Chick-fil-A Connect Race Event 2026

STRAVA SMACKDOWN

This isn’t a PR chase.

It’s a precision test.

All runners will take on the exact same 5K course at Bay Creek Park.

A target time will be announced before the start.

Go out too hot? You’re cooked.

Play it too safe? You lose.

The runner who finishes closest to the target time — over or under — wins.

Lowest time difference takes the trophy.

Ties are settled head-to-head.

All results verified via Strava.

$5 buy-in.

No pacers. No shortcuts. No excuses.

Run with control.

Run with discipline.

Welcome to the Smackdown.

The 25th Annual Covington Y Cheerios® Challenge is a fundraiser for the Covington Y's Annual Campaign, which helps make Y programs accessible to all families and children in our community. Registration for the 1 mile, 5k, and 10k races includes a t-shirt. Participation medals will be given for the Trix Tot Trot. Age group and overall winner awards will be presented for the 1 mile, 5k, and 10k races.

After the race, join us for the post-race festival featuring live music, free food, local vendors, and activities for kids. You may even see the Trix Rabbit or Cheerios® Honey Bee!

Running in the Covington Y Cheerios® Challenge helps ensure that every child can participate in Y programs like youth sports, swim lessons, and summer day camp. Your race registration fee supports the YMCA's WHY IT MATTERS Annual Campaign. Financial assistance, funded through the Annual Campaign, is available based on need for all Y programs. The Y actively seeks to identify and involve those in need. The Cheerios® Challenge is the Covington Y's largest fundraiser for the WHY IT MATTERS Annual Campaign.

5k description

This race is put on two high school seniors, at Loganville Christian Academy, for their senior project. The race will be held on April 19th, 2026 at Loganville Christian Academy’s XC course. Due to the fact that the course isn’t flat, it is not suitable for strollers and runners should expect to run up and downhill. The first 1000$ covers the cost put on the event. All proceeds after that go to Emory Win-shape, specifically for helping patients afford their cancer treatment. We appreciate everyone who is contributing by running or donating and joining us in the fight against Cancer. Thank you so much!

The NG3 5K Cupcake Race on April 25th, 2026 will be a fun-filled race that will feature a 1 mile Fun Run followed by our 5K Road Race! Our 5K is also - Certified as a Peachtree Road Race Qualifier! (Certification # GA24003DJ). The NG3 5K will be followed by the City's Grayson Day Parade & Festival in the park! Your time in this race can be used as a qualifier for the Peachtree Road Race. At the end you will be treated to some of the best cupcakes in the world brought to you by Special Kneads and Treats. Eat your cupcake guilt-free free knowing you just burned the calories for a good cause in your support of NG3!

Time:

• 7:00 AM - Race day registration and packet pick-up OPEN

• 7:45 AM - 1Mile Fun Run Start

• 8:00 AM - 5K Race Start

Awards:

For 5K race - Top 3 overall male and female. Top 3 Male/Female in the following age groups: 14 & under, 15 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69 & 70+.

T-Shirt:

T-shirts are guaranteed to all runners registered by 4/16/26. All registrants who registered after 4/16/2026 may receive a t-shirt while supplies last during check-in. Register early to lock in savings and a t-shirt!

Refreshments:

Of course, we will have Special Kneads Cupcakes. Some of the best in the world. Cupcakes will be provided by Special Kneads and Treats, another amazing local non-profit. If you don't run on cupcakes then we will also provide water.