Blue Ribbon Run 5K
Sun, Feb 7, 2027
In 96 days
Gainesville, GA
Candler Field (across from cabin, behind City Park)
Typically 39–57°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2026
35–51°F
dry
2025
57–71°F
dry
2024
33–54°F
dry
2023
35–63°F
dry
2022
39–53°F
dry
2021
33–52°F
rain
2020
34–52°F
dry
2019
61–74°F
dry
2018
44–60°F
rain
2017
48–66°F
rain
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About this race
This event was formerly the Embrace Race 5K held annually in February. 2027 will be our 14th anniversary of this event and feel a rebranding is necessary! We hope you will join us for the 14th Annual Blue Ribbon Run 5K & Fun Run! The race is an official PEACHTREE QUALIFIER!!
All proceeds benefit the Edmondson Telford Child Advocacy Center, a children’s advocacy center serving child abuse victims in Hall & Dawson Counties. As a 501c3 non-profit, we provide forensic interview and medical examination services to suspected child abuse victims free of charge and coordinate cases of abuse with local agencies. Our mission is to be the place where trauma ends & healing begins.
All participants will receive:
- Race Shirt
- Goody bag
- Snack/Drink
* *T-Shirts are guaranteed to those registered by 1/15/2027.
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