Circles Douglas County 5K

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Date: 2026-03-14
• Location: 8720 Ephesus Church Road, Villa Rica, GA
• Type: 5K trail run around scenic Clinton Nature Preserve
• Welcome: Runners and walkers are both welcome.

🥇 Awards and Finisher Perks

• Top Finishers: Medals will be awarded to the top 3 in each age group (10-year increments).
• All Finishers: Receive a race shirt along with snacks and drinks.

💡 Proceeds and Donations

• Beneficiary: Proceeds will go to Circles Douglas County, a program supporting individuals out of poverty.
• Impact: Circles helps reduce a community's poverty rate by at least 10%.
• Donation Options: There are multiple ways to contribute to this fundraiser.

💳 Ways to Contribute

• Participant: Just signing up is a contribution. Start with the “Sign Up” button.
• Participant + Donation: The “Donate” button is available during sign-up.
• Phantom Runner: Cheer from the sidelines and receive a t-shirt without participating.
• Donor: Contribute directly with the “Donate” button.
• Sponsor: Donate $100 or more to include your name or company on the t-shirts.

📅 Registration Prices

• First Week of Registration: Mar 27 - Apr 4 = $5
• First Month of Registration: Apr 5 - Apr 27 = $10 <:<:<: You are Here
• More Than Six Months Out: Apr 28 - Sep 12 = $20
• Six Months Out: Sep 13 - Dec 12 = $30
• Three Months Out: Dec 13 - Feb 13 = $35
• One Month Out: Feb 14 - Mar 6 = $40
• One Week Out: Mar 7 - Race Day = $45

🏞️ Course Information

• Course Overview: The 5K course is a trail run following many cross-country events held at Clinton Nature Preserve.
• Race Course: View the 5K Race course.
• Fun Run: Check out the 1 Mile Fun Run.

🗓️ Race Day Schedule

• 7:00 am: Registration and Check-in Opens (bib distribution and last minute sign-up*).
• 7:30 am: Optional walk-through of course.
• 8:00 am: 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run Starts.
• 9:00 am: Award Ceremony.

☔ Important Notes

• Sign-ups: Same day registrations will be via your phone - no cash.
• Weather Policy: The event will be rain or shine excluding thunderstorms.

🌐 Additional Information

• Race Website: Visit the official Race Website.