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This week 5
2JUL
Run · road · 5K
Bluffton Independence Day 5K
Bluffton · 27 km away
4JUL
Run · road · 5K
USA 5K - Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island · 36 km away
4JUL
Run · road · 5K
Hilton Head Firecracker 5K
Hilton Head Island · 35 km away
4JUL
Run · road · 5K
USA 5K 2025
Hilton Head Island · 36 km away
4JUL
Run · road · 5K
5th Annual 5K Firecracker Run
Beaufort · 51 km away
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JUL 5
11JUL
Run · road · 5K
Color Run/Walk (5K) YMCA in Port Royal SC
Port Royal · 50 km away
18JUL
Run · road · 5K
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Pooler GA (29)
Pooler · 15 km away
25JUL
Run · road · 5K
Savannah Sultry Swamp Run
Savannah · 22 km away
25JUL
Run · road · 5K
2026 May River Shrimp Hawaiian Shirt 5K
Bluffton · 27 km away
31JUL
Run · road · 5K
14th Annual Richmond Hill Red Hot Chili Pepper 5k
Richmond Hill · 24 km away
AUG 3
1AUG
Run · road · 5K
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Savannah, GA (31)
Savannah
1AUG
Run · road · 5K
Nine Line Foundation Run For The Wounded 5K/10k
savannah · 5 km away
19AUG
Run · road · 5K
Bobcat Scorcher 5K
Bluffton · 28 km away
SEP 5
5SEP
Run · road · 5K
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Savannah, GA (36)
Savannah
12SEP
Run · road · 5K
Margaritas For Moms 5K/10K Savannah
Savannah
19SEP
Run · road · 5K
5th Annual 910; Brett J Morris Avenger Foundation Defenders of Mental Health 5K
Savannah
19SEP
Run · road · 5K
Move Your Mind 5K
Hilton Head Island · 33 km away
26SEP
Run · road · 5K
Race4Love 2025
Beaufort · 52 km away
Savannah · 80 km
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Recurring 5K races near Savannah
Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly
Run Forrest Run Endurance Fest
RUN FORREST RUN ENDURANCE FEST takes place at 100 Tom Triplett Road in Pooler, Georgia, with a morning start for its fall race-day schedule. The event offers families and newer runners an accessible start with a 1 Mile Fun Run on the road, while the 5K, 10K, and half marathon utilize trail courses. A Memorial Ruck 10K is also included, meaning the event is not restricted to standard running distances.
The trail races are clearly marked, and volunteers are stationed along the course to guide participants. The 1 Mile race is designed for children and families, providing medals for all finishers, awards for the top three male and female runners, and a complimentary ice cream scoop for kids from The Ice Cream Stop in Pooler. The longer races include finisher medals, race shirts, and age-group awards. Additionally, 25% of registration proceeds benefit the Effingham Navigators Group, a nonprofit that supports individuals with special needs.
Hope Beyond Borders Global Missions 5K/10K Race
The Hope Beyond Borders Global Missions 5K/10K Race begins and ends at Howe 2 Run, 11 Gateway Blvd South in Savannah, near Hope City Church. Both the 5K run/walk and the 10K run commence at 8:00 AM. The 5K is suitable for both walkers and runners. This event is designed for a wide local audience, including runners, walkers, families, and individuals of various ages and abilities.
The course specifics are not detailed beyond the shared start and finish point. The race's purpose is clear: proceeds benefit Hope Beyond Borders, the global missions ministry of Hope City Church, a non-denominational Christian church in Savannah. Registrations and sponsorships fund mission teams, local partnerships, practical aid, sustainable projects, and outreach to children and communities outside the immediate area. Participants receive a T-shirt and finisher medal, reflecting the event's connection to church-based global initiatives.
5K for Peace
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.
Paradise 5K
Hilton Head Half & Quarter Marathon & 5K
HonorMark 5K, 10K, 5k Ruck & Kids Fun Run
Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Savannah, GA (45)
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.
Georgia Southern True Blue 5K & Abbie's Adventure Race
Georgia Southern’s True Blue 5K and Abbie’s Adventure Race is an annual campus race day on the university’s Statesboro campus, tied to Homecoming and True Blue school spirit. The Adventure Race starts first in the morning, followed by the traditional 5K about half an hour later. The event draws runners and walkers of all ages, with a virtual option for people who want to join from elsewhere, and it supports the Abbie DeLoach Foundation.
The regular 5K runs through the campus grounds, while Abbie’s Adventure Race turns the same basic distance into a team-style challenge with physical and mental obstacles, plus mud and water. The Adventure Race has included 22 teams, and the full event has drawn more than 350 participants. Student organizations, community groups, fraternities, sororities, and local gyms all show up, which makes it feel more like a campus-community gathering than a standard road race. Organizers have also used the event as a way to lift spirits after Hurricane Helene.
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Bluffton, SC
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.
Savannah Southern Half
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.
Giving Thanks for a Cure 5k
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.
2026 #HonorMark 5K, 10K, 5k Ruck & Kids Fun Run
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.
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Savannah Training Notes
Savannah hosts 41 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals run Forsyth Park for the 1-mile perimeter, then stretch into downtown streets when the city is quiet. You can hit 5 miles if you do steady laps around the park. Bonaventure Cemetery gives nearly 7 miles of paved and gravel paths when you want shade and turns. Rise and Run Saturday Run Group meets every Saturday at 7:00 AM, and Pooler Run Club and Service Brewing Run Club meet Thursdays at 6:30 PM. The Savannah Mile, Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon, Mama-Run, and Savannah Ultra Urban 50k anchor the calendar.
Locals ride flat and coastal, so base miles come easy if the wind behaves. The Historic District Loop, Tybee Island Ride, Isle of Hope, Whitemarsh Island, Wilmington Island, and Skidaway Island fill most road days. Coastal Bicycle Touring Club runs Saturday rides around 25-40 miles with A+ through C pace groups, and the Wednesday No Sweat Ride leaves The Sentient Bean at 9:00 AM. BikeWalk Savannah, Tide to Town, and SORBA keep the scene moving. The longest loops cover 4 km with 178 m elevation, so the climbs stay modest.
October to April gives runners and cyclists the cleanest training window, with cooler air and lower humidity. Summer turns long, hot, humid, and almost tropical, so locals start early, keep intervals short, and save Z2 for mornings. June through September brings about half the annual rain, and brief thunderstorms can reshuffle a ride or long run fast. Winter stays short, mild, and sunny, so both sports keep rolling with fewer layers and more steady miles. November and December usually feel driest, while rare snow and limited freezing days keep the calendar open.