The Big Ring Challenge at Jackrabbit Trails is a cycling, mountain biking, and trail running event held on Saturday, October 31, 2026. It is located at 465 Jack Rabbit Rd in Hayesville, North Carolina.
Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
5k NOGAWILD Safari Fun Run/Walk. September 12th, 2026
Join us for a one-of-a-kind family-friendly run/walk through the parks where you will run/walk by 100s of animals from antelope, penguins, camel,
zebra, kangaroos, and more! Join us in this fun-run fundraising event to help support the efforts of Creation Encounters. You can learn more about their work here. Come prepared to walk/run on an all-terrain course. To learn more about the course itself click here.
Check-in is at 8:00 a.m. The first wave goes out at 8:30 a.m.
8:30am Safari Run/Walk All About the Animals Course (2.8 miles)- 2 laps. This course follows Wildlife Park pathways and the Safari Drive-Thru road (gravel, asphalt, and mulch). Children under 4 are free with a participating adult.
9:00am Kids/Family Fun Run (1 mile)- Take 1 to 2 laps around the Safari Park for a wild and family-friendly adventure!
There will also be a Virtual Option for those who cannot join us in person but would still like to exercise and help support the animals!
Each option price will increase by $5 one month prior to the Fall Safari Run so get your spots early!
Raffle and giveaway immediately follow the Safari Run. Awards will be given to the first 3 female and first 3 male finishers! Each Safari Run participant will receive one free raffle ticket and Safari Run medallion. Other raffle tickets can be purchased. Must be present for the raffle to win. Your registration for the Safari Run also includes admission to our Safari Drive-Thru after the event!
Please note - This is a fundraiser race and is not a timed race at this time. We encourage you to keep track of your own time with your watch
We cannot wait to see everyone for the Safari Run! Thank you for signing up!
1 Miles 2.8 Miles Fun Run Gravel Run Virtual Walk
Sun, Sep 20, 2026 at 7:30 AM
400-yard Swim 18 Mile Bike 5K Run
Lake Blue Ridge Marina
335 Marina Dr
Blue Ridge GA 30513
Run Sprint Swim Triathlon
Sat, Oct 03, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Please join us for the 2nd. Annual Running of the “Your Heart Counts 5K” Once again presented by Union General Health System! Saturday Morning – October 3rd. 2026 – 8:00 AM Race Start – Meeks Park –
Blairsville, GA! Come enjoy this absolutely beautiful race route that combines the paths of Meeks Park with a beautiful fall morning in the Mountains of North Georgia. All for a great cause to support Cardiac Health through Union General. So Please wear RED in support of this outstanding cause as Heart Disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. It will be an amazing morning so we hope you’ll plan to join us!
Registration: $30 Pre-Race Registration Fee (Runs until 11:59 PM, Sunday evening, September 27th.) You must register by this date to guarantee your T-shirt size and lock in at the reduced rate!) $40 Race Day Registration Rate.
Race Day Logistics & Schedule of Events:
Race Day Registration / Race Location: Adjacent to Pavilion #3 in Meeks Park located at 490 Meeks Park Rd., Blairsville, GA 30512.
*6:45 AM Race Day Registration
*7:45 AM Race Day Registration Closes
*7:55 AM Pre-Race Announcements
*8:00 AM “Your Heart Counts 5K” Start Time
*9:15 AM Race Awards Presentation
Pre-Race Packet Pick-up for those pre-registered:
Pre-Race Packet Pick-up will be held Friday, October 2nd. from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Union General Wellness Center located at 376 Deep South Farm Rd., Blairsville, GA 30512.
Race Route:
Both the Start and Finish Lines are located adjacent to Pavilion #3 in Meeks Park. Meeks Park is one of the most BEAUTIFUL parks in all of the North Georgia Mountains! The race route itself is a mix of pavement and some hard-pack gravel with gentle rolling hills along a scenic creek!
Race Start-Finish & Race Day Parking:
There is plenty of parking in Meeks Park itself so don’t sweat that! You will follow the main road into the park (stay straight!) and you will see the main parking lots on both your left and right. Parking is free!
Awards:
Awards will be given to the following:
*Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Winners
*Top Masters Male and Top Masters Female Winners
*Top 3 Male & Female in the following Age Categories: 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, 75-79, 80 & Over
We do hope you will join for this outstanding year one race in support of Cardiac Health!
Please note, this is a rain or shine event!!
5k Gravel Run
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM
49.7 km from HayesvilleCycling Gran Fondo Gravel
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM
46.4 km from HayesvilleCycling