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When
Saturday, August 15th, 2026
Where
Heritage Park, Rome GA
Distances
5K
Typical weather
71–89°F · some rain risk
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2025
73–90°F
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73–89°F
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72–87°F
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71–91°F
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72–83°F
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72–84°F
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72–93°F
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67–89°F
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75–92°F
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Aug 15
Cloudy · 75–94°F
Saturday, Aug 15starts near 75°F · 13% chance of rain · wind up to 7 mph
About this race
41st Annual Gary Tillman Clocktower 5K & 2-Mile Health Walk
Date & Time
- Date: August 15th, 2026
- Time: 8:00am
Event Description
- Celebration: This year we celebrate the 41st Running of Rome's oldest race!
- History: What began as a fundraiser by the Rome Jaycees has grown into one of Georgia's premier running events.
- Beneficiary: Funds raised from this race will benefit the Exchange Club Family Resource Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse.
- Ccourse: The race course winds through historic downtown Rome, ascending Clocktower Hill and finishing with a view of the Coosa River in Heritage Park.
Amenities
- Massages: Pre-Race and Post-race massages and stretching
- Refreshments: Post Race refreshments
- Packets: Great Participants' packets!
- Entertainment: Music and FUN...all make this a race not to be missed!!
5K and 2-Mile Courses
- Headquarters: Race headquarters is in Heritage Park.
- 5K Route: The 5K course is certified by USATF, course number: GA24030WC
- Timing: The 5K will be chip-timed by Wire2Wire Running: the 2-mile Health Walk is non-competitive.
- Walk Route: The 2-Mile Health Walk follows a gentler ascent to Clocktower Hill.
Event Schedule
- 6:30am: Race Day Registration/Packet Pick-up Opens
- 7:30am: Race Day Registration Closes
- 8:00am: 5K Start
- 9:20am: Awards Ceremony
Registration Details
- Pre-registration: Offered through August 5, 2026.
- Prices: Register by July 17th for the lowest prices!
- Online: Register at www.runsignup.com
- Late Registration: $40 for both 5K & 2 Mile after August 11th.
Pre-Race Packet Pickup
- Date: Friday, August 14th, from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm
- Location: First United Methodist Church of Rome Wilder Center, 202 East 3rd Ave.
5K Awards
- Overall Winners: 1st place Overall (Male and Female)
- Masters: 1st Place Masters (Male & Female)
- Age Groups: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd in various Age Groups
- Special Awards: Youngest and Oldest Finisher of the 5K
Parking
- Availability: Plenty of parking is available at Heritage Park and Riverview Park.
Contact Information
- Phone: Call (404) 723-7732
- Email: tillmanclocktowerrace@yahoo.com
- Website: Visit us at www.tillmanclocktowerrace.org
- Facebook: Follow us on Facebook.
For more details, please visit the race page.
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