Gare di 5K vicino a Pooler

Il RUN FORREST RUN ENDURANCE FEST si tiene a 100 Tom Triplett Road a Pooler, Georgia, con partenze al mattino per il suo calendario di gare autunnale. L'evento è pensato per dare un inizio facile sia alle famiglie che a chi si avvicina alla corsa, con una 1 Mile Fun Run su strada. Per la 5K, 10K e half marathon, invece, si usano percorsi trail. C'è anche una Memorial Ruck 10K, il che significa che non si corre solo su distanze classiche. Le gare sui trail sono ben segnalate, e ci sono volontari lungo tutto il percorso per darti una mano. La 1 Mile è proprio per i bambini e le famiglie: medaglia per tutti quelli che arrivano, premi per i primi tre uomini e donne, e per i più piccoli c'è pure una pallina di gelato offerta da The Ice Cream Stop a Pooler. Per le distanze più lunghe, invece, ci sono le medaglie da finisher, la maglia della gara e i premi di categoria. E non è finita: il 25% degli incassi delle iscrizioni va all'Effingham Navigators Group, un'associazione no-profit che aiuta persone con bisogni speciali.

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.

La Hope Beyond Borders Global Missions 5K/10K Race parte e arriva da Howe 2 Run, al 11 Gateway Blvd South a Savannah, proprio lì vicino alla Hope City Church. Sia la 5K, che puoi fare correndo o camminando, sia la 10K (questa solo corsa) iniziano alle 8:00 del mattino. La 5K è perfetta sia per chi corre che per chi cammina. È un evento pensato per un pubblico locale bello ampio: ci sono corridori, camminatori, famiglie e persone di tutte le età e capacità. Per quanto riguarda il percorso, non ci sono dettagli oltre al fatto che partenza e arrivo sono nello stesso punto. Lo scopo della corsa è ben chiaro: tutti i ricavati vanno a Hope Beyond Borders, che è il ministero per le missioni globali della Hope City Church, una chiesa cristiana non confessionale di Savannah. Le iscrizioni e le sponsorizzazioni servono a finanziare team missionari, collaborazioni locali, aiuti pratici, progetti sostenibili e attività di sensibilizzazione per bambini e comunità fuori dall'area più vicina. Chi partecipa riceve una maglietta e la medaglia da finisher, a sottolineare proprio il legame dell'evento con le iniziative globali della chiesa.

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.