3 running events in Fannin County, Georgia

Like Running or Walking? Love Cider? This race is for you!

Join us on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:30am for an exciting annual event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of Mercier Orchards! Located in Blue Ridge, Georgia, and founded by Bill and Adele Mercier in 1943, they are now a fourth-generation family-owned and veteran-operated farm. Starting out as a humble roadside stand selling only apples, they are now one of the most popular agrotourism destinations in the south. . So, whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy the cider and camaraderie this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.

*Please Note: I.D. is required for 21+ Beverages so please bring your I.D. to the event!

Registration Includes:

• T-shirt: Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton t-shirt included!

• Glass: Shatterproof, Collapsible, and Portable!

• Finisher Medal: Doubles as a Bottle opener!

• Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walk

• Results Posted Online

• A homemade Cider Donut

• ...and of course, a pour of cider!

We are so excited to be back with our 4th of July celebration run to be held July 4, 2026.

*** WHEN REGISTERING AND YOU DON"T SEE YOUR PREFERRED TSHIRT SIZE THIS MEANS THAT SIZE IS SOLD OUT AND YOU MAY CHOSE ANOTHER SIZE.

**** JULY 3rd bib pickup is HIGHLY RECOMMENED!!!

Join us for this fun July 4th race in the heart of downtown Blue Ridge. Our race is centrally located between two amazing local businesses in Blue Ridge.. Check out Blue Ridge Sip and Play a fun place to take your pup for some playtime and also stop in at Angry Hops Brewing for a sampling or their amazing brews!! Show your bib at Angry Hops anytime during the holiday week and receive a complementary beer sample.

Online Registration will be open through July 4 at 7:15 a.m. We highly encourage you to register on your mobile device or computer before coming to the race site. This will allow for shorter faster check-in lines race morning. All registration is online through July 4 at 7:15.

No walk up cash registration.

Packet pickup July 3rd from 2-5:30 pm at Angry Hops Brewery - 341 East Main Street, Blue Ridge, Angry Hops has lots of fun planned for our runners who pickup early.

RACE DAY PICKUP - July 4 from 6:00 am - 7:15 am at Blue Ridge Sip and Play - 342 E Main St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513.

Sip and Play will have a doggie water station to keep our furry runners hydrated and cool. And to keep our runners hydrated, Sip and Play will be selling mimosas and bloody Mary's to enjoy after the race. Angry Hops will also be open after the race to server our thirsty runners some of their amazing beers!

The race start and finish is located at Blue Ridge Sip and Play - 342 E Main St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513.

Most spirited runner awards will be given to our most creative red, white and blue dressed runners.

Awards will be given for 1st through 3rd for overall male and female, masters male and female, and age groups in five year increments. Awards ceremony will begin at approximately 8:30 a.m.

Discount pricing for children under 10.

Strollers welcome at the back of the pack.

Dogs welcome at the back of the pack and not in the registration/packet pickup line on race day.

Walkers are always welcome!

Please register to receive a text message of your results. Results will be online during the race.