10K races near Acworth

Spooky Sprint Greater Atlanta is an annual Halloween-themed running event with a 5K, 10K, half marathon, 1-mile option, and a kids’ dash. It is built for families as much as regular runners, with youth pricing for the 5K and 10K and an untimed dash for children 10 and under. The race offers chip timing, live results, awards, free participant photos, and treats at the finish line. Registrants in the main distances receive a custom bib, designer shirt, and finisher medal, while kids’ dash entrants get a mini bib, youth shirt, and their own medal; children can also run the dash for free without the swag. A virtual option lets people run anywhere and still receive the race gear.

The Halloween Trick or Trot Run is an annual Halloween race held in Decatur, Georgia, near Atlanta. Participants can select from a 1-mile fun run, 5K, 10K, or half marathon, accommodating families, casual runners, and those seeking a longer fall race. The race embraces the holiday theme rather than functioning as a typical road race. All finishers receive complimentary Halloween candy. The core concept is straightforward: go outdoors, invite a friend, establish a personal objective, and incorporate the miles into the Halloween festivities.

The Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon is a trail race starting at AMC Theatres in Kennesaw, near Atlanta. Runners may select the 5K, 10K, or half marathon. Veterans may enter without charge by showing a government-issued veteran ID. The course follows local trails instead of city streets, focusing on off-road running with multiple distance choices. All finishers get a custom award, participants receive race shirts, and prizes are awarded to overall winners and age-group runners in five-year categories.

The Smyrna Village 10K is a road race held in November in Smyrna, Georgia, organized annually by MARC. It begins and ends at the Smyrna Community Center, offering runners access to indoor restrooms and a pre-race gathering spot with coffee. This race is a flat, fast 10K and qualifies participants for the Peachtree Road Race; runners and walkers of all ages and paces are welcome. The course follows Atlanta Road out and back, with a turn near Cumberland Boulevard, before returning to the Community Center. Awards are presented to the top male and female finishers, top masters runners, and age-group winners in five-year categories. Elite Race Timing manages the results. The event also features convenient parking, packet and shirt distribution, spectator support, music before and after the run, quality shirts, race-day photography, and benefits the Smyrna Public Safety Foundation, the Smyrna Education Foundation, and BSA Troop 11.

Turkey Trails - Greater Atlanta is a Thanksgiving-themed race event in the Atlanta area featuring a 5K, 10K, half marathon, 1-mile race, and kid's dash. The main races are chip-timed with live results, and awards will be presented. Participants receive free photos, finish-line treats, and race swag; shirts are guaranteed only for those who register before the posted cutoff. The event is designed for families and regular runners alike. The 5K and 10K include youth pricing for children 12 and under, and the kid's dash is an untimed run for children 10 and under. The 1-mile race is also untimed, offering a low-pressure option. Paid entries include bibs, shirts, and medals. Children can participate in the kid's dash for free if they opt out of swag. A virtual option allows participants to run remotely and still receive race items.

The Early Bird Turkey Trot takes place on the Saturday before Thanksgiving in Kennesaw and Marietta, offering in-person 5K, 10K, 15K, and half marathon races. The same distances are available virtually, allowing participation remotely. This event is part of the Five Star NTP race series and serves as an early iteration of the organizer’s Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, providing an opportunity to run before the holiday. The race originated from a Five Star NTP custom of offering a complimentary 5K entry to returning runners: those who completed any of the organizer’s races between early December and mid-November qualify for one in-person Turkey Trot 5K entry. Participants not qualifying can still register for a modest fee. Shirts, hoodies, and finisher medals are available as optional purchases, not included automatically. The event relies on local charity and volunteer assistance, with a charity partner receiving donations and volunteers earning free future races for their morning's work.

The Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving morning running event in Johns Creek, Georgia, offering 5K, 10K, 15K, and half marathon distances. It is a run-only event, and each distance includes a virtual option for those participating remotely. The series maintains an accessible entry price, with a slightly increased fee for race-day registration. Participants can purchase shirts, hoodies, and finisher medals individually rather than as part of a bundled package. A unique tradition offers free in-person Turkey Trot entry to runners who completed a Five Star race during the preceding year, a gesture of appreciation for consistent participation. All participants can compete for overall and age-group awards.

Run for Coffee Lovers ATLANTA is a coffee-themed run on S Peachtree Creek Trail in Atlanta, offering 5K, 10K, and half-marathon distances. A 1-mile Family Fun Run is available, along with virtual entries for the main distances. An eco-registration option is provided for runners who prefer not to receive a shirt. This is a smaller private group run, with each wave capped and closed once it fills. Runners and walkers are welcome at any pace. Younger participants require a guardian. Timing is optional and can be done through apps like Strava, RunKeeper, or Nike Run. The course map will be emailed to participants, and the first five finishers will receive coffee.

Run for the Children is an annual race morning at Etowah River Park in Canton, Georgia, featuring a 5K run/walk, a 10K run, a Fun Run, and a Santa’s Helper option for those who want to support the event without racing. The Service League of Cherokee County hosts it, with a schedule designed for families as much as runners: the Fun Run starts first, followed by the 5K and 10K together. The event maintains a practical and local format. The 5K and 10K are timed by BT Race Timing, but are not chip timed; finishers submit a card with their name, age, bib number, and gender to appear in results and qualify for awards. The 5K and 10K offer awards for overall winners, masters winners, and age groups from 10 and under through 80 and over, while Fun Run finishers receive a commemorative ribbon. Schools have an additional incentive to bring participants, with a cash prize for the school with the most attendees, and runners receive bananas and water post-race.

The Candy Cane Course in Greater Atlanta is a Christmas-themed running event. The specific race location is TBD within the 30019 ZIP code. Participants can choose from a 5K, 10K, 15K, an untimed 1 Mile, a Kids Dash, a Volunteer Then Run option, or a virtual race. The main race begins after the National Anthem, with the Kids Dash starting just before for children 10 and under. The event focuses on family participation over intense competition. The 5K, 10K, and 15K include chip timing, live results, awards, a custom bib, a designer shirt, and a finisher medal. The 1 Mile offers the same bib, shirt, and medal without timing. Kids Dash participants receive a mini bib, youth shirt, and a medal designed for children; they can also run the dash for free without receiving the swag. Additional details include finish-line treats, complimentary participant photos, reduced pricing for youth ages 12 and under in the 5K and 10K, and a shirt guarantee deadline two Thursdays before race day.

Run Santa Run Atlanta is a Christmas-themed race in Atlanta, Georgia, offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. Participants can select a short holiday run or a 13.1-mile course, making the event suitable for families, casual runners, and those seeking a winter race challenge. The race embraces its Santa theme with Christmas music along the route, seasonal race shirts for participants, and finisher medals. At the finish line, attendees can collect treats like candy canes and gingerbread cookies, with a live Santa available for photos post-race.