In 156 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
Event 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.
Pricing Details
- Event Fee: We thought it would be appropriate to kiss 2026 goodbye, and are offering the New Year's Day 5K or New Year's Day Half Marathon for just $27!
- Course: We'll have the same great course, music and an awesome Finisher Medal!
- Shirts: We'll have shirts as an additional purchase for $25.
- Date & Time: We will be starting at 9:00 am at North Forsyth Middle School in Cumming, GA.
Virtual Participation
If you're not ready to be out and about, join us for the virtual 5K, or virtual Half Marathon & we will ship you your swag (continental US only: lower 48 states)! Virtual participants will receive a Finisher Medal and shot at awards! 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.
More Information
For more details, visit the official race page: New Year's Day 5K & Half Marathon.
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