Race Routes & Course Descriptions
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All races start and end in the Habersham Marketplace!
8K Run Course
The 8K Run is a competitive, chip-timed event with awards (for complete award structure view the Race Information Page). This is a fast, flat certified course on asphalt roads. It has gentle turns and generous straight-aways. The course loops through beautiful neighborhoods, along parks and marshes, and under grand oak trees. It is also spectator friendly. Fans, friends and supporters can see the runners at the start, finish, and two times throughout the run from the same location. Please, no dogs, strollers or bikes are allowed on the 8K Run Course.
5K Fun Walk Course
The 5K Fun Walk is a non-competitive event. This course begins along with the 8K run but quickly diverges. It meanders through the parks and trails of Habersham, allowing great views of the marsh and some of the oldest live-oak preserves. Walkers will cross two bridges onto a string of three islands that project into the Broad River. They will also weave through the historically inspired neighborhoods.
The walk is pet and stroller friendly. Please be consciencious of runners and do not block their path. Children under the age of 5 may walk with their parents/guardians for no extra charge, but will not receive a T-shirt without paid registration. No bikes are allowed on this course.
Kids’ Fun Run Course
Kids of all ages are welcome to participate in the 8k Run or 5k Fun Walk, but for those 12 and under who want a shorter piece of the action, the Kids’ Fun Run is perfect! It is ¼ mile in the Town Center, starting and finishing at the post office. Kids will run down Market Street (Habersham’s “Main Street”), and loop around the giant oak. All participants will receive a prize. Registration is FREE before March 18th so please sign your child up online. Each child must have a waiver signed in order for them to participate.
