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Saturday, September 12th, 2026
301 E Central Ave, Valdosta GA
5K · 1 Mile
70–88°F · some rain risk
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Rained on 6 of the last 10 race days
2025
66–87°F
dry
2024
71–79°F
rain
2023
69–87°F
rain
2022
71–84°F
rain
2021
70–89°F
dry
2020
75–88°F
rain
2019
73–94°F
dry
2018
74–96°F
rain
2017
61–83°F
dry
2016
73–89°F
rain
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About this race
Race Overview
$500 Prize to the 1st Place Male and Female finishers in the 5K!
Early Packet Pickup
- Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
- Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
- Location: Central Avenue Church of Christ
- Address: 304 E. Central Ave., Valdosta, GA 31601
Race Day Details
- Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Location: Unity Park Amphitheater
- Address: 301 E Central Ave, Valdosta, GA 31601
- Registration Time: 7:00 – 7:45 a.m.
Race Schedule
- 5K: 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
- 1 Mile Fun Run: 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
- Awards: 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Registration Information
If registered by the end of the day on Friday, August 28, 2026, you are guaranteed a race t-shirt on the morning of the race or at early packet pickup. T-shirts will be distributed until supplies run out for those who register past the August 28th deadline.
Additional Information
For more details and to register, visit the race page: Run to Prevent 5K & 1 Mile Run.
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