Courses de 10K près de Pooler

Le RUN FORREST RUN ENDURANCE FEST, ça se passe au 100 Tom Triplett Road à Pooler, Georgia. C'est une course d'automne avec un départ le matin. Pour les familles et ceux qui débutent, il y a un départ accessible avec un 1 Mile Fun Run sur route. Par contre, le 5K, le 10K et le half marathon se font sur sentiers. Il y a même un Memorial Ruck 10K, donc ça ne se limite pas aux distances de course classiques. Les courses en trail sont bien balisées, et des bénévoles sont postés le long du parcours pour guider les participants. La course de 1 Mile est pensée pour les enfants et les familles : il y a des médailles pour tous les finishers, des récompenses pour les trois premiers hommes et femmes, et une boule de glace offerte pour les enfants de chez The Ice Cream Stop à Pooler. Pour les courses plus longues, tu as une médaille finisher, un t-shirt de course et des prix par catégorie d'âge. Et en plus, 25% des frais d'inscription vont au Effingham Navigators Group, une asso à but non lucratif qui aide les personnes avec des besoins spécifiques.

La "Hope Beyond Borders Global Missions 5K/10K Race", ça part et ça arrive à Howe 2 Run, au 11 Gateway Blvd South à Savannah, près de la Hope City Church. Le 5K (course/marche) et le 10K (course) démarrent tous les deux à 8h du mat'. Le 5K, il est fait pour les marcheurs comme pour les coureurs. C'est un événement pensé pour un public local assez large, avec des coureurs, des marcheurs, des familles et des gens de tous âges et de tous niveaux. Pour le parcours, on n'a pas trop de détails, à part que le départ et l'arrivée sont au même endroit. Le but de la course est clair : les fonds récoltés vont à Hope Beyond Borders, qui est le ministère des missions mondiales de la Hope City Church, une église chrétienne non confessionnelle à Savannah. Avec les inscriptions et les parrainages, ils financent des équipes de mission, des partenariats locaux, de l'aide concrète, des projets durables et des actions auprès des enfants et des communautés en dehors de la zone directe. Les participants reçoivent un T-shirt et une médaille de finisher, ce qui marque le lien de l'événement avec les initiatives mondiales de l'église.

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 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 Girl Scout Island Ultra is a trail race weekend held at Rose Dhu Island Camp in Savannah, Georgia. The race is situated on an island noted as the birthplace of Girl Scouts. The event offers distances ranging from a 10K to ultra distances including 50K, a 50K relay for teams of up to five, 100K, and 100 miles. Access to the camp is via a quiet neighborhood and a one-lane bridge onto the island, with volunteers directing traffic. The weekend is structured to be relaxed and social. Participants have the flexibility to run any distance they choose. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are permitted. Ultra runners may establish personal aid canopies in specified zones. Packet pickup, a pre-race dinner, and an FAQ session are scheduled for Friday. On-site camping options include cabins, perches, elevated tent platforms, primitive sites, and vehicle spaces, with access to showers and bathrooms throughout the weekend.

The Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M in Savannah, GA, is a US Road Running event. It offers 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances starting from 1850 E Montgomery Cross Rd. The race begins at 8:30 AM. Packet pickup is available from 8:00 AM to 8:20 AM. Advance registration on RunSignup is required, as there is no race-day signup. All three distances follow an out-and-back course structure with repeats. 5K participants complete the course twice, 10K participants complete it four times, and half marathoners complete it six times. The course has a time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes. Parking is located near the start line, and all finishers will receive medals. A best costume award highlights the holiday theme.

The Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run is an annual trail race in Bluffton, South Carolina, held on the trails of Palmetto Bluff, a 20,000-acre Lowcountry property. Participants can select from a 10K, 30K, or 50K ultra, and the event also offers a 10K walk. The longer distances commence earlier in the morning, with the 50K starting first, followed by the 30K, and then the 10K. The course features tree-shaded single track, dirt trail, and gravel road. The 10K route extends 6.2 miles into Palmetto Bluff’s old maritime forest. The 30K can be completed solo or as a three-person relay, while the 50K is available for solo runners or five-person relays. The race supports the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy, directly linking the event to the land it crosses.

The Liv Active | Southern Fashion 10K offers a race entry that can include a full matching Liv Active running set, a rarity for a 10K event. This self-timed fun run takes place in Savannah, Georgia's Forsyth Park during a late-winter weekend, coinciding with the Southern Fashion Sports Festival. Runners can choose between Saturday and Sunday run times; Saturday attracts the larger crowd, while Sunday provides a smaller field and an additional opportunity to secure a race set. All finishers are awarded a medal, and the top male and female finishers each receive a $100 cash prize. The 10-kilometer course, approximately 6 miles, winds through Forsyth Park's tree-lined paths and historic circuits. As streets remain open during the event, it functions more as a community run than a strictly regulated road race, with flaggers and signage directing participants. Packet pickup is scheduled at Fleet Feet Savannah, and race sets will be dispatched separately in April. The apparel, designed by Savannah-based Liv Active, offers sport-specific options, alongside an entry choice for those solely interested in the race itself.