The 50th Annual Apple Festival 5k and 1 mile race is a great way to start the Georgia Apple Festival presented by the Ellijay Lions Club. It is one of the longest running 5K events in Georgia.
Unique, one of a kind awards are handed out to: Overall Male and Female Overall Masters Male and Female Overall Grand Masters Male and Female Age group awards in 5 Year age groups beginning with 10 and Under up to 80 and Over
5K: T-Shirt
1 Miles: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $30.00 | Nov 1 | Sep 12 |
| $35.00 | Sep 13 | Sep 30 | |
| $40.00 | Oct 1 | Oct 7 | |
| 1 Miles | $30.00 | Nov 1 | Sep 12 |
| $35.00 | Sep 13 | Sep 30 | |
| $40.00 | Oct 1 | Oct 7 | |
| Virtual 5K | $30.00 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 230 | 31:23 | 17:13 |
Interested in this race?
| Nov 1 |
| Sep 12 |
| $35.00 | Sep 13 | Sep 30 |
| $40.00 | Oct 1 | Oct 7 |
Race Day Registration $40 per person and packet pickup begins at 7AM 5K starts at 8AM Fun Run starts at 8:45AM Awards begin at 9:15AM
There will be plenty of free parking around Ellijay Elementary School. Please be aware that the Apple Festival will be taking place immediately after the race so some roads will be blocked.