5K-Läufe in der Nähe von Pooler

Der RUN FORREST RUN ENDURANCE FEST findet in Pooler, Georgia, in der 100 Tom Triplett Road statt und ist ein Herbst-Event mit Start am Morgen. Für Familien und Laufanfänger gibt’s einen einfachen Einstieg: einen 1 Mile Fun Run auf der Straße, während der 5K, 10K und Halbmarathon auf Trails stattfinden. Ein Memorial Ruck 10K ist auch dabei, was heißt, dass das Event nicht nur auf normale Laufdistanzen beschränkt ist. Die Trail-Rennen sind gut markiert, und Helfer stehen an der Strecke, um die Teilnehmer zu lotsen. Der 1 Mile Lauf ist speziell für Kinder und Familien gedacht: Alle Finisher bekommen Medaillen, die Top drei Läuferinnen und Läufer erhalten Auszeichnungen, und außerdem gibt’s für Kinder eine kostenlose Kugel Eis von The Ice Cream Stop in Pooler. Bei den längeren Rennen gibt es Finisher-Medaillen, Race Shirts und Altersklassen-Auszeichnungen. Zusätzlich gehen 25% der Anmeldegebühren an die Effingham Navigators Group, eine Non-Profit-Organisation, die Menschen mit besonderen Bedürfnissen unterstützt.

The 5K for Peace begins and ends at Daffin Park in Savannah, Georgia, with participants running and walking through the historic downtown squares. This is a community 5K, not exclusively for elite athletes, and it includes a 1 Mile Family Loop starting and finishing at Daffin Park Lake. The 5K commences at 9:00 AM, with the family loop following at 9:20 AM, structuring the morning for both regular runners and those seeking a shorter, more accessible option. The race benefits Rooted Ummah, a Savannah nonprofit providing meals, supplies, and day center services to unhoused neighbors, refugees, immigrants, and displaced communities. Registration provides a bib, a commemorative gift, a pledge card, a digital finish photo, and access to the post-race gathering. Following the run and walk, attendees can enjoy music, food, vendors, and community organizations, making the event feel like a local solidarity gathering as much as a race.

Start und Ziel für den Hope Beyond Borders Global Missions 5K/10K Race sind bei Howe 2 Run, 11 Gateway Blvd South in Savannah, in der Nähe der Hope City Church. Los geht's für beide Läufe um 8:00 Uhr morgens. Der 5K ist super für Läufer und Walker. Die Veranstaltung ist für ein breites Publikum vor Ort gedacht, also für Läufer, Walker, Familien und Einzelpersonen jeden Alters und jeder Fitness. Zur genauen Strecke gibt es außer dem gemeinsamen Start- und Zielpunkt keine weiteren Infos. Der Zweck des Laufs ist klar: Die Einnahmen gehen an Hope Beyond Borders, das globale Missionswerk der Hope City Church, einer überkonfessionellen christlichen Kirche in Savannah. Anmeldegebühren und Sponsorengelder fließen in Missionsteams, lokale Partnerschaften, praktische Hilfe, nachhaltige Projekte und die Arbeit mit Kindern und Gemeinden außerhalb der direkten Umgebung. Jeder Teilnehmer bekommt ein T-Shirt und eine Finisher-Medaille, was die Verbindung des Events zu kirchlichen globalen Initiativen unterstreicht.

The Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M is a Savannah, Georgia running event offering three distances: 5K, 10K, and half marathon. The race begins at 8:30 AM near 1850 E Montgomery Cross Road. Parking is available close to the start, and packet pickup is restricted to the 30 minutes before the race. Advance registration via RunSignup is required, as there will be no race-day sign-ups. The course follows an out-and-back path for all distances, structured around repeated segments. The 5K covers the route twice, the 10K four times, and the half marathon six times, all within a 3 hour 30 minute time limit. Participants receive finisher medals, and awards are presented. Series points are tallied, and a best costume award is given, aligning with the Gobbler theme more than a typical road race prize structure.

The Bluffton Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk begins at Rose Hill Plantation in Bluffton, South Carolina. Participants can choose to run or walk the 3.1-mile course. Separate registration is available for adults, first responders and military members, youth ages 13 to 17, and children 12 and under. This Bluffton event is part of the Tunnel to Towers series, honoring Stephen Siller, a New York City firefighter who died on September 11. He put on his gear and ran through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel toward the Twin Towers. The Bluffton race gathers runners, walkers, families, first responders, and military participants to remember those lost on September 11 and raise funds for Tunnel to Towers programs.

The Savannah Southern Half starts runners in Forsyth Park and proceeds through Savannah, Georgia. The main event is a half marathon, with a 5K offered concurrently. Taking place in November, the race highlights its Southern locale with routes through oak-lined streets, past Spanish moss, and historic neighborhoods, concluding at Daffin Park. The 5K accommodates strollers, making the day suitable for participants beyond those aiming for a fast half marathon time. The half marathon course crosses the city center, featuring a segment within Grayson Stadium, home of the Savannah Bananas. Post-race, participants arrive at a festival featuring live music, DJs, dance groups, food vendors, and beverages. The event also fosters a year-round running community through meetups and training programs. Additionally, hotel discounts and complimentary shuttles connect the Finish Festival to downtown, facilitating a race-weekend trip to Savannah.

The Gobbler 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon takes place at Rotary Park in Columbus, Georgia, with all races beginning at 8:00 AM. Participants select from three standard distances. Pre-registration via RunSignup is mandatory; no race-day registration is available. Packet pickup is limited, opening 30 minutes before the start and closing 10 minutes prior to the race. The 5K and 10K follow a paved, shaded out-and-back course, with the 5K completed once and the 10K twice. The half marathon is also an out-and-back, but this route is repeated four times, making it a loop-intensive race where pacing and mental focus are key. The 5K and 10K have a 2-hour time limit, while the half marathon has a 3-hour, 30-minute limit. All finishers get a themed medal. Costumes are welcome, and the top costume prize is sent by mail post-race. The event is part of the US Road Running Race Series.

HonorMark is an annual race day at Daffin Park in Savannah, featuring a 5K run/walk, 10K run, ruck options, and a kids run. The event honors Mark Edward Hummeldorf, a local Marine Corps veteran and firefighter/paramedic. His service connected him with Southside Fire and EMS, Bryan County Emergency Services, Savannah Fire Rescue, and Parris Island Fire Rescue. Participants can select the 5K or 10K run, or tackle the 5K or 10K ruck distances. Families can participate in a kids run or virtual options. The race supports community donations in Mark’s name. His story highlights service: he served four years in the Marine Corps, earned the Purple Heart, and continued as a first responder until his death at age 33. He is survived by his wife and two children.

The Giving Thanks for a Cure 5k is a flat cross-country race held at Honey Ridge Road in Guyton, Georgia. It begins at 8 a.m. EST and is designed as a family-friendly event, accommodating walkers, new runners, club runners, and faster racers together. The race generates funds for CURE Childhood Cancer, with all proceeds directed to the foundation; previous events have contributed over $3,000 to the cause in a single year. The course consists of a double loop, allowing participants to gauge their effort and see familiar landmarks twice. Runners begin near the YMCA Pool, proceed towards Wiley's Furniture, cross railroad tracks, and traverse a wooded area before completing the loop. Effingham County Middle School serves as the host and sponsor, and the event offers practical amenities such as free parking, restrooms, finisher medals, race shirts (as available), and a hot chocolate bar post-run.