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6 running, fun run, swimming, and other events in Woodstock, Georgia

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

  • Guns N' Hoses 5K 2026 [playcherokee.org]

    Sat, Feb 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

    Cherokee Recreation and Parks will host its 20th Annual Guns & Hoses 5K Run/Walk on February 14, 2026, at Hobgood Park in Woodstock, GA.

    The purpose of this event is to raise funds for local...

    Cherokee Recreation and Parks will host its 20th Annual Guns & Hoses 5K Run/Walk on February 14, 2026, at Hobgood Park in Woodstock, GA.

    The purpose of this event is to raise funds for local charities selected by both groups, Guns and Hoses.

    The charity for the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office (Guns) is The Frank Reynolds Charities, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established to raise funds through events and community initiatives that support individuals in Cherokee County and other local charitable organizations. Funds raised through The Frank Reynolds Charities for this event are earmarked for the Charlie Ferguson Community Center. Donate to the Frank Reynolds Charities here! Donate to the Charlie Ferguson Community Center here!

    The charity for the Cherokee County Fire Department (Hoses) is the Goshen Valley Boys Ranch, a nonprofit home providing care and support for young men in Georgia’s state foster care system. Donate to Goshen Valley here!

    When registering, participants will select the team they wish to represent, Guns or Hoses, and a portion of their registration fee will be donated to that team’s designated charity.

    Dogs are welcome, as long as they are on a leash!

    The Guns & Hoses 5K is a certified qualifying race for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race.

    5k Run Virtual

    Hobgood Park, 6688 Bells Ferry Rd, Woodstock, Georgia, United States
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  • The Great Ambulance Chase 5K (Presented by Piedmont Injury Law) [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Description

    PLEASE NOTE: THE 2026 RUNNING OF THE GREAT AMBULANCE CHASE - Will have to be moved date-wise to a future date! At this time, registration is closed, but will re-open once the new date is set! We look...

    PLEASE NOTE: THE 2026 RUNNING OF THE GREAT AMBULANCE CHASE - Will have to be moved date-wise to a future date! At this time, registration is closed, but will re-open once the new date is set! We look forward to having you join us in the future!!

    Please plan to join us for the 6th Annual running of “The Great Ambulance Chase 5K” Presented by Piedmont Injury Law! This year's event will be held Saturday, February 21st, 2026 at 9:00 AM 5K Race time and will be held in Downtown Woodstock, GA utilizing the beautiful Noonday Creek Trail! Race proceeds go to benefit the SCAD Alliance (Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection) Additional information on the organization is located here: https://scadalliance.org/

    This is A USATF CERTIFIED 5K RACE! And the race route is one we think you will love as it utilizes the amazing Noonday Creek Trail (information here: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/georgia/noonday-creek-trail-woofstock-park-to-downtown-woodstock )while you’ll also enjoy all that Downtown Woodstock has to offer! And you’ll ABSOLUTELY want to hang around for the post-race festivities at the Reformation Brewery!

    Also - We are still Accepting Sponsorships!!

    Interested in supporting this great race and even better cause? Please reach out to Ken Crosson at ken@piedmontinjurylaw.com

    Registration:

    *$30 Pre-Race Registration Fee (Runs until 11:00 PM, Sunday evening, February 15th.)

    *$40 Race Day Registration Fee

    5K Start-Finish & Race Day Parking:

    *The "Meeting Area" for the Start and Finish line(s) will be located directly behind the Reformation Brewery in the outside Garden area. The actual Start & Finish Lines will be located at the Noonday Creek Trailhead in Downtown Woodstock (located directly across the street from the back of the Reformation Brewery.) There is parking located in and around the trailhead including public lots and surrounding surface streets.

    Race Day Schedule of Events:

    *7:45 AM Race Day Registration Opens

    *8:45 AM Race Day Registration Closes

    *9:00 AM 5K Start Time

    *10:15 AM 5K Awards Presentation and SCAD Spokesperson.

    RACE PACKET PICK-UP:

    Race Packet pick-up will be held SATURDAY MORNING (Race day!) beginning at 7:45 AM on the green space adjacent to the Noon Day Creek Trail Start/Finish Line, directly behind / across the street from the Reformation Brewery located at 105 Elm St., in downtown Woodstock, GA. Please note there is no Pre-Packet Pickup; rather, you will just pick your packet up on site Saturday morning. See you then!

    Awards:

    Awards will be given to the following:

    *Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Winners

    *Top Male Master and Top Female Master

    *Top 3 Male & Female in the following Age Categories: 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 & Over

    Please note, this is a rain or shine event.

    Please plan to join us for this very memorable event in support of an outstanding cause!

    Official Timing by Wire2Wire Running, LLC

    5k Run

    105 Elm St., Woodstock, Georgia, 30188, United States
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  • Spring Equinox Indoor Triathlon [t2coaching.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 6:30 AM

    Description

    Kick off your 2026 season with a burst of fun, fast fitness at our Spring Indoor Triathlon—the most welcoming, low-pressure way to start (or restart!) your tri journey.

    Whether you're a seasoned...

    Kick off your 2026 season with a burst of fun, fast fitness at our Spring Indoor Triathlon—the most welcoming, low-pressure way to start (or restart!) your tri journey.

    Whether you're a seasoned triathlete looking for an early-season test, or you're ready to do your first triathlon just like so many athletes did with us last fall, this event is designed to set you up for success.

    You’ll complete:

    10-minute swim

    30-minute bike

    20-minute run

    No pacing stress, no complicated logistics—just you, your effort, and the clock. Go as hard or as easy as you like. Our supportive environment makes it perfect for beginners, returning athletes, and anyone wanting a motivating push after the holidays.

    Join us and build confidence, community, and momentum for the year ahead!

    Indoor Run Swim Triathlon

    14200 Highway 92, Woodstock, Georgia, 30188, United States
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