Coach Mikes Run Through The Woods XC 5K

Event: Cross Country 5K
Race begins on the YMCA track and make 2 loops through the woods behind the YMCA. Finish is on the track.
Start Time: 8:00am EDT
Price: $30.00 Race Fee + $3.44 SignUp Fee.  Register by July 18 to receive a t-shirt.

Event: Fun Run
Fun Run makes 1 loop around the track.
Start Time: 9:00am EDT
Price: Free.  $10.00 add on if you want a shirt. Register by July 18 to receive a t-shirt.
Registration: Registration ends July 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

Event: Phantom Runner
Get a shirt to show your support. Please pick up your shirt from the Athens YMCA on or before August 2,2025
Start Time: 8:00am EDT
Price: $20.00 Race Fee + $2.86 SignUp Fee  Register by July 18 to receive a t-shirt, after July 18 registration fee is donation only.
Registration: Registration ends July 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

7:00AM   Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup

8:00AM   Run Through the Woods XC 5K

9:00AM   Fun Run

9:15AM   Awards

The race starts and finishes on the track.  At the start run 1 loop around the track then merge off of the track onto the fields and into the woods.  Run 2 loops through the woods.  After the 2nd loop, return to the track directly to the finish line.

Course Map

Handmade pottery from the famous R. Wood Studio in Athens, GA.  Awards given to Overall Male and Female, Masters Male and Female, age group awards given to  standard 5-year age groups starting at 10 and under going through 75 and over.

Coach Mike's Run Through the Woods XC 5K is proud to be a part of the Black Bag Race Series.  

Finish line management and timing provided by Classic Race Services.

We get wet!  Race may be delayed in 15-minute increments if storms are in the area.  Sorry, no refunds due to weather.

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