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Saturday, March 20th, 2027
837 Highway 76 West, Clayton, Clayton GA
5K · 1 Mile
40–59°F · some rain risk
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2026
34–69°F
dry
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35–54°F
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39–64°F
dry
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23–48°F
dry
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39–59°F
dry
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32–54°F
dry
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58–74°F
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27–54°F
dry
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41–63°F
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31–68°F
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About this race
Event Overview
Back again for the Second Annual Clayton’s Hardest and Funnest 5k and festival! The unique 5k will be set up as 4 - .75 mile laps each ending a different 100 FOOT lane challenge.
Lap Challenges
- Lap 1: Lunges
- Lap 2: Bear Crawl
- Lap 3: Burpee Broad Jump
- Lap 4: SPRINT
Participation Options
- Format: The 5k can be completed as an individual or RELAY of up to 4 people.
- Eligibility: The 5k event is open to ALL AGES and ABILITIES (registration required: includes tshirt & finisher award).
- Kids Run: There will also be a KIDS RUN for those 10 years and younger (registration required: includes tshirt & finisher award).
- Tshirt Deadline: Deadline for guaranteed tshirt March 1st.
Event Details
- Date: The 5k race will take place at 9a, Saturday, March 20th 2027.
- Location: Race course is located on the green space behind the City of Clayton Town Hall and Festival will take place at Rabun County Pavilions.
- Parking: Parking available in both city and county lots.
- Contact: Contact us if you’re interested in a vendor table!
Schedule
- Festival Area Opens: (packet pick-up) 7:30a
- Pre-Race Meeting: at start line 8:45a
- 5K Start: 9a
- Kids Run Start: 10a
Awards and Closing
- Awards Presentation: in Festival area 10:30a
- Race Course Closes: at 11a
- Festival Area Hours: open until 12p
Join Us
Come for the run, stay for the FUN! Local sponsors and vendors will greet you after the finish in the pavilion to celebrate!
More Information
For more details, visit the race website.
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