FREC 5K Race Series Presented by Michelob Ultra and Coca-Cola Bottling Company (Veterans Park Amphitheatre)

Michelob Ultra and the Coca-Cola Bottling Company are proud to present the 4th annual Flint River Entertainment Complex 5K Race Series hosted at the Veterans Park Amphitheatre in Downtown Albany.

The Race Series will have two registration options. Runners who only want to participate in a single 5K Event should choose their race of choice, and pay a $30 registration fee. Single race registration fees will include entry to the race and a race day t-shirt. Runners who would like to participate in the complete race series (all three races) should choose the FREC 5K Race Series – All 3 Races option, and pay a $75 registration fee. Series race registration fees will include entry to all three 5K race events, a t-shirt for each race, and a commemorative series medal (must complete all three races to receive medal).  

There will also be a 1-Mile Fun Run open to all ages, available for $10 (does not include a race series shirt).

*Each race will start and finish at the Veterans Park Amphitheatre.  Each event will have its own unique course.  

RACE SCHEDULE

October 7th, 2023 9AM – FREC 5K Race Series (Pink Run presented by Phoebe Putney Health System)

- This run will start at the Veterans Park Amphitheatre.  You will run along the Downtown Albany Riverwalk and finish back at the Amphitheatre.  

October 28th, 2022 6PM – FREC 5K Race Series (Monster Dash presented by Smile Doctors)

- This run will start at the Veterans Park Amphitheatre.  You will run on front street, around and through the old First Tee golf course, around the Albany Civic Center parking lot and upper outside concourse areas, and finish back at the Veterans Park Amphitheatre. 

November 18th, 2023 9AM – FREC 5K Race Series (Turkey Trot presented by GA Farm Bureau)

- This run will start at the Veterans Park Amphitheatre.  You will run on the Riverwalk, through the Thronanteeksa Heritage Center, make your way through the streets of Downtown Albany to the Albany Municipal Auditorium, back to the Flint Riverquarium and finally make your way back to the Veterans Park Ampitheatre.

Runners will be able to pick up race packets on race day during registration time, prior to the start of each race.

Grand Prizes will be presented at the end of the final 5K event for the overall best time in all three races - 1st place, 2nd place, and 3rd place.  Runners must participate in all three races to be considered for Grand Prize and to receive a race series medal.  

Good luck and let’s have fun!