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Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Hwy 280, Plains GA
5K
66–85°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
70–79°F
rain
2024
71–74°F
rain
2023
65–81°F
dry
2022
64–89°F
dry
2021
55–82°F
dry
2020
64–82°F
dry
2019
73–94°F
dry
2018
72–93°F
dry
2017
67–90°F
dry
2016
72–89°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Sep 26
Cloudy · 63–86°F
Saturday, Sep 26starts near 63°F · 19% chance of rain · wind up to 9 mph
About this race
Race Overview
- Event: 5 K Race and Fun Run
- Location: Plains, Georgia
- Significance: Home of 39th President and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Jimmy Carter
- Festival: Held in tandem with the Plains Peanut Festival
Course Details
- Certification: The course is USATF certified
- Route: Starts in downtown Plains, goes to a hardtop country road and back
- Elevation: Very little change in elevation
- Goal: Come set your PR with us!
Event Information
- Date: September 26, 2026
- Location: Hwy 280, Plains, GA
- Registration: Sign up here
- Experience: Join us for an engaging race day!
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Live prices near the start line, Sep 25 – 27, 2026.
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