8 events in Cumming, Georgia
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8 events in Cumming-
Sat, Feb 07, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
Get ready to chase the sunshine—even if it refuses to show up!
The Surf & Sun 5K splashes into North Georgia at West Bank Park in Cumming at the beginning of February, bringing beach-day vibes to a decidedly not beach-day forecast. While the temperatures may be brisk, the scenery more than makes up for it. This beautiful course offers an incredible 360-degree view of the Lake Lanier, giving runners a stunning backdrop of sparkling water and winter skies the entire way.
Every participant will earn a custom finisher medal, a bright reminder that you braved the chill and conquered the course. We’ll also be presenting awards in all the usual 5-year age groups, celebrating fast finishes across every division.
Bundle up, bring your best sunny attitude, and join us as we surf the winter waves at the Surf & Sun 5K!
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Sun, Mar 15, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
Join us for the Lucky Dawg Dash 5K & Kids Fun Run, a fun-filled, St. Patrick’s Day–themed race for runners of all ages and abilities! Whether you’re chasing a PR, running with friends, or cheering on your little lucky dawgs, this event is all about community, movement, and fun.
5K Race:
The Lucky Dawg Dash 5K is a festive and energetic run perfect for competitive runners, casual joggers, walkers, and families. Wear your green, bring your lucky charm, and enjoy a great course starting and finishing at Forsyth Central High School.
All 5K participants receive:
A custom Lucky Dawg Dash finisher medal
A race t-shirt (guaranteed for early registrants)
Chip-timed results
Post-race refreshments
Lots of St. Patrick’s Day spirit
Kids Fun Run:
Our Kids Fun Run is designed for young runners to experience the excitement of race day in a safe, fun, and encouraging environment.
Kids Fun Run participants receive:
A finisher medal
A race bib
Big smiles and bragging rights!
Perfect for kids of all ages — parents are welcome to run alongside younger participants.
Packet Pick Up:
At Big Peach Running Co. - Cumming (5485 Bethelview Road, Suite 430, Cumming, GA 30040)
Saturday March 14th from 12 PM to 5 PM
Race Day under the Big Peach tent beginning at 7:30am
Packets for Virtual Participants not picked up in-store will be mailed after March 20th.
Please note that we will not be exchanging t-shirt sizes at packet pickup. If we have extras after the race, you may go to the packet pickup tent following the race to see if your size is available for exchange.
Packets for in-person participants not picked up during packet pickup will be donated.
Event Schedule
8:30 AM – Lucky Dawg Dash 5K Start
9:30 AM – Kids Fun Run
10:00 AM – Awards & Post-Race Celebration
Awards:
Overall Male & Female
Top finishers by age group
Best “Lucky” or St. Patrick’s Day themed outfit
Shirts & Medals:
Custom Lucky Dawg Dash t-shirt
One-of-a-kind finisher medal featuring the Lucky Dawg design
(Shirt sizes guaranteed for early registrants.)
Location:
Forsyth Central High School
Race start and finish will be clearly marked on race morning.
Why Run the Lucky Dawg Dash?
Family-friendly event
Community focused
Unique medal and shirt
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the active way
Register Today!
Spots are limited — don’t miss your chance to run, walk, or cheer at one of the most fun events of the spring.
Get lucky. Run happy. Be a Lucky Dawg!
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Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
The 2026 Boulder Dash 5K Race is a unique race in Forsyth County, Georgia.
The course winds through an active quarry, offering participants views of the working quarry face, ancient rock deposits, and massive equipment used to process, move and manage the rock. Since this is an active quarry, there will be no dogs allowed in the race this year. At the finish line, the Martin Marietta Spring Fling awaits, with Exhibitor/Team Tents and lots of fun for racers and spectators alike.
Sponsor generosity combines with race registration fees to make this event a great fundraiser in the Forsyth community.
Help us spread the news about the 2026 Boulder Dash — please share!
Kids 10 & Under pay $15.00 -- discount is automatically applied at checkout.
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Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Calling all students, families and teachers!!
Join us for a fun and meaningful event for the North United Community! Lace up your shoes and hit the pavement to support your school! Let’s run (or walk) together for a stronger, healthier community!
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Sat, May 02, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Kick off your Cinco de Mayo celebration with the Fiesta 5k Challenge! This is our 20th annual race so lace up your running shoes and join us as we #runLOCO4ALS.
We are on a mission to stop ALS. The Fiesta 5k Challenge is held in memory of Jon Blais, who died from ALS in 2005, and in honor of all who are living with ALS and those who have lost their lives because of it.
This is an In-Person race with Virtual options.
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Free Photos!
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Chip-timed 5k race
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Awesome t-shirt (guaranteed if registered by 4/16/26)
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Finisher medal for 5k race!
Join the Facebook Group called @runLOCO4ALS. Use the hashtag #runLOCO4ALS and post your pics & videos in the group. Make sure to also follow us on Instagram @runloco4als
Virtual Runners: You will receive email instructions on how to upload your results.
Event will be held rain or shine.
#runLOCO4ALS
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Sat, Jun 27, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
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!
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Sat, Oct 24, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
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.
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Sun, Nov 22, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
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!
Local Clubs & Organizations
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