Run for the Rhodos 5K
- Date Sat 25th April 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Hiawassee, Georgia
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the vibrant Run for the Rhodos 5K, taking place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in the picturesque town of Hiawassee, Georgia. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, this unique running experience invites both runners and walkers to enjoy a scenic woodland trail that winds through a breathtaking rhododendron garden in full bloom.
Participants will not only enjoy the beauty of nature but also contribute to the ongoing mission of Hamilton Gardens to "Fuel Nature." The event promises a festive atmosphere with exciting prizes for top finishers, including honorary awards for the fastest male, female, and master’s (65+) competitors, as well as a special local love basket for children under 12. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this blossoming celebration while supporting a great cause! Register by April 8, 2026, to receive a stylish Rhodo race tee featuring Buzz Bee. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and floral splendor!
Participants will not only enjoy the beauty of nature but also contribute to the ongoing mission of Hamilton Gardens to "Fuel Nature." The event promises a festive atmosphere with exciting prizes for top finishers, including honorary awards for the fastest male, female, and master’s (65+) competitors, as well as a special local love basket for children under 12. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this blossoming celebration while supporting a great cause! Register by April 8, 2026, to receive a stylish Rhodo race tee featuring Buzz Bee. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and floral splendor!
Organiser's Description
RUN FOR THE RHODOS IS A UNIQUE, BLOSSOMING EVENT PRESENTED BY _HAMILTON GARDENS_ OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RICH _GEORGIA MOUNTAIN FAIRGROUNDS_ NESTLED IN EXCEPTIONALLY SCENIC HIAWASSEE, GEORGIA.
THIS RUNNER/WALKER FRIENDLY 5K EXPERIENCE OFFERS RACERS A WOODLAND TRAIL COURSE THAT IMMERSES YOU IN OUR RAVISHING RHODODENDRON GARDEN WHILE IN ITS FULL BLOOM SPLENDOR!
THE PROCEEDS FROM YOUR PARTICIPATION IN OUR 2026 RHODO FEST GARDEN RUN WILL SUPPORT HAMILTON GARDEN'S ON-GOING MISSION TO _FUEL NATURE!_
ALL PARTICIPANTS REGISTERED BEFORE APRIL 8, 2026, WILL RECEIVE A RHODO RACE TEE FEATURING BUZZ BEE!
HONORARY FINISHER AWARDS
_1ST FINISHING MALE, FEMALE, AND MASTER'S FINISHER (65 YEARS AND OLDER) _
A HIAWASSEE, GEORGIA LOCAL LOVE BASKET FILLED TO THE RIM WITH GOODIES.
1ST CHILD FINISHER MALE AND FEMALE (12 YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER)
A HIAWASSEE, GEORGIA LOCAL LOVE BASKET WITH A 1 ALL DAY CARNIVAL PASS FOR THE GEORGIA MOUNTAIN FAIR!
YOU RUN AND/OR WALK FOR THE RHODOS AND CROSS THE FINISH LINE...YOU WILL GET A PRIZE AS WELL.
THIS RUNNER/WALKER FRIENDLY 5K EXPERIENCE OFFERS RACERS A WOODLAND TRAIL COURSE THAT IMMERSES YOU IN OUR RAVISHING RHODODENDRON GARDEN WHILE IN ITS FULL BLOOM SPLENDOR!
THE PROCEEDS FROM YOUR PARTICIPATION IN OUR 2026 RHODO FEST GARDEN RUN WILL SUPPORT HAMILTON GARDEN'S ON-GOING MISSION TO _FUEL NATURE!_
ALL PARTICIPANTS REGISTERED BEFORE APRIL 8, 2026, WILL RECEIVE A RHODO RACE TEE FEATURING BUZZ BEE!
HONORARY FINISHER AWARDS
_1ST FINISHING MALE, FEMALE, AND MASTER'S FINISHER (65 YEARS AND OLDER) _
A HIAWASSEE, GEORGIA LOCAL LOVE BASKET FILLED TO THE RIM WITH GOODIES.
1ST CHILD FINISHER MALE AND FEMALE (12 YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER)
A HIAWASSEE, GEORGIA LOCAL LOVE BASKET WITH A 1 ALL DAY CARNIVAL PASS FOR THE GEORGIA MOUNTAIN FAIR!
YOU RUN AND/OR WALK FOR THE RHODOS AND CROSS THE FINISH LINE...YOU WILL GET A PRIZE AS WELL.
Races
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Run for the Rhodos 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
Packet pickup to begin at 7AM on race day.
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1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee, 30546, GA, United States
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