Yanmar America 5K

The inaugural Yanmar America Charity 5K will take place on Saturday, June 20th, 2026, at 8:00 AM at the Calhoun City Recreation Department Black and Yellow Park!  Participants can walk, jog, or run across the finish line on a fast and flat course that winds around the iconic Black and Gold Park. This event is designed to be fun and accessible for all fitness levels, while raising funds for The Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter! 

Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or a leisurely stroll, everyone is welcome to join in and support a great cause.

Learn more about Yanmar America, who we are, and what we do here: https://www.yanmar.com/us/about/

Interested in Being a Sponsor?  We'd LOVE for you to! Click here:  https://yanmarcharity.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/t89517660

Registration Fees:
*$30 5K Pre-Race Registration Fee for Adults / $20 Age 18 and Under and includes your very own SUPER COOL Race T-shirt!!  Strollers are welcome as well (we only ask that if you push your little one while you are running, that you start towards the back to eliminate any tripping hazard!) 

5K Start-Finish & Race Day Parking:
*Both the Start & Finish Lines are located in Calhoun City Recreation Department (Park), 120 Recreation Drive, Calhoun GA, 30701

Race Day Parking: 
There is plenty of race day parking in the park adjacent to the ball fields and the start/finish line.   

Race Day Schedule of Events:
*6:45 AM Race Day Registration Opens 
*7:45 AM Race Day Registration Closes
*8:00 AM 5K Start Time
*9:15 AM 5K Awards Presentation 

Pre-Registration Packet Pick up:
*Pre-Registration Packet Pick up will be held Friday June 5 at a time & location to be determined in the future.  This information will be communicated to pre-registered runners well in advance!  

Awards:
Awards will be given to the following: 
*Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Winners
*Top Masters Male and Top Masters Female Winners
*Top 3 Male & Female in the following Age Categories: 10-Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over

Please note, this is a rain or shine event.