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Thursday, December 31st, 2026
464 Mechanicsville St, Dahlonega GA
5K
38–54°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
25–46°F
dry
2024
43–64°F
dry
2023
28–53°F
dry
2022
50–57°F
rain
2021
51–64°F
rain
2020
42–58°F
rain
2019
38–49°F
dry
2018
51–64°F
rain
2017
26–36°F
dry
2016
31–41°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
38°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Join us at 12 PM on New Year's Eve in Yahoola Creek Park for the Noon Year's Eve 5k race!
This is a flat, fast course with a 2-lap circuit located near downtown Dahlonega, Georgia. Runners, walkers, strollers, wheelchairs and pets are welcome!
Sleep in, then join us for a fun “Noon” Year’s Eve countdown and finish out 2026 with a 5K, then enjoy a sparkling apple cider toast! Families, get your NYE celebration in early with our FREE Fun Run.
Register before December 10th to guarantee a long-sleeve, super-soft tri-blend shirt. For all later registrants, shirts are first-come, first-served.
Proceeds from this event benefit ConnectAbility, a non-profit organization in Dahlonega, Georgia. ConnectAbility serves communities where people of all abilities are valued, included and empowered. To contact us about sponsorship or to learn more, visit: https://connectabilityinc.org/
Awards will go to the overall first female and male finishers and the top three finishers in the following age groups:
- 0-13
- 14-19
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70 and over
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