Events
Ribbit Run 5K
Price:
$25
Time:
8:30AM EST
Price increases after February 13, 2026 at 11:59pm EST
Registration is Required for Participation
Registration is Required for Participation
Tiny Tree Frog Trot (.1 miles)
Price:
$0
Time:
10:00AM EST
Registration ends March 7, 2026 at 10:00am EST
Please don't make me run! I just want the t-shirt!
Place
757 N. Chase Street
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School
Athens, GA US 30601
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School
Athens, GA US 30601
Description
Join us for a day of fun at the Burks Elementary Ribbit Run presented by Fleet Feet! Whether it’s our 5K Race, 1K Fun Run, or Tiny Tree Frog Trot, we have races for all ages and paces.
Enjoy a whole morning of family fun. We will have complimentary hot chocolate from Java Joy, food and coffee for purchase from Cafe Racer, sidewalk chalk, bubbles, and the playground will be open.
Register by Tuesday, February 10th, 2026, to receive a t-shirt. T-shirts will not be available to entries after February 10th, 2025.
All event proceeds go to fund the Ribbit Run, the popular after-school Tree Frog Run Club and the Burks Elementary PTO which provides support for teacher and school-wide projects.
Early Packet Pickup
Early packet pickup and registration will be available on Thursday, March 5th at Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary from 4-5:30 PM and Friday, March 6th at Fleet Feet Athens from 4-7PM.
Fleet Feet
1694 S. Lumpkin Street
Athens, GA 30606
Venmo, Cash or Check will be accepted
Race Day Schedule
7:30 AM: Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration
NOTE: Race Day Registration will be available using RunSignup
8:30 AM: Ribbit Run 5K
9:30 AM: Tree Frog Trot 1K
10:00 AM: Tiny Tree Frog Trot
10:15 AM: 5K Awards
Awards will be available at the 5K Awards Ceremony at 10:15 AM. If you are unable to attend the ceremony, please contact us at ribbitrun5k@gmail.com.
Course
The 5K course starts and finishes at Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School. COURSE MAP
The Tree Frog 1K will start and finish at Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School and will run a 1K portion of the 5K course. COURSE MAP
The Tiny Tree Frog Trot runs on campus around the loop in front of the school.
Interested in becoming a Sponsor?
Would you like to support this great school by becoming a sponsor for the Ribbit Run 5K? If so, contact ribbitrun5k@gmail.com for more information.
Awards
5K awards will be given to Overall Male and Female, Masters Male and Female, Burks Elementary Male and Female and to the following age groups:
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13-14, 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.
Participation awards will be given to all Tree Frog Trot 1K and Tiny Tree Frog Trot.
What if it Rains?
We get wet! Race start time may be delayed in 15-minute increments if storms are in the area. Sorry, no refunds due to inclement weather.
Check the weather.
Race Series and Finishline Management
The Race for Chase 5K is proud to be a member of the Black Bag Race Series.
Finishline management and timing provided by Classic Race Services.
Race Contact Info
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