Courses de 5K près de Buford

The Spooky Spirits 5K is a Halloween-themed 5K race held in Suwanee, Georgia. It begins and ends at Suwanee Town Center Park. This is a timed race and a Peachtree Road Race qualifier, allowing participants to approach it as a serious 5K effort. The event also offers a more relaxed option that combines cocktails and costumes, with ticket choices for a continuous run or a course featuring stops for drinks. The spirits version features five stations along the race path, each offering a different cocktail sample and theme. Additionally, a 12-ounce cocktail is provided at the finish line. The event accommodates competitive runners, casual walkers, groups in costumes, and friends who enjoy cocktails. The race is organized by the same team responsible for the Beer Chaser 5K and Suwanee Wine Fest. Individual results and race videos will be accessible after the event.

The Dash 4 Domestic Violence Awareness 5K is a community 5K run/walk held at Alexander Park in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Hosted by the Gwinnett County Solicitor's Office, this is the fourth annual event. It gathers runners, walkers, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters to focus on domestic violence awareness, with packet pick-up and registration beginning early. The route is a 5K within Alexander Park. The day offers more than just the race. Proceeds benefit Mosaic Georgia, Partnership Against Domestic Violence, and Ahimsa House, funding services like crisis intervention, emergency shelter, advocacy, counseling, survivor support, prevention education, healthy relationship programs, and assistance for survivors needing to relocate pets. A recent edition saw 170 registered runners and raised $12,080. Past events have featured DJ Mercy, Zumba, line dancing, and fitness sessions from local gyms.

The NOA 5K Run to End Domestic Violence is a fall 5 km run held at Rock Creek Park in Dawsonville, Georgia. The race begins at 445 Martin Road, offering local runners a short, direct course linked to a specific cause: raising funds for domestic violence support. The event also provides a virtual 5K option, allowing participation for those unable to travel to Dawsonville. Race merchandise includes a T-shirt. The format is straightforward: a community 5K in a north Georgia park, focused on fundraising rather than a large festival or elite competition.

The Pastry Road Race is a flat road race held in downtown Buford, Georgia, starting at 8:00 a.m. in October. The event embraces its bakery theme, described as a "sweet" race to raise "dough," with participants receiving T-shirts. The morning features music, door prizes, and awards presented in five-year age groups ranging from 10 and under to 75 and up. While listed on Atlanta Track Club's Community Calendar, the race is organized independently, and inquiries should be directed to the event organizer.

The Trick or Treat Trot 5K is a morning 5K held in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. Check-in begins at 7:00 AM, with the race starting at 8:00 AM. This event benefits Easterseals North Georgia, providing health and development services for children with disabilities, their families, and the community. The race is a qualifier for the AJC Peachtree Road Race, though it is organized independently of the Atlanta Track Club. The event focuses on a straightforward 5K course, not a complex race structure. Participants, both runners and walkers, contribute to raising funds and awareness for young children with disabilities in Atlanta and North Georgia. Each participant receives a shirt. Awards are presented to the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as to winners in various age groups, from youth categories to senior grand masters.

Tina's Cat Run is an October benefit road race in Ball Ground, Georgia, offering a 5K, a 1 Mile Fun Run, and a virtual option. The race starts at Ball Ground City Park on Old Canton Road, near Main Street behind the Burger Bus. Cat Run Inc. organizes it as a charitable nonprofit event, with proceeds benefiting the Cherokee Family Violence Center and North Georgia shelter initiatives. The morning follows a small-town schedule: packet pickup and race-day registration open early at the park. The National Anthem and a prayer are offered at the start line before the 5K begins. The Fun Run follows, with medals presented as finishers cross the line, and Tina speaks before the awards ceremony. The race raises funds for local shelters and highlights domestic violence awareness, functioning as a community benefit day rather than a standard timed 5K.

The Music City Run for Dyslexia takes place in September, offering 5K, 10K, and 1-mile distances. The Dyslexia Dash, the shortest option, is suitable for families and less experienced runners, complementing the longer road race choices. The race supports Learning Matters, a nonprofit assisting K-12 students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Their services encompass assessment, tutoring, and advocacy. All net proceeds from the event fund free interventional tutoring. The event also involves sponsors and volunteers, with past race photos and results available for participants.

The Running Scared 5K/13K is a Halloween-themed race held at Rock Creek Park in Dawsonville, Georgia. Costumes are encouraged but not required. The 5K begins at 8:00 AM and the 13K starts at 8:30 AM, allowing participants to choose a shorter morning race or a longer one on the same day. All participants receive a long-sleeve race shirt and a custom finisher medal, complementing the autumn setting and costume-friendly atmosphere. The Deadly Double offers an additional challenge, where runners complete both the 5K and the 13K for separate recognition. The event embraces its Halloween theme with treats, music, and activities in the start and finish area. Awards are presented to overall male and female winners, Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Masters, five-year age groups, and the top Deadly Double finishers. The race is listed on the Atlanta Track Club Community Calendar but is organized independently.

The Dunwoody Dash offers a chipped 5K and a 1-mile Fun Run/Walk at Austin Elementary School on Roberts Drive in Dunwoody, Georgia. The 5K begins at 8 a.m., followed by the Fun Run/Walk at 8:10. The event is designed for runners and families, welcoming walkers and strollers. The 5K features a USATF-certified course and awards for age groups, serving as a Peachtree Road Race qualifier. Proceeds benefit Austin Elementary students, faculty, staff, and enrichment programs. Post-race, the school grounds will host food trucks, music, inflatables, face painting, and a petting zoo.