North United 5K

JOIN US Saturday, June 27th for the 11th annual Independence Day 5k/1K! You will have the awesome experience of running to celebrate on America's 250th birthday! The 5K will take you through the streets of downtown Cumming. The start/finish line are at the same location.

RACE DAY REGISTRATION:

Race day registration opens at 6:30am in front of the Hill Center (start line)

RACE START TIME:

8:00am 5K

COST:

5K

$25.00 until June 9th at 11:59pm

$27.00 until June 20th at 11:59pm

$30.00 from June 21st to race day

1K:

$15.00 till June 20th @ 11:59pm, then $20.00 till race day.

Tot-Trot Free

COURSE:

5K - The 5K will take you through the streets of downtown Cumming. Start/finish are at the same location.

1K Fun Run and Tot Trot at the start/finish line .

PACKET PICK-UP:

RACE DAY Packet Pickup/Registration will begin at 6:30 am at start/finish line.

T-SHIRTS:

All participants registered by June 17th will be guaranteed a T-Shirt, if you register June 18th and after you will not be guaranteed a Tshirt. YOU NOW HAVE A CHOICE between Women's Racerback Tank or Unisex Tshirt.

FREE PARKING:

Ample parking off of Tribble Gap Road. Some Parking is also available in front of both schools.

RACE PURPOSE (OUR CAUSE):

Our fundraising goals for 2026 are to help local disadvantaged adolescents by giving them the opportunity to join local or school track and XC programs that their parents or guardians otherwise would not be able to afford.

Post Race:

Awards for Overalls, Masters and age group medals 1st, 2nd and 3rd starting at age 10 and under to 75+ in 5 year increments.

America's 250th Birthday DIE CAST FINISHING MEDALS FOR ALL RACE PARTICIPANTS!

JOIN US for the 18th annual FAST Pace Race 5K/10K/1K on Saturday, October 24, 2026

ABOUT OUR CAUSE:

Prostate cancer is the most common major cancer in American men today. One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. On Saturday October 24, 2026, Forsyth Area Striders Team (F.A.S.T.), along with the Prostate Condition Education Council (PCEC), is proud to present the 17th annual FAST PACE RACE. This event, and its proceeds, promotes awareness and provides education regarding the importance of screening and early detection.

ABOUT OUR TITLE SPONSOR: Advanced Urology

"Advanced Urology is Georgia's leading provider of high quality, urological care. We are ranked #1 on the Health Grades and are the only provider in the area to offer same day appointments. With 10 clinics and 7 ambulatory surgery centers conveniently located throughout the Atlanta area, Advanced Urology is committed to giving our patients the best experience possible by focusing on innovative treatments, exceptional service, and superior outcomes. Our highly skilled medical professionals work within our own state-of-the-art facilities and local hospitals where we are dedicated to making our patients feel comfortable and valued. Our patients are our highest priority, and we pride ourselves in offering exceptional care and service."

Event details and schedule

COURSE DESCRIPTION: We're Famous for our half-mile downhill start and finish on both 5k and the 10K courses! These courses were designed by runners, for runners. Both the 5K and 10K are chip-timed, point-to-point runs with an overall elevation drop to the finish line. The 5K faster than fast course will produce many memorable PRs and the 10K/5K with their exciting downhill finishes will boast many Peachtree Road Race qualifying times for 2027. We are now proven to be Metro Atlanta's fastest 5k.

Race Website: http://fastpacerace.org

PACKET PICKUP:

Early Packet Pickup Friday, October 23 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm in the ARENA BARN along side the ARENA.

Race day packet pickup opens at 6:30am inside the Cumming Fairgrounds in the ARENA BARN along side the ARENA.

T-SHIRTS:

Advanced technical fiber t-shirts are available in Men's or women's fitted cut for early registrations. All participants registered by October 16th will be guaranteed a race t-shirt. Participants registered on October 17th or later will not be guaranteed a t-shirt. Please note, the women's fitted shirt tends to be on the small size. Women who prefer a looser fit should request a Men's shirt.

FREE PARKING:

Parking will be available in the Cumming Fair Grounds Gate B or Lot 1. The fairgrounds will be the staging/finishing area with parking for approximately 2000 cars and ample restrooms attached to the arena.

ARRIVE ON TIME & be prepared to set a PR:

DON'T FORGET! Because this is a point-to-point course, you should arrive EARLY to be shuttled to the start. Buses for the 1-mile trip to the start line begin boarding at 7:00 am from the Fairgrounds and will end at 7:45 am. 5k and 10k begin promptly at 8:00 am. Maps will show multiple walking routes to the start line if preferred.

BAG CHECK:

Since we are a point to point race and it can be cool in October we will provide a bag check at the start line for warm up clothing, jackets and such to be transported back to the exhibit hall at the fairgrounds.

START LINE TRANSPORTATION:

The start line is approximately one mile from the fairgrounds. We will offer buses to transport runners/walkers to the starting line from 7:00 am - 7:50 am, or participants may choose to walk/run to the start via sidewalks.

COVERED ARENA POST RACE: 10k and 5k races finish in front of the Cumming Fairgrounds on Castleberry Road. Post-race snacks, beverages and ample restrooms will be available just over the Castleberry foot bridge. Overall Male/Female, Masters Male/Female, and Age Group awards (Male/Female in 5-year increments) will be provided to the top 3 finishers for both the 5k and 10k. All finishers will receive finishing medals. 1 mile fun run stays 100% within the fairgrounds.

DIRECTIONS from EXIT 14 GA400 to Fairgrounds:

Starting from Buford Hwy/GA-20 W at GA-400 Exit 14 1 Head northwest on Buford Hwy/GA-20 W toward Atlanta Rd/GA-20 W/GA-9 N - go 0.2 mi 2 Turn left at Atlanta Rd/GA-9 S - go 0.2 mi 3 Turn right at Hutchinson Rd (At light beside KFC) - go 0.6 mi 4 Turn right to stay on Hutchinson Rd - go 0.4 mi 5 Turn right at Castleberry Rd - go 0.9 mi Destination (Cumming Fairgrounds) will be on the left Parking at Gate B in the Fairgrounds Total: 2.2 mi from 400.

Gobble Gobble...It's Turkey Trot time & we'd love for you to run with us! This will be the "2nd helpings" of our Turkey Trots!

We are excited to bring back our Turkey Trot!~ Guidelines will be the same as prior, please note the specific dates in order to qualify for a complimentary race entry!

If you haven't crossed under our finish line this year...that's OK too...You can still come out and join us...it's just $22($25 on Race Day), in-person or virtual.

Back for 2026

5K, 10K, 15K or Half Marathon Distances

Virtual 5K, 10K, 15K, or Half Marathon available for only $22 ($25 on Race Day).

Swag available for purchase: Awesome Shirts $22 ($25 on raceday), Hoodies $27 ($30 on raceday), & Finisher Medals available for online purchase just $7.50 ($10 to purchase on Raceday!)

VOLUNTEERS FOR THIS RACE RECEIVE FIVE (5) FREE RACES. (Volunteers must sign up on the volunteer page.)

Two weeks before Thanksgiving in 2011, we decided that we wanted to give back to all the participants who came out to race with us over the course of the year. Thanksgiving morning seemed to be the perfect time, and giving them a FREE race would be the perfect way to say thanks. We're continuing that tradition...If you've crossed under our finish line in any race from Dec. 1, 2025 - Nov. 13, 2026, you've earned yourself a FREE 5K spot in ONE of the in-person Turkey Trot races. (Please note the dates. Running one of our Turkey Trots last year does NOT qualify for a free entry.)

Everything will be the same as Thanksgiving...but we're letting you race on Sunday, November 22nd in Cumming, GA!

THAT'S THIS RACE YOU ARE ABOUT TO REGISTER FOR!

Join us on Thanksgiving Day. Come out and burn some pre-turkey calories while working up an appetite for your Thanksgiving Day feast by running or walking the 16th annual Tryptophan Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K.

WOW, 16 years is an amazing tradition! We are THANKFUL to all of YOU for coming out year after year. It is great to see family and friends come together from all over to create special memories on race day! So be THAT FAMILY on turkey day and run a 5K, 10K or Half Marathon run/walk.

Runners/Walkers will have the option to participate IN-PERSON or VIRTUALLY. Race packets for virtual participants will be mailed out by USPS. In-Person race packet pickup will be offered on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Starbucks 435 Peachtree Parkway 4-7pm and race day morning in Front of Rosati's starting at 6:30 am.

EVENT DETAILS:

RACE DAY:

Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026

LOCATION:

In front of Rosati's Pizza and Sports Pub

RACE START TIMES:

13.1 - 7:30am

10K - 7:45am

5K - 8:00am

Virtual - whenever, wherever

Fun Run 1K - 9:00am

COST:

Half - $45 until 9/1 @ 11:59pm

$55.00 until 10/10 @11:59pm

$60.00 until 10/27 @ 11:59pm

$65.00 until 11/17 @ 11:59pm

$70.00 until 11/25 and Race Day

10K - $30.00 until 9/1 @ 11:59pm

$35.00 until 10/10 @ 11:59pm

$50.00 until 10/27 @ 11:59pm

$55.00 until 11/25 and Race Day

5K - $25.00 until 9/1 @ 11:59pm

$30.00 until 10/10 @ 11:59pm

$35.00 until 10/27 @ 11:59pm

$40.00 until 11/17 @ 11:59pm

$45.00 until 11/25 and Race Day

Virtual - $40.00

Fun Run - $20.00

COURSE:

5K Course: Starts and finishes in front of Rosati's Pizza and Sports Pub, 415 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming, Ga. Mostly flat course with lots of room to run.

10K Course: Continues from the 5K going south on Peachtree Parkway and U-Turning before Sharon Rd. returning back to the finish.

Half: Continues from the 10K U-Turn down past the Brookwood Target and returning to the finish line.

PACKET PICK UP/RACE DAY REGISTRATION:

Packet Pick-up - Wednesday, November 25, 2026 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm Starbucks at 435 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming, GA 30041 (across from The Collection)

Race Day Packet Pick-up/Registration - Parking lot in front of Rosati's starting at 6:30am.

PARKING:

The Tryptophan 2026 race course utilizes a portion of the Brannon Crossing parking lot. For runner safety we ask that you park across the street at The Collection of Forsyth. If you park in Brannon Crossing you may get stuck until the race is over. Races start on time so be sure to allow plenty of time to park, pick up your packets, and get to the start!!

Virtual and In-Person participants will receive a custom race bib, finishers medal and long-sleeve tee.

AWARDS:

Overall Male/Female

Masters Male/Female

Age Groups 3 Deep Male/Female: 10 and Under to 75+ in five year increments