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5K1 miCompleted

Run to Prevent 5K & 1 Mile Run

Valdosta, Georgia

At a glance

Last held
Sep 12, 2026
Next edition
2027 date not announced. Usually held in September.
Location
Valdosta, Georgia
Distances
5K, 1 mi

Listed from RunSignUp. Checked Sep 14, 2026.

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About this race

$500 Prize to the 1st Place Male and Female finishers in the 5K!

Early Packet Pickup

Friday, September 11, 2026, from 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Central Avenue Church of Christ

304 E. Central Ave., Valdosta, GA 31601

Race Day

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026

Location: Unity Park Amphitheater

Address: 301 E Central Ave, Valdosta, GA 31601

Registration Time: 7:00 – 7:45 a.m.

5K: 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. 

1 Mile Fun Run: 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. 

Awards: 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

If registered by the end of the day on Friday, August 28, 2026, you are guaranteed a race t-shirt on the morning of the race or at early packet pickup.

T-shirts will be distributed until supplies run out for those who register past the August 28th deadline.

Key dates

Registration opens

Feb 12, 2026

Registration closes

Sep 12, 2026

Race day

Sep 12, 2026

Standard ends

Sep 12, 2026

Pricing

Run to Prevent 1 Mile

Standard ended Sep 12, 2026

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Run to Prevent 5K

Standard ended Sep 12, 2026

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