3 running events in Coweta County, Georgia
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Coweta County
3 events in Coweta County-
Sat, Jan 31, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
Get ready to run wild with Flint the River Otter!
The Born to Be Wild 5K/10K/Fun Run is coming to McGuffey Nature Center at the Coweta County Fairgrounds on January 31, 2026. Lace up and join Sole Roots Racing, Coweta County, and the Southern Conservation Trust for a race that’s more than just miles—it’s making a difference. Every step you take helps us reach our fundraising goal to support conservation advocacy efforts, conserving land and protecting wildlife in our community. Join us for this family-friendly event! Dress up as your favorite SCT mascot, and each registered child can choose either a “Flint” the otter plushie or an event T-shirt.
Whether you’re chasing a new PR or enjoying the Fun Run with family, you’ll be part of a wild day that supports nature—and you might even catch our playful mascot, Flint, cheering you on at the finish line!
The 5K and 10K course are hybrid 75% road and 25% trail pathway. The trail is suitable for all abilities but strollers will need to be running strollers if used. The 10K route is two laps of the 5K course.
*Participants must register by 01/23/2026 to be guaranteed a t-shirt.
Race Day Schedule
January 31, 2026
7:30am – Parking opens
8:00am – Packet pickup begins
8:30am – 1 mile fun run
8:45am – Packet pickup ends, starting line-up & announcements
9:00am – 10K starts at 9 am and 10 minutes later the 5K race begins
11:00am – Awards Ceremony (time approximate)
Awards
Awards for overall M/F finishers
1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers in the following age groups: 10 & under; 11-19; 20-29; 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+, Masters 40+
Thank You to Our Event Sponsors
Learn more about our amazing sponsors and all they do to help us elevate nature. If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, click below, or email [email protected]
Course Map Below
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Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
Abby's Angels 2026
5K Rainbow Run and Family Fun Day
RACE DAY INFO
We are looking forward to another wonderful Rainbow Run and Family Fun Day!
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU
APRIL 25,2026
WE WILL MEET YOU UNDER THE RAINBOW AND REMEMBER,
Your contributions are used to help support 56 Abby's Closets in schools offering fun new school supplies in an inspirational setting. Proceeds support the monthly TVOC accident avoidance class teaching life saving skills to young drivers (www.tvoc.ws). The Rainbow Run makes it possible to partner with Kate's Club offering free grief services to children/teens in Coweta County monthly (www.katesclub.org) and help fund 5 $1500 college scholarships awarded annually emphasizing teen safe driving awareness.
This is a day that Abby's life is celebrated and remembered.
Thank you for sharing Abby's living legacy with us.
Psalm 91:11
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Sat, Aug 01, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
🌅 Arbor Springs 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, August 16, 2025
8:00 AM | Starts at the Neighborhood Pool
Lace up your sneakers and join your neighbors for a fun and family-friendly 5K through Arbor Springs! Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, this event is all about community, movement, and morning sunshine.
✅ Free registration
✅ All ages welcome
✅ Exclusively to Arbor Springs residents and their guests
✅ Snacks and drinks at the finish line
✅ Prizes for the first 3 finishers
Bring your family, grab your friends, and make it a morning to remember! No racing experience needed — just come out and enjoy the fun.
Race course:
https://www.strava.com/routes/3372558379369187244
Course description:
The Arbor Springs 5K begins and ends at the neighborhood pool, winding through the heart of our beautiful community.
Participants will start by heading left onto Arbor Springs Plantation Drive, then take a right onto Arbor Springs North Drive. From there, turn left onto Primrose Pass, following the road to the end of the cul-de-sac where you'll continue onto the golf cart path.
At the end of the path, turn right back onto Arbor Springs Plantation Drive and continue toward the Arbor Springs playground where you’ll turnaround and loop back to finish strong at the pool.
Water and gatorade will be stationed on Primrose Pass (mile #1) and at the playground (mile #2).
💛 Support the 5K!
The Arbor Springs 5K is a free event but optional donations are welcome and appreciated!
Your contributions go directly toward covering race-related costs.
You’ll see a donation option when you register — every little bit helps make this a fun, safe, and smooth event for everyone. Thank you for your support!
Road Closure Information:
Arbor Springs Parkway – single lane from playground to Coweta Club. CCSO intends to permit southbound traffic (towards Publix). Northbound traffic (towards Coweta Club) will be at CCSO discretion and may be significantly delayed or shut down completely until event completion. No Parking, CCSO will stop traffic both ways until parked vehicles are moved or towed.
Arbor Springs Plantation Dr – closed from AS Pkwy to pool
Arbor Springs North Dr – closed from Primrose Pass to AS Plantation Dr
Primrose Pass – closed
Road closure includes street parking. We do not want to tow anyone, but CCSO is prepared to tow vehicles if necessary for event safety, particularly on the parkway.
Event Parking:
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Parking at the start/finish (pool) is very limited. Participants are encouraged to walk or golf cart to the event if possible.
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If you drive, please street park off of the course on AS Plantation Dr, east of the pool (towards hwy 29)
Race Day Schedule
7:00 AM – 7:45 AM – Check-in & Packet Pickup
7:45 AM – Opening prayers and national anthem
8:00 AM – 5K Run/Walk starts
8:30 AM – Post-race snacks & drinks available
9:15 AM – Awards & prize top 3 finishers
9:30 AM – Event wrap-up
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