Georgia · Saturday, April 25, 2026
The Earth Day Challenge is a 5k and 10k event held on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Celebrate America’s birthday on the run at the Made in the USA 5K/10K/15K/Half Marathon, taking place the Saturday before the 4th of July in Sugar Hill, GA on the beautiful Greenway.
This patriotic race offers four distances so athletes of all levels can take part in the celebration. Whether you’re chasing a PR, enjoying a scenic run, or honoring the red, white, and blue, the Greenway provides a smooth and picturesque setting for an unforgettable race experience.
As a special thank-you for their service, all Active Duty Military and First Responders receive a FREE race entry. (Military I.D. or First Responder I.D. of the athlete must be shown at bib pickup.)
All athletes who cross the finish line will earn a finisher medal, and awards will be presented in all four race distances to the top three male and female finishers in the standard five-year age groups.
Lace up, show your patriotic spirit, and join us for a memorable Independence Day celebration at the Made in the USA 5K/10K/15K/Half Marathon!
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!
Lace Up, Sip, and Celebrate Freedom at the 2nd Annual Find Your Fire 5K & Freedom Fest
StillFire Brewing is turning up the heat on Saturday, June 27th with the 2nd annual Find Your Fire 5K & Freedom Fest — a day packed with fitness, fun, and freedom-loving festivities. The 5K kicks off in front of Suwanee City Hall and runners and walkers will head toward the Suwanee Greenway, with three craft beer stops along the way pouring 3oz. samples. Participants will receives a race t-shirt, medal, pint glass, and those 21+ receive a full beer at the finish line. Entire families are encouraged to register, and a fun run for kids ages 12 and under will also be an option. The fun run includes a race medal, color-changing StillFire rootbeer mug, and a craft root beer. The fun doesn’t stop at the finish line! After the race, StilllFire will host a Freedom Fest packed with live music, delicious food, and family-friendly activities including a dunk tank and costume contest. The patriotic event will benefit StillFire’s Find Your Fire Foundation, supporting local nonprofits focused on
childhood cancer research, aiding families of fallen firefighters, and much more.
Packet Pick-Up:
StillFire Brewing
Friday, June 26th 4-7pm (recommended)
OR
Race Day: Saturday, June 26th 8:30-9:30am
*Friday packet pick-up is strongly encouraged.
Celebrate 250 years of Freedom at the 9th Annual Great American 5K in Dacula!
Join us for a great morning of patriotic music, great soft style patriotic shirts, all american snacks, awards and of course the chance to burn some calories before heading off to your July 4th cook out!
Each participant is eligible for tons of great All-American door prizes so skip the waking up at 2 a.m. to drive to downtown Atlanta and fight huge crowds and have to take Marta and stay local and celebrate the 4th!
Event details and schedule
7:00 a.m. Check in and Registration
8:00 a.m. 5K starts
9:15 a.m. Awards
Come join us for our fourth annual Syfan Supports 5K and Fun Run on Friday, July 17th at 6:15 pm!
This event will take place at the Midland Greenway in Gainesville, Ga. My Sister's Place will be the beneficiary of this event this year!
My Sister's Place is a Christ-centered shelter that restores hope for single women and mothers with children who are experiencing homelessness. Our program helps rebuild stability by providing a loving and welcoming environment, spiritual growth opportunities, community connections, and life skills training to support the journey to housing independence.
We raised $50,000 last year for Love Your Story! It is amazing to see the community come together to support a great cause.
Join us this year on July 17th for the Syfan 5k and Fun Run in support of My Sister's Place!
Must be registered by July 5th to be guaranteed a shirt in your size. All those registering through race day will receive shirts while supplies last.