In 110 days · Fri, Jan 1, 2027
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Friday, January 1st, 2027
3645 Coal Mountain Rd, Cumming GA
5K · Half
38–53°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2026
33–56°F
dry
2025
35–48°F
dry
2024
32–47°F
dry
2023
50–64°F
dry
2022
60–72°F
rain
2021
52–57°F
rain
2020
34–52°F
dry
2019
51–63°F
rain
2018
18–31°F
dry
2017
39–46°F
rain
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About this race
Race Overview
It's never too early to start thinking ahead!
We're starting 2027 the only way we know how, with a race! After you ring in the New Year, take a nap then come out, and join us and RUN (or walk) into the New Year! We're putting on the New Year’s Day 5K and New Year’s Day Half Marathon.
Event Details
- Date: 2027-01-01
- Location: 3645 Coal Mountain Rd, Cumming, GA
- Start Time: 9:00 am at North Forsyth Middle School
- Registration URL: Register here
Pricing and Participation
- Entry Fee: New Year’s Day 5K or New Year’s Day Half Marathon for just $27
- Shirts: Additional purchase for $25
- Virtual Participation: Join us for the virtual 5K or virtual Half Marathon & we will ship you your swag (continental US only: lower 48 states)
- Virtual Benefits: Virtual participants will receive a Finisher Medal: Purchase your commemorative NYD 2027 shirt for just $25
Awards
We’ll also be presenting overall and age-group awards for each distance in the usual 5-year categories starting at 10 & under.
Course map
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Live prices near the start line, Dec 31 – Jan 2, 2027.
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