Come challenge yourself with one of the oldest cross country 5K races through the woods behind the Athens YMCA.
Handmade pottery from the famous R. Wood Studio in Athens, GA. Awards given to Overall Male and Female, Masters Male and Female, age group awards given to standard 5-year age groups starting at 10 and under going through 80 and over.
3.1 Miles: T-Shirt
Fun Run: T-Shirt
Phantom Runner: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 Miles | $30.00 | Jan 13 | Aug 1 |
| Fun Run | $0.00 | Jan 22 | Aug 1 |
| Phantom Runner | $20.00 | Jan 22 | Jul 31 |
7:00AM Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup 8:00AM Run Through the Woods XC 5K 9:00AM Fun Run 9:15AM Awards
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 76 | 33:22 | 17:32 |
| 2024 | 76 | 31:02 | 20:11 |
| 2023 | 63 | 32:54 | 21:50 |
| 2022 | 69 | 32:40 | 18:58 |
Interested in this race?