Summer Splash 5k

Saturday, July 27, 2024 Past event

9:00 AM EDT

Albany, Georgia

$32.80 · 1 race

5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Summer Splash 5K, taking place on Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Albany, Dougherty. This vibrant event kicks off at Mary Young Cummings Park with a high-energy workout to get participants pumped up before the race begins. Runners will hit the scenic route down Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, making their way to MLK Jr. Park and returning to the park to celebrate their achievements.

But the Summer Splash 5K is more than just a race! From 9 am to 2 pm, families can enjoy a festive atmosphere filled with activities, including food trucks, vendors, water slides, and even thrilling water balloon fights. There will also be a back-to-school supply drive and a fresh produce giveaway, ensuring that the day is not only about fitness but also community support. Join us for a day of health, joy, and connection as we make strides to uplift Albany and create lasting change!

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Summer Splash 5k

Incl. $2.80 Fee & Official Summer Splash T-Shirt

The Summer Splash 5k is a race run to reinvigorate the local economy of Albany, Georgia and uplift the most disadvantaged parts of the city, the South & East sides. Runners & Spectators alike are doused with water balloons and water guns throughout this fun race. The finish line will end at SplashTown @ Mary Young Cummings Park with a huge slip-n-slide!! Come ready to get wet and wild with the whole family! The Race route is from Mary Young Cummings Park, at the corner of Corn Avenue & South Jefferson Street, down to MLK Jr. Park on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, then back up to Mary Young Cummings Park. Runners will be Awarded (3-deep) in the following age groups: - (Under 13), (13-19), (20-29), (30-39), (40-49), (50+) This event is being organized by Albany Forward Consortium.

9:00 AM EDT

$32.80

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Organiser's description

The Summer Splash 5K will be an early afternoon race run from Mary Young Cummings Park, down Martin Luther King Jr. to MLK Jr. Park and back up to Mary Young Cummings Park. The day will begin with a high-intensity workout to get the blood flowing, immediately followed by race registration and the race. Meanwhile, at Mary Young Cummings Park, there will be a wide range of activities for the whole family; including vendors & food trucks, water slides and water balloon fights, a back-to-school supply drive, a fresh produce giveaway, and more! The days festivities will last from 9am until 2pm.

The Summer Splash 5K is organized by Albany Forward. The Albany Forward Consortium is a group of community leaders, business owners, concerned citizens, and elected officials with the shared goal of moving #AlbanyForward. Weve observed the neglect and decline of the South & East sides of town and are passionate about making impactful change and sustainable growth for the most disadvantaged parts of Albany. Our mission is to galvanize community action to take an active role in moving Albany Forward. Our vision is returning Albany to the regional hub of commerce and innovation that it was founded to be. We are partnering with several notable organizations to make this event a reality. We're working with Sowega Rising to organize and facilitate the charitable aspects of the events. Sowega Rising is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to championing the causes of Southwest Georgia.