Cave Spring Arts Festival 5K & 1M

The Whiskey Run Rome is the perfect race for seasoned runners or amateur enthusiasts looking for a run that doesn’t skimp on the fun. Expect great 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon routes followed by local food pairings, whiskey samples, and music. In its second year, the run includes venues all across the southeast, with races scheduled in Atlanta, Nashville, Huntsville, and Knoxville.

The run is produced by Run Rhino. A Chattanooga-based company known for putting on unique races and events, including 7 Bridges Marathon, Scenic City Mud Run, the Caffeine Run, the World Run, and the Southeastern Santa Hustle Race Series.

We're partnered with 411 Broad for our after race party!

Hear What Other Racers Have to Say About The Whiskey Run:

“I just wanted to thank you for such a fun event today! So thankful the run gods were on our side and brought in all the good weather. It was a gorgeous route, a beautiful day, and the people were all just fantastic. It was such a well-run event.”

• Christiana V.

COME JOIN IN A 60+ YEAR TRADITION!!

Please join us for the annual running (61 years for the Arts Festival by the way!!) of the Cedar Valley Arts Festival 5K & 10K Road Race! Once again held in beautiful Peek Park located at 607 N. College St. in Downtown Cedartown, GA. This is a flat and fast course that follows paved public roads (closed during the race of course!) along a very scenic and private lake on a historic route throughout downtown Cedartown.

Proceeds from the race go to benefit the Cedartown Junior Service League Endorsed Projects as well as Local high school scholarships (including for Cedartown and Rockmart High Schools)

BOTH the 5K and the 10K are Certified Peachtree Qualifiers! (5K USATF Certification# GA13100WC & 10K USATF Certification# GA19004WC.)

After the race, plan to hang around for the 61st Annual Arts Festival which opens at 10:00 AM with tons of vendors, food, and entertainment for the whole family!

Race Details and Logistics:

Saturday, April 25th 2026

5K & 10K Start Time: 8:00 AM

Please Note: Wheelchair Athletes will Start at 7:30 AM and have an option to select 5K or 10K

Pre-Registration Fees:

5K: $30

10K: $35

Race-Day Registration Fees:

5K: $40

10K: $45

Race-Day Registration will begin at 6:30 AM

Registration closes at midnight, Monday April 19, 2026.

Awards:

Awards will be presented at approximately 9:30 AM in the Peek Park Amphitheatre.

Unique engraved medallions will be given to Top 3 overall Female and Male Runners, and the Top overall Female and Male Masters Runner(s).

Age Group Medals will be given to the top 3 in each age group as follows:

10 & under, 11-14, 15-19,20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over

Parking:

Parking will not be available on the course, as it will be roped off. Parking will also be limited in Peek Park. Most runners will find parking near the course on the sides of N. College Street.

Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up:

Pre-Race Packet-Pick-Up will be held Friday April 24th from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM next to the Finish Line located in Peek Park, Look for the tent next to the Playground! Peek Park Street Address is 607 N. College St., Cedartown, GA.

Times and Location(s) to be communicated via email to those runners that are pre-registered.

Please also Note: This is a Rain or Shine event and given the charitable nature of the event, there are no refunds available.

We hope to see you there!

2026 C5K & CAMP

CAMP DATES: June 28 - July 3

CEDARTOWN Wheelchair 5K RACE: July 2, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Welcome to the official Cedartown Wheelchair Athlete Training Camp and C5K race registration site. This year, we are thrilled to host the 23rd Annual C5K, and we are excited to welcome athletes from around the world to Cedartown. Our partnership with the Shepherd Center and Atlanta Track Club Peachtree 10K is a true honor. We stand united to support the sport of wheelchair racing in Georgia not only for our local communities but also for athletes from around the world.

EVENT CALENDAR:

Arrival Date: Sunday, June 28th

Track Event: Tuesday, June 30th

C5K Race Date: Thursday, July 2nd at 7:00 pm

C5K Race Location: 607 N College Street, Cedartown, GA 30125 (Peeks Park)

Departure Date: Friday, July 3rd

ACCOMODATIONS:

The 2026 host hotel will be the Days Inn Cedartown, the same accommodation we used in 2025. The newly renovated Days Inn is conveniently located only a few hundred yards from the C5k racecourse and training runs. There are several restaurants, a grocery store and a bank walking distance from the Days Inn Hotel.

Hotel address: Days Inn, 100 E. John Hand Rd., Cedartown, Georgia 30125

Book your own accommodation:

• You must book your own room by emailing or calling the hotel.

• The cost per person for each one sharing a double room, is approximately $40/night. The total for a room per night is approximately $80 (including taxes).

• To save money book your room with a friend – plan with a friend prior to booking your room and specify your plans in the booking.

• If you wish to book a private room, the rate is approximately $80/night.

BOOK YOUR ROOM by Email: daysinncedartown@yahoo.com [Group rate Code: wheelchair race]

BOOK YOUR ROOM by Phone +1-770-7483746, speak to Kendra or Bob. Code: wheelchair race

TRANSPORTATION:

Email Chris Holcomb at cedartown5Ktransportation@gmail.com to communicate your arrival times and follow his instructions for pick up logistics at the Atlanta airport. Please book your flight to arrive and depart during decent times in the day time hours. If you arrive late at night or very early morning hours you may have to wait on our transport or we will provide a contact number for you to arrange your own transport. Keep in mind that Cedartown is 75miles from the airport/ 1.5 h drive.

REGISTRATION FOR THE CEDARTOWN 5K RACE AND CAMP:

$40 REGISRATION FEE*

• Registration fee includes the same for athletes, coaches, family and friends:

• Your race registration for the Cedartown5k race. (athletes)

• Transport from Atlanta airport to host hotel in Cedartown (see dates below)

• Transport to Peachtree 10K host hotel in Atlanta (morning of July 3rd)

• Most meals

• Track meet at Darlington School – informal fun evening meet (pending enough interest)

• Race T-shirt

• Premium gift ( athletes)

• RACE TALK Session – discussions on race etiquette, strategy and race calendar

• Automatic registration for the Triple Crown Series prize purse [Must have registered separately in a minimum of three (3) events]

Please note accommodations are not included in Camp registration -- You must book your OWN hotel room.

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C5K RACE INFORMATION: (a.k.a "Cedartown 5K")

The 5K race course will remain the same as in previous years - the C5K delivers the fastest 5K times in the world. The course is technical with some climbs and downhills on smooth roads.

DIVISIONS:

• Open Men

• Open Women

• Masters' Men - (ages 40-49)

• Masters' Women - (ages 40 & Over)

• Grandmasters' Men - (ages 50 & Over)

• T52 Quad Men

• Junior Boys

• Junior Girls

TWO START TIMES:

Race 1 -- OPEN MEN; MASTERS MEN; AND GRANDMASTERS MEN

Race 2 -- OPEN WOMEN; T52 QUAD DIVISION MEN; WOMENS MASTERS

PRIZE MONEY $$$ and a custom trophy are awarded to the top 3 in all divisions, additional divisions may be added as long as a minimum of 3 competitors race in your division.

TRACK MEET ON DARLINGTON CAMPUS:

For those of you who did the track meet last year in 2024 & 2025, you will remember it was fun and fast!! The track meet will be informal and based on a rolling start timetable, starting later in the evening June 30th. Please pick your top three (3) preferred events in the registration process. We will select events depending on the popularity and hope to run a 'Last Man Out' fun race at the close of the evening.

ATHLETE MENTOR CLINIC: *Presented by Krige Schabort & Miguel Vergara

This session will talk about race etiquette, tactical strategies to be confident and race savvy at all distances. Group discussion to compile a race calendar for all, bring contact information you have of events so we can build a comprehensive race calendar for all. This is a great opportunity not only for young athletes and newcomers but also for seasoned athletes as well. Leave the session with knowledge learning from other athletes and our clinic hosts!!

Triple Crown Series

The 2026 Rolling Thunder Triple Crown Series (TCS) will consist of four (4) events; athletes must race in three of the four events to qualify for points. If you compete in all four events your top three scores will count towards the final standings. More information: https://able-sport.com/triple-crown-series/

Grandmas Marathon – June 20th [Raceroster.com]

Cedartown 5K – July 2nd

Peachtree 10K – July 4th https://www.shepherd.org/programs/services/sports-recreation/peachtree-road-race

Boilermaker 15K – July 12th [RunSignUp.com]

General information – Caron Schabort: cedartown5k@gmail.com

Registration - Krige Schabort: schabort@comcast.net

Accommodations and room assignments – Chris Holcomb: cedartown5Ktransportation@gmail.com

Transportation – Chris Holcomb: cedartown5Ktransportation@gmail.com

Upon Arrival at the Airport, CALL Samantha Griffin: 770-3249163 sre2133@aol.com