15 running, walking, fun run, and other events in Gainesville, Georgia

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running, walking, fun run, swimming, and triathlon events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• Mind Over Miles 5k [thehigherjourney.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sat, May 02, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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  Our First Annual Mental Health Awareness Race

  Mind Over Miles 5K is a community movement.

  In honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, this event exists to raise awareness about mental...

  Our First Annual Mental Health Awareness Race

  Mind Over Miles 5K is a community movement.

  In honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, this event exists to raise awareness about mental health, inspire community connection, and promote healthy coping outlets — like movement!

  This race is open to all ages and fitness levels because every individual has a story and every mile carries meaning.

  Together, we move for hope.

  Together, we move for healing.

  Together, we move for mental health.

  3.1 Miles 5k Run

  682 Grove Street, Gainesville, Georgia, 30501, United States
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• Hall County Schools Fit Families 5K [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, May 02, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  Come join us for the 13th Annual Hall County Schools Fit Families 5K at beautiful Laurel Park in Gainesville, GA. The 5K race runs along the shores of Lake Lanier in Hall County.

  No early packet pickup! Race day packet pickup will begin at 7:30 am at Laurel Park.

  Shirts will be guaranteed to pre-registered runners up to April 21st.

  5k Run

  Cleveland Highway, Gainesville, Georgia, 30506, United States
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• Angel Dash - Gainesville, GA [angeldash.org] [Register at raceroster.com]
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  Sat, May 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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  Angel Dash - Gainesville, GA

  MAY 23, 2026

  An Untimed 5K for babies gone too soon

  benefiting the mission of Rachel's Gift

  5k Run

  2001 Riverside Drive, Gainesville, Georgia, 30501, United States
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• Miles of Hope- Fun Run/5K, Benefiting Hope for Burkina Faso Ministries [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Jun 06, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  Join us for a fun run/5K that makes a lasting impact!

  This family-friendly event will feature local vendors, finisher medals awarded by age group, and plenty of fun for participants of all ages. All...

  Join us for a fun run/5K that makes a lasting impact!

  This family-friendly event will feature local vendors, finisher medals awarded by age group, and plenty of fun for participants of all ages. All proceeds benefit Hope for Burkina Faso Ministries, providing continued education, fresh water, food, medical care, and helping spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the people of Burkina Faso, Africa. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, this race is a joyful way for the whole family to kick off summer while making a meaningful difference.

  Check out our website for more information about our ministries. We are a nonprofit organization.

  Click HERE for our website!

  Race packets will be available for pick-up the morning of the race starting at 6:30 am.

  Register before May 16th to guarantee a T-Shirt!

  3.1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Walk

  Cleveland Highway, Gainesville, Georgia, 30506, United States
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• Tri the Parks - Lake Lanier Rowing Park Sprint [tritheparks.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Jun 06, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  TRIATHLON, DUATHLON, AQUABIKE: SPRINT DISTANCE EVENT

  RACE INFORMATION

  • Registration cutoff is 6:00 AM on race day or when field limit is reached if earlier

  • Field limit is 450

  • T-shirts are NOT...

  TRIATHLON, DUATHLON, AQUABIKE: SPRINT DISTANCE EVENT

  RACE INFORMATION

  • Registration cutoff is 6:00 AM on race day or when field limit is reached if earlier

  • Field limit is 450

  • T-shirts are NOT guaranteed if you sign up after May 23

  • Transition Area: Bike racks are coordinated to match with your assigned race number. Place your bike in the rack corresponding with your number

  • Body Marking: All athletes will be marked with race number and age

  • Swim Caps: Swim caps are provided in your race packet and must be worn. Your cap color identifies your swim start position

  EVENT TIMELINE

  • 6:00 a.m. Park opens

  • 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Check-in

  • 7:30 a.m. Report to the beach for the swim seed positioning and duathlon course start

  • 7:45 a.m. Start sequence information and last minute course updates

  • 8:00 a.m. Race starts

  • 11:00 a.m. Awards ceremony begins

  TRIATHLON COURSE:

  Swim Course: The 600 m swim starts near the rowing tower and finishes at the boat ramp and is marked by large START and FINISH signs. Swimmers will swim 100 m out to the 1st buoy, make a right turn, swim parallel to the shore for 400 m, then make a right turn for the final 100 m. The wetsuit ruling will be made when the USAT Official takes the race day water temperature reading on the morning of the race. Wetsuits are legal when the water temperature is below 78 degrees. The swim portion of the race will be conducted in a time trial start with athletes lining up in race number sequence and starting every 5 seconds.

  Bike Course: The 14.7 mile bike course follows the beautiful roads of northern Hall County. Riders will turn right out of the park and follow Clarks Bridge Road north for just over 6 miles. Turning left on Bogus Road, riders enter a 4 mile loop with rolling hills and green pastures on either side. The left turn at Napone Rd. brings the course back to Clarks Bridge Rd. where a right turn sends riders back to the park. Watch your speed as you approach the left turn into the park as it is a slight downhill approach.

  The course is marked with directional signs and mile markers every two miles. All turns will be staffed with Tri the Parks personnel and uniformed Sheriff officers, but it is the racer’s responsibility to know the course. This course is open to traffic, so in addition to course turns, Sheriff personnel will be stationed at other significant intersections. Please do not turn just because a patrol car is at the intersection, look for signage and Tri the Parks personnel.

  Run Course: The run is a 5k course that exits transition near the boat ramp wraps around the parking lot and turns left on Clarks Bridge Rd. Runners will remain in the left lane on Clarks Bridge to the run turn around where they will return along the same route. Upon returning to the park runners will turn right into the parking lot and wrap around transition to the finish line which is located on the plaza above the rowing grandstands.

  DUATHLON COURSE:

  First run leg starts near the transition swim entrance by the boat ramp. The run circles the transition parking lot and then follows the run route described above. The bike leg and second run leg are the same as the triathlon course.

  AQUABIKE COURSE:

  All Aquabikers start in the time trial swim start and complete the same swim and bike course as the triathletes. After completing the bike course, athletes should rack their bike and exit transition with the runners (opposite the bike in and out) and go around transition to the finish line. Aquabikers will find a green wristband in their packets to be worn during the race to help distinguish you.

  COURSE MAP:

  Course maps are available below and will also be included in your race packet.

  PARKING:

  Parking will open at 6:00 AM and will be on a first-come, first serve basis and volunteer attendants will direct you to a space. Parking will begin with the parking lot that contains transition. Overflow parking will be across the road on the boathouse side. A tunnel is available to use to safely cross under the road to get to transition. Please remember to bring your photo ID with you as it could be a long walk to race check-in/transition.

  15 Miles 18 Miles 21 Miles Aquabike Cycling Duathlon Run Sprint Swim Triathlon Walk

  3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville, Georgia, 30506, United States
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• Chicopee Woods WildRUN [summitrunco.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Jun 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  In partnership with Elachee Nature Science Center. This event offers a 7 mile and 3 mile trail race through the trails of the Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve. You'll pass through rhododendron groves,...

  In partnership with Elachee Nature Science Center. This event offers a 7 mile and 3 mile trail race through the trails of the Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve. You'll pass through rhododendron groves, across creeks, traverse a 140ft suspension bridge, and climb the rolling pine needle covered trails to the finish. This is truly a fast and fun classic trail race with something for everyone! In addition, bring your little ones for a kids trail race (chaperones allowed) on a short loop around the nature preserve.

  3Hr Cutoff for the 7 mile race. Email us if you'd like an earlier start. info@summitrunco.com

  The Elachee Nature Science Center promotes environmental understanding through education and conservation by getting children outside, by creating bridges between people and nature, and by caring for Chicopee Woods so that it is accessible to our community now and into the future.

  A parking pass is required to enter Chicopee Woods. As part of your race registration, you will have the opportunity to purchase an Elachee membership at a significant discount, which includes an annual parking pass. In addition, new membership purchases will receive guaranteed priority parking near the start/finish line. Non-members will be required to use overflow parking and/or a shuttle service.

  We know you'll love these trails and will want to keep coming back for more! Team Summit will host TWO group trail runs prior to the race for you to preview the race course.

  Group Trail Run Dates

  Coming soon!

  3 Miles 7 Miles Run Trail

  2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville, Georgia, 30504, United States
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• Syfan Supports 5k and Fun Run [runsignup.com]
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  Fri, Jul 17, 2026 at 6:15 PM

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  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...

  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.

  1k 5k Fun Run Run

  Midland Greenway, Gainesville, Georgia, 30501, United States
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• Super Speeder 5K [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  The Super Speeder 5K directly benefits our Shop with the Sheriff Children's Christmas program. This annual event is dedicated to help children in-need during the Christmas season. Please help us keep...

  The Super Speeder 5K directly benefits our Shop with the Sheriff Children's Christmas program. This annual event is dedicated to help children in-need during the Christmas season. Please help us keep the spirit alive in children as we raise funds to help children in the Hall County community. We invite everyone to come out to beautiful Laurel Park and support our event. 100% of the proceeds go directly to the program. Donations are also welcomed.

  • 7:00am | Race Check-In

  • 8:00am | Kids 1 Mile Fun Run (ages 10 and under)

  • 8:30am | 5K Start

  • 9:30am | Awards Ceremony

  Race t-shirts are included with registration to be picked up on date of the event. Race medals are awarded to those who complete the race.

  Age Group Categories - awards presented to top male and female of each age group

  • 11-15

  • 16-20

  • 21-25

  • 26-30

  • 31-35

  • 36-40

  • 41-45

  • 46-50

  • 51-55

  • 56-60

  • 60+

  Even if you don't run, come out and cheer on the race. We have guests joining us for the event:

  • Sheriff's Honor Guard will present the Colors at the beginning of the event

  • Sheriff's SWAT team

  • Sheriff's Dive and Marine Unit

  • Sheriff's K-9 unit

  • Sheriff's Drone Unit

  • Hall County Fire Engine & Ambulance

  • Hall County Animal Shelter

  • Food Vendors

  1k 5k Fun Run Run

  Cleveland Highway, Gainesville, Georgia, 30506, United States
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• Georgia Peach Women's Sprint Triathlon [gamultisports.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sun, Jul 19, 2026 at 7:30 AM

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  400-yard SWIM 13 Mile BIKE 5K RUN

  Run Sprint Swim Triathlon

  Cleveland Highway, Gainesville, Georgia, 30506, United States
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