Born to be Wild

Race Overview

Get ready to run wild with Flint the River Otter!

The Born to Be Wild 5K/10K/Fun Run is coming to McGuffey Nature Center at the Coweta County Fairgrounds on January 31, 2026. Lace up and join Sole Roots Racing, Coweta County, and the Southern Conservation Trust for a race that’s more than just miles—it’s making a difference. Every step you take helps us reach our fundraising goal to support conservation advocacy efforts, conserving land and protecting wildlife in our community. Join us for this family-friendly event! Dress up as your favorite SCT mascot, and each registered child can choose either a “Flint” the otter plushie or an event T-shirt.

Event Details

• Date: January 31, 2026
• Location: 275 Pine Road, Newnan, GA
• Website: Born to Be Wild Race
• Children's Options: Each registered child can choose either a “Flint” the otter plushie or an event T-shirt.

Course Information

Whether you’re chasing a new PR or enjoying the Fun Run with family, you’ll be part of a wild day that supports nature—and you might even catch our playful mascot, Flint, cheering you on at the finish line!

• Course Type: The 5K and 10K course are hybrid 75% road and 25% trail pathway.
• Trail Accessibility: The trail is suitable for all abilities but strollers will need to be running strollers if used.
• 10K Format: The 10K route is two laps of the 5K course.
• Registration Deadline: Participants must register by 01/23/2026 to be guaranteed a t-shirt.

Race Day Schedule

• 7:30am: Parking opens
• 8:00am: Packet pickup begins
• 8:30am: 1 mile fun run begins
• 9:00am: 10K starts at 9 am, followed by the 5K race 10 minutes later
• 11:00am: Awards Ceremony (time approximate)

Awards

• Overall Awards: Awards for overall M/F finishers
• Age Group Awards: 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers in the following age groups: 10 & under: 11-19: 20-29: 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+, Masters 40+

Thank You to Our Event Sponsors

Learn more about our amazing sponsors and all they do to help us elevate nature. If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, click below, or email chris@sctlandtrust.org

Course Map

Course Map Below.