Roopville Hornet 5K
- Date Sat 20th September 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Roopville, Georgia
- Price $14.78 - $22.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the 14th Annual Roopville Hornet 5K, taking place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in the charming town of Roopville, Carroll. This USATF certified race features a scenic course that winds through rolling hills and picturesque pasture lands, making it a perfect backdrop for both seasoned runners and beginners alike. The 5K race kicks off at 8:30 AM, following the exciting Dash to the Finish at 8:00 AM.
Participants can look forward to a vibrant race day atmosphere with local food trucks and refreshments from Pelican's Sno Balls. Registration is just $15 for students aged 1-17, and awards will be presented to top finishers in various age divisions, along with overall male and female champions. Don’t forget to pick up your race packet on Friday from 2:20 to 5 PM at Roopville Elementary School, or on race day starting at 7 AM. With great prizes and a chance to support the Roopville Elementary School PTO, this is one event you won’t want to miss! Sign up early to secure your race shirt and join the fun!
Participants can look forward to a vibrant race day atmosphere with local food trucks and refreshments from Pelican's Sno Balls. Registration is just $15 for students aged 1-17, and awards will be presented to top finishers in various age divisions, along with overall male and female champions. Don’t forget to pick up your race packet on Friday from 2:20 to 5 PM at Roopville Elementary School, or on race day starting at 7 AM. With great prizes and a chance to support the Roopville Elementary School PTO, this is one event you won’t want to miss! Sign up early to secure your race shirt and join the fun!
Organiser's Description
Join us for the 14th Annual Roopville Hornet 5K race on Saturday, September 20, 2025. 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! 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 8/23/2025 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!
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! 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 8/23/2025 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!
Races
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Roopville Hornet 5K
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025 (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 20th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$14.78
Children 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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