Music & Moonshine 5k

Registration Includes: 

• Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton T-Shirt
• Finisher Medal
• Moonshine Stadium Cup
• Chip Timed Race Bib
• and a classic Mimm's Georgia Peach Lemonade*

What's in that jar?  

*Mimm's Georgia Peach Lemonade:  This southern, summer refresher offers everything Georgia is known for. Lemonade, just like your grandma used to pour up while you sat on the front porch... Fresh peaches from the Peach State... and two Grandaddy Mimm's Distilling Co. peach moonshines. Since Grandaddy Mimm's was voted Best Distillery in Georgia, we made sure we gave you a little extra taste of greatness.

• 1.5 oz. Handcrafted Peach Moonshine
• 1.5 oz. Fresh Peach Cobbler Moonshine
• Lemonade
• Peaches

Grandaddy Mimm's Distilling Co.
112 Wellborn St
Blairsville, GA US 30512

The Course will begin and end at the Distillery!  The race course includes both paved roads as well as a route around the golf course for the the majority of the race.  The course is somewhat challenging and has some inclines, but is very suitable for both runners and walkers.  Regardless of your running speed, everyone wins at this race and is greeted at the finish line with a finisher medal and a complimentary drink from the distillery!

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We are excited to announce that the local charity for this event will be Family Connections of Union County!

Family Connection began as a pilot program in 1991 by Governor Zell Miller to coordinate services for the educational, social, economic, and physical well-being of Georgia’s children.  Fifteen communities volunteered to participate in the two year pilot program.  In 1993, the state legislature provided funds to establish a technical assistance system for the original communities.  During the years of 1996-2001, Georgia Family Connection helped Georgia to improve 8 out of 10 measures of child well-being.  By 2002, all 159 counties were part of the Georgia Family Connection network. Today, these counties continue working with families to be successful.

In our county, Family Connection is fortunate to be housed in the school system, where we can work closely with students and families.  The Union County Board of Education serves as our fiscal agent.  We have been in existence since 1998 and have developed relationships with numerous agencies and  organizations in order to research the needs of children and families in our community, and to work together to address those needs.

The focus of our work:  Every child in Union County will grow up to become a successful, productive and contributing adult.

We pursue that goal by determining the areas of need, building on community and family strengths, pooling resources, working with a variety of community members, and committing to a long-term process of planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Using a family-centered approach, schools, health and human service agencies, business, the faith community, law enforcement, nonprofit organizations, civic clubs, and others work together with families, focusing on school success, appropriate decision making, physical and mental health and reducing drug and alcohol use.

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This event will be offering Age Group Awards!  In addition to scoring all of the great swag listed above, the top M/F finisher in each age category also receives a custom age group award!   

5 Year Categories: 14 & Under, 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 & Over

Important details: 

• Competitive Runners, please start with the first group to be eligible for an age group award. 
• If your event has wave start times, age group winners must start with the first wave to be eligible for a medal. 
• There will be no age group ceremony.  Please look up your results at www.J3Timing.com after finishing and if you placed top 1 in your category please visit the registration table to pick up your award.
• Age Group medals will be available for pickup 1 hour after the start of the first wave - age group awards are only available the day of the event and will not be available for shipment once the event has concluded.

FAQ's

• Is the race only for 21+? No, minors are welcome to participate and receive a discounted registration that includes a shirt, medal and bib (these participants will not receive a glass or any alcoholic beverages).
• Are strollers allowed? You are welcome to use a stroller for this event but it is not recommended due to uneven ground on the course and children in strollers can participate for free and do not need to register.
• Is walking allowed? Yes absolutely!
• Are Dogs Allowed?  Dogs are allowed at this event but they will not be able to join you on the course.
• I still have questions, who do I contact?  If you have a question, someone else probably does too.  Email us using the contact us form below and we'll add it to this page

Packet Pickup has been updated to Race Day Only and will open an hour before the event starts.

 

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We are excited to announce that the food vendor for this event will be Jim's Smokin Que!

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Can't join us in person, but love the awesome race swag?  Register for the virtual option and do your 5k race at any location and time/date that you choose!  Registration includes FREE SHIPPING to your door and includes the Shirt, Finisher Medal, and Mason Jar