100 Tom Triplett Road, Pooler GA
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
🏃♂️🌲 EASY TRAIL RACE & COMMUNITY RUN 🌲🏃♀️
Join us at beautiful Tom Triplett Park in Pooler, GA for a fun, beginner-friendly race experience supporting an incredible cause! Whether you’re a first-time runner, trail lover, walker, competitive racer, or family looking for a fun morning together — there’s a distance for YOU!
✨ This event supports the Effingham Navigators Group, a nonprofit organization creating opportunities and community for individuals with special needs. 25% of all registrations are donated directly to the Effingham Navigators to help continue their mission and impact throughout our community. ✨
🌟 WHY RUN WITH US? 🌟
✅ Beginner-friendly atmosphere
✅ Family-friendly event
✅ Scenic park views
✅ Supportive volunteers & race staff
✅ Great medals & race shirts
✅ Encouraging environment for ALL fitness levels
🏁 RACE DISTANCES
👟 1 Mile Family Fun Run (Road Only)
🌲 5K Road & Trail (~50/50)
🌲 10K Trail
🌲 Half Marathon Trail
🏅 EVERY PARTICIPANT RECEIVES A FINISHER MEDAL — NO MATTER THE DISTANCE! 🏅
🏆 AWARDS
🥇 Overall Male & Female Winners for each timed distance
🥈 Age Group Awards in 5-year increments for the 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
🥚 ON-COURSE EGG HUNT! 🥚
Keep your eyes open while racing! Limited to 2 eggs per runner. Fun surprises may be hidden along the course! 👀
🎉 FAMILY FUN & KID ACTIVITIES 🎉
🐥 FREE baby chick photo opportunities with sign up
🎨 Crafts for kiddos
🛝 FREE Kid Zone access with sign up (per person)
👶 Childwatch available for runners
⚠️ Note: Children must be registered for the Family Fun Run to stay in Childwatch during other race events.
COURSE EXPERIENCE
✔️ Fully marked course
✔️ Volunteer support throughout
✔️ Easy-to-follow directions
✔️ Loud cheers & positive energy
✔️ Designed for both beginners and experienced runners
🎽 ALL 5K, 10K & HALF PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE:
👕 Race T-Shirt
🏅 Custom Finisher Medal
✨ Medal & shirt reveal coming in August!
⚠️ Shirt quantities may become limited as race day approaches.
💼 VENDOR & BOOTH SPACES AVAILABLE!
Interested in becoming a vendor or community partner?
📧 Email: Runforrestrun912@gmail.com
Come be part of an uplifting race experience while making a real impact in the special needs
