Model 5K faMily Trail Run/Walk

Event Overview

Make Plans to Join us Today! For the 6th Annual running of the '5k faMily Trail Run/Walk' to be held Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 at 9:00 AM at Model High School in Rome, Georgia! This unique 5k faMily Trail Run/Walk will benefit the "Model-Johnson Foundation" who awards scholarships to our students and teachers each year! All runners will receive a commemorative short sleeve race T-shirt with your registration and Medals will be awarded to the top finishers for age groups as well as the top overall male/female finishers!

Registration Fee

• Pre-Race Fee: $30 until 11:59 PM, Sunday evening, September 27th.
• Race Day Fee: $40 for registration on the event day.

Location Information

• Start/Finish Line: Adjacent to Woodard Tuggle Stadium on the campus of Model High School.
• Address: 3252 Calhoun Rd NE, Rome, GA.

Parking Information

• Availability: Plenty of parking in and around Model High School.
• Location: Parking lots adjacent to Woodard Tuggle Stadium.

Race Route Description

The race begins and ends at Woodard Tuggle Stadium on the campus of Model High School and continues down Barron Rd. leading to the Model Middle School Football field. The course then enters the trail behind the football field to make a half-mile wooded loop. After looping the back side of Model Middle School, runners will again hit the trail on the back side of campus for one mile. The last mile will guide runners around the baseball stadium back toward the M.H.S. campus and continue toward Model Elementary. Runners will make one paved loop in front of M.E.S. and M.H.S. to the finish at the stadium. The course is about ½ wooded trail and ½ paved road. The trails are well-marked and plenty of volunteers will be stationed along the route to guide you along the way!

Race Day Schedule

• 7:45 AM: Race Day Registration Opens
• 8:45 AM: Race Day Registration Closes
• 9:00 AM: 5K Start Time
• 9:45 AM: Fun Run Start Time
• 10:15 AM: 5K Awards Presentation

Awards

Awards will be given to the following:

• Top Finishers: Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Winners
• Masters Winners: Top Masters Male and Top Masters Female Winners
• Age Categories: Top 3 Male & Female in ages: 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

Additional Information

Please plan to join us for this unique event in support of the Model High School faMily!

This race will be timed by Wire2Wire Running, LLC and results will be posted on their website after the race.

More Details

For more information, visit the race page: Race Registration.