26th Annual Covington Cheerios® Challenge
Covington, GA
Sat, Apr 17, 2027
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Saturday, April 17th, 2027
2140 Newton Dr NE, Covington GA
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51–74°F · some rain risk
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2026
60–86°F
dry
2025
47–75°F
dry
2024
61–83°F
rain
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46–66°F
dry
2022
53–80°F
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2021
51–71°F
dry
2020
43–73°F
dry
2019
50–78°F
dry
2018
35–70°F
dry
2017
59–84°F
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About this race
Event Overview
The 26th Annual Covington Y Cheerios® Challenge is a fundraiser for the Covington Y's Annual Campaign, which helps make Y programs accessible to all families and children in our community.
- Date: April 17, 2027
- Location: 2140 Newton Dr NE, Covington, GA
- Races: 1 mile, 5k, and 10k
- Inclusions: Registration includes a t-shirt and participation medals for the Trix Tot Trot.
Awards and Recognition
Age group and overall winner awards will be presented for the 1 mile, 5k, and 10k races.
Post-Race Festival
After the race, join us for the post-race festival featuring live music, free food, local vendors, and activities for kids.
- Activities: Live music and free food
- Vendors: Local vendors will be present
- Special Guests: You may see the Trix Rabbit or Cheerios® Honey Bee!
- Fun for Kids: Various activities planned for children
Impact of Your Participation
Running in the Covington Y Cheerios® Challenge helps ensure that every child can participate in Y programs like youth sports, swim lessons, and summer day camp.
- Support: Your race registration fee supports the YMCA's WHY IT MATTERS Annual Campaign.
- Financial Assistance: Available based on need for all Y programs.
- Involvement: The Y actively seeks to identify and involve those in need.
- Fundraiser: The Cheerios® Challenge is the Covington Y's largest fundraiser for the WHY IT MATTERS Annual Campaign.
Registration Links
To register for the event, please use the following links:
For more information, visit the official race page: Covington Cheerios Challenge.
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