Get ready to lace up, hit the pavement, and run like the wind at the Run the Rails in Buford! Whether you’re a speed demon or just here for the good vibes, we’ve got a spot for you on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Mark your calendar, because this is one race you won’t want to miss! Join us for the 37th Annual Historic Buford RUN the RAILS 10K and 5K Road Race supporting the Buford Athletic Club. *RUN THE RAILS IS AN AJC PEACHTREE ROAD RACE QUALIFIER T-shirts are guaranteed for all pre-registered participants and will be given to registrants on race day while supplies last.
10K & 5K awards to 1st Overall M/F & Masters M/F Awards to the 1st , 2nd, and 3rd M/F in each age group category: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over.
5K: T-Shirt
10K: T-Shirt
Phantom Runner: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $35.00 | Oct 21 | May 3 |
| $35.00 | May 4 | May 15 | |
| $40.00 | May 15 | May 16 | |
| 10K | $35.00 | Oct 21 | May 3 |
| $35.00 | May 4 | May 15 | |
| $40.00 | May 15 | May 16 | |
| Phantom Runner | $35.00 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 91 | 58:04 | 37:58 |
| 2024 | 93 | 54:30 | 37:38 |
| 2023 | 57 | 56:27 | 31:50 |
| 2022 | 68 | 59:22 | 37:42 |
| 2021 | 105 | 53:16 | 39:25 |
| 2019 | 141 | 1:01:52 | 37:13 |
| 2018 | 138 | 1:03:08 | 41:56 |
| 2017 |
Interested in this race?
| Oct 21 |
| Apr 26 |
| $35.00 | Apr 27 | May 15 |
If you would like to leave as soon as you complete the course, do not park along the course route! This is for the safety of all! FREE parking is available in the parking garage on Moreno Street! If you are running as a group, please consider carpooling to reduce a potential back up in the area. CARPOOL, CARPOOL, CARPOOL!
| 139 |
| 58:57 |
| 36:36 |
| 2016 | 114 | 1:01:34 | 38:05 |
| 2015 | 131 | 1:00:30 | 40:17 |
| 2014 | 136 | 58:00 | 37:26 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 337 | 32:11 | 16:52 |
| 2024 | 317 | 29:26 | 15:15 |
| 2023 | 380 | 31:30 | 16:48 |
| 2022 | 219 | 33:23 | 18:44 |
| 2021 | 299 | 30:08 | 17:55 |
| 2019 | 333 | 33:24 | 18:02 |
| 2018 | 335 | 32:58 | 16:24 |
| 2017 | 402 | 34:04 | 17:28 |
| 2016 | 256 | 34:02 | 17:19 |
| 2014 | 330 | 31:44 | 16:30 |