Come challenge yourself with one of the oldest cross country 5K races through the woods behind the Athens YMCA.

Schedule

7:00AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup
8:00AM - Run Through the Woods XC 5K
9:00AM - Fun Run
9:15AM - Awards

Course Info:

The race starts and finishes on the track.  At the start run 1 loop around the track then merge off of the track onto the fields and into the woods.  Run 2 loops through the woods.  After the 2nd loop, return to the track directly to the finish line.

Cross Country 5K:
Race begins on the YMCA track and make 2 loops through the woods behind the YMCA. Finish is on the track.

Fun Run:
Fun Run makes 1 loop around the track.

Phantom Runner:
Get a shirt to show your support. Please pick up your shirt from the Athens YMCA on or before August 2,2025

Click here for Course Map

Awards:

Handmade pottery from the famous R. Wood Studio in Athens, GA.  Awards given to Overall Male and Female, Masters Male and Female, age group awards given to  standard 5-year age groups starting at 10 and under going through 75 and over.

Cost:

Cross Country 5K:
Price: $30.00 Race Fee + $3.44 SignUp Fee.  Register by July 18 to receive a t-shirt.

Fun Run:
Price: Free.  $10.00 add on if you want a shirt. Register by July 18 to receive a t-shirt.
Registration: Registration ends July 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

Phantom Runner:
Price: $20.00 Race Fee + $2.86 SignUp Fee  Register by July 18 to receive a t-shirt, after July 18 registration fee is donation only.
Registration: Registration ends July 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

Click here for Registration