Flowerfest Marathon/Half/5k

🏃‍♀️ Race Overview

Enjoy the marathon and half marathon entirely within Callaway Resort & Gardens on one of the most beautiful courses that you'll ever run! Pass the Day Butterfly Center, Callaway Discovery Center, the Ida Cason Memorial Chapel, the Callaway Brothers Azalea Bowl and enjoy the gentle rolling hills. If you've never run at Callaway Gardens you've got a real treat coming to you!

• Start Time: 7:30am EST
• 5K Location: Around Robin Lake Beach - flat and very fast
• Date: March 8, 2025
• More Info: Find out all that is happening at Callaway Resort & Gardens race weekend here.

📅 Event Details and Schedule

We are excited to have you join us on March 8 for the first race of the Race Series at Callaway Resort & Gardens - Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K.

• Start Time: Marathon & Half Marathon begin at approximately 7:30AM: 5k starts at approximately 8:15
• Packet Pick Up: At Robin Lake Beach Pavilion, Friday 5:00pm - 6:00pm, Saturday from 6:00am - 7:15am.
• Entry: Please bring your race confirmation email for free entry into the gardens.
• Race Bibs: Must be worn on the front of your body and remain unfolded for proper timing.

🗺️ Maps and Course

An online course map can be found here. The Marathon is 2 loops of the half course. The 5K loops around Robin Lake Beach.

• Aid Stations: 6-7 aid stations along the half course approx 1.5-2 miles apart.
• Supplies: Portapotties, Cerasport, water, gels, pickle juice, coke, pretzels/chips, etc will be available.
• Pacers: For the marathon/half marathon in 15 min increments.
• Property Map: Find the Callaway Property Map here.

🏆 Awards

Awards to top 3 finishers in the 5K, Half Marathon, and Marathon. Age group awards 3 deep for 5K, Half Marathon, and Marathon: Finisher medals for all participants of all races. Awards will be presented at various times throughout the day based on race completion.

• 5K Awards: Approximately 9:30am
• Half Marathon Awards: Approximately 11am
• Marathon Awards: Approximately 12:30/1pm
• Subject to Change: Awards times are subject to change based on average finish times.

🏨 Hotel Accommodations

Callaway Resort & Gardens offers a discount on accommodations for participants. Book through this link or call 1-844-512-3822.

🛣️ Directions

From Atlanta take I-85 south to I-185. Go left on Hwy 27 to Pine Mountain and find Callaway Gardens beach entrance on your right.

🤝 Volunteers

If you or someone you know wants to volunteer for our event, we would love to have you. Check us out on Facebook at this link.

💰 Refund Policy

We do not offer refunds for races. With supporting documentation and under extreme circumstances, you may contact Tricolumbusga@gmail.com to see if a deferral is possible.

🌧️ Weather Policy

In the event of inclement weather, Race Management has the right to change, eliminate parts of the course, or delay up to a point. If it is deemed too dangerous to race, the event will be canceled with no refunds.

🌼 Contact Information

Contact us at tricolumbusga@gmail.com for any questions and check out our other races at our website.