or shine!
Runners and spectators alike can enjoy a vibrant atmosphere starting at Roopville Elementary School, where packet pickup will take place on Friday and race day registration opens at 7 am. The Dash to the Finish kicks off at 8:00 am, followed by the main 5K race at 8:30 am. With awards for various age divisions and exciting prize drawings after the race, this is an event you won't want to miss! Plus, enjoy local treats from Pelican's Sno Balls and food trucks while supporting a great cause, as proceeds benefit the PTO of Roopville Elementary School. Mark your calendars and join the community for a fantastic day of racing, camaraderie, and celebration—rain or shine!
Organiser's Description
We are hitting a big milestone this year. Be apart of the 15th Annual Roopville Hornet 5K race on Saturday, September 19, 2026. This certified course offers the fun racing experience in Roopville with scenic rolling hills and pasture lands near the downtown. Proceeds benefit the PTO of Roopville Elementary School. If you are registering as a student between the ages of 1-17 the price is automatically reduced to $15 and applied during the online check-out for the 5K race.
Important information to note:
Location- Roopville Elementary School (RES)
Packet pickup: Friday at the elementary school from 2:20-5 pm and beginning race day at 7am along with race day registration at 7am
Dash to the Finish: 8:00 am
Roopville Hornet 5K: 8:30 am
Pelican's Sno Balls and local food truck.
Race day parking is available behind the elementary school. This is very convenient to both the start and finish line, please take advantage of this great area to park!
This race is USATF Certified Course: GA21017WC [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=m&id=1101]! Making it a Peachtree Road Race qualifier!
Awards will be given to the following male and female age divisions in the 5K race: Awards are based on chip timing.
9 and under, 10-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. As well as awards to top Overall Male and Female Finisher based upon gun time.
Dash to the Finish awards to the top three finishers and ribbons to all who participate.
Don't miss great drawings for prizes following the race that you don't want to miss!
Race t-shirts are available to all pre-registered 5K runners. Participants that register by 8/22/2026 are guaranteed a race shirt. If registering after this date does not guarantee correct shirt size or shirt may not be available. Register early for an awesome race shirt to support and market Roopville Elementary School!
Race Day festivities are a fundraising event and planned whether rain or shine. No refunds available as this is considered a donation to the RES PTO.
Important information to note:
Location- Roopville Elementary School (RES)
Packet pickup: Friday at the elementary school from 2:20-5 pm and beginning race day at 7am along with race day registration at 7am
Dash to the Finish: 8:00 am
Roopville Hornet 5K: 8:30 am
Pelican's Sno Balls and local food truck.
Race day parking is available behind the elementary school. This is very convenient to both the start and finish line, please take advantage of this great area to park!
This race is USATF Certified Course: GA21017WC [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=m&id=1101]! Making it a Peachtree Road Race qualifier!
Awards will be given to the following male and female age divisions in the 5K race: Awards are based on chip timing.
9 and under, 10-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. As well as awards to top Overall Male and Female Finisher based upon gun time.
Dash to the Finish awards to the top three finishers and ribbons to all who participate.
Don't miss great drawings for prizes following the race that you don't want to miss!
Race t-shirts are available to all pre-registered 5K runners. Participants that register by 8/22/2026 are guaranteed a race shirt. If registering after this date does not guarantee correct shirt size or shirt may not be available. Register early for an awesome race shirt to support and market Roopville Elementary School!
Race Day festivities are a fundraising event and planned whether rain or shine. No refunds available as this is considered a donation to the RES PTO.
Races
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Roopville Hornet 5K
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$22.20
The race will begin in the main parking lot of Roopville Elementary School. -
Dash to the Finish
Incl. $1.78 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$14.78
OPENS 15 MAYChildren in Pre-k through fifth grade can dash across the finish line from a distance of about 1/4 of a mile!
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