2 running, walking, and fun run events in Vidalia, Georgia

Moo've it with your friends and family at the Chick-fil-A Vidalia Road Race on March 7, 2026. Proceeds from the race will benefit the missions of the Paul Anderson Youth Home, WinShape Camps for Communities, and Vidalia Heritage Academy.

With three distances to choose from....the competitive 10K, a friendly 5K, or the Fun 1 Mile....we have a distance for everyone, so come out and join us for this great fundraiser and a whole bunch of fun.

Who will win this year's TEAM CHALLENGE CUP!!! The team/organization with most participants registered for the event (10k, 5k or 1 Mile) will received the coveted TEAM CHALLENGE CUP to display! Here's how it works:

1. Get all you peeps together and create a Team. It can be from work, church, neighborhood, gym, friends, etc.

2. Go to RunVidalia.com and signup for the distance of your choice, 10K 5K or 1 Mile

3. When asked, list the name of your team/club/group during registration

4. The team with the most registrations wins the award

Team Speed Award for the Fastest Team! The team/organization with Fastest Team in the 5K race will receive an award. Here's how it works:

1. Get all you peeps together and create a Team. It can be from work, church, neighborhood, gym, friends, etc.

2. Go to RunVidalia.com and signup for the 5K distance race

3. When asked, list the name of your team/club/group during registration

4. You will need a minimum of Five finishers to be eligible for the award

5. Top 5 are scored with a point based system (Each runner will be assigned a point equal to their position; first place gets 1 point, second place gets 2 points, etc.)

6. The points for these 5 runners are summed and the lowest score wins

No excuses…drag your friends, family and co-workers to the Chick-fil-A Vidalia Road Race and be part of this fun filled event that benefits the Paul Anderson Youth Home, WINSHAPE Camps for Communities, and Vidalia Heritage Academy!

Pre-Race Packet Pick-up

Friday, March 6

4:00-7:00 PM Early Packet Pick Up & Registration at Chick-fil-A

Race Day Schedule

Saturday, March 7

7:00 AM Registration & Packet Pickup Opens

7:50 AM Registration & Packet Pickup Closes

8:00 AM 10K / 5K Events Start

9:00 AM 1 Mile Run/Walk Start

9:15 AM Awards presented after both races

The 10K & 5K race includes:

RFID Chip Timing

Adult Dri-fit Shirt or Youth Cotton T-Shirt

Top Male & Female Overall

Top Male & Female Overall Masters (40+)

Top 3 Male & Female in 5 Year Age Group Awards

The 1 Mile NON-Timed Fun Walk/Run includes:

Adult Dri-fit Shirt or Youth Cotton T-Shirt

Top 3 Boys and Girls Awarded

Shirts are guaranteed to all registered by February 21, 2026

RACE DAY: APRIL 25th, 2026

Please note - any registrations after April 3rd are not guaranteed the chosen shirt size during registration. Shirts will be given on a first come, first serve basis for registrations after April 3rd.

Online registration closes for all runs on April 22nd at 11:59 pm. You can register IN PERSON for all the runs during Early Packet Pick Up on Friday and on race day.

⏰ RACE START TIMES ⏰

7:00 a.m. 10k

7:15 a.m. 5k Run and Walk

8:00 a.m. 1 mile Fun Run and Walk

(Please check back for up-to-date start times; start times are subject to change!)

👕 RUNNER SWAG 👕

Each registration will receive a commemorative 2026 Vidalia Onion Run shirt. Shirts may vary from race to race. Any registration after April 3rd is not guaranteed the chosen shirt size during registration. Shirts will be given on a first come, first serve basis for registrations after April 3rd.

🗺️ COURSE DETAILS 🗺️

All courses are posted on our registration website and the Vidalia Onion Run Facebook page (search @vidaliaonionrun).

The 5k and 10k runners will receive a chipped bib for timing.

The 5k and 10k courses will be marked with paint, signs, and traffic cones.

Participants who register for the 5k or 10k may also run or walk the 1 Mile Fun Run and Walk for no additional fee.

⛑️ AID STATIONS ⛑️

(5k and 10k Courses ONLY)

Water/fluid, aid stations, and portajohns will be available throughout the 5k and 10k courses.

Fruit and fluids (water and electrolyte beverages) will be provided at the finish line as well.

⏱️ TIMERS ⏱️

Timers will be stationed along the 5k and 10k courses.

🏅AWARDS🏅

The awards ceremony will begin around 8:30 a.m.

School-age children who finish the 1 mile fun run and walk will receive a finisher ribbon.

Overall Awards will be given for the top three female and top 3 male runners in 1 mile fun run.

Overall Awards will be given for the top three female and male runners in the 5k and 10k.

Awards for top three female and male runners in all age divisions in the 5k and 10k.

Age Groups: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, & 80 and Over.

💰 COURSE RECORDS 💰

Cash prizes will be given away for breaking records in the 1 mile, 5k, and 10k races!

5k records

Male - 17:18 by Juan Luna in 2024; Female - 19:22 by Kristen Arendt in 2018

✏️RACE DAY REGISTRATION ✏️

Available for all races.

🐕 PETS & ANIMALS 🐕

While we love our furry runners as much as you, we ask that they stay home on race day. No pets, even on a leash, will be allowed while running the course or in

the finish line area, except for service animals on a leash.