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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
800 Gornto Rd, Valdosta GA
5K
58–79°F · low rain risk
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2025
48–80°F
dry
2024
59–85°F
dry
2023
57–79°F
dry
2022
55–81°F
dry
2021
58–85°F
dry
2020
67–82°F
rain
2019
55–78°F
dry
2018
59–81°F
dry
2017
56–75°F
dry
2016
52–83°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 24
Sunny · 53–75°F
Saturday, Oct 24starts near 53°F · 1% chance of rain · wind up to 11 mph
About this race
The St. John “Sprint Like A Saint” 5K Road Race
Saturday October 24, 2026
800 Gornto Rd., Valdosta, GA / 229-244-2430
FALL FESTIVAL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING EVENT - 9:30AM to 1:30PM
Join us as we run along the course that begins and ends on the St. John
property. The route winds its way through adjacent neighborhoods and is well supported with
race volunteers and spectators – water station provided.
WALKERS WELCOME!
Registration / Entry Fees 5K:
Now through 10/16/2026 - $20.00
10/17/2026 through 12:59pm 10/23/2026- $25.00
Race Day - $25.00
EVENT TIMES:
Race day registration and packet pick-up open at 7:00am - closes at 7:50am
5K Run/Walk starts promptly– 8:00am
TSHIRTS – If registered by 10/7/2026 for the 5K, you are assured a race t-shirt on event morning. T-shirts will be distributed until supplies run out for those that sign up after the aforementioned time or on race day.
AWARDS 5K:
Overall Male/Female, Masters Male/Female Winners
& Top 2 Male and Female Finishers in each age group:
11 & Under, 12-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over
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