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Sat January 25, 2025 Dawsonville, GA 30534 US Directions
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Events

5K

$35
$25 - $30 8:00AM EST
Events: 5K 5K-No Swag

10K

$35 - $40
$30 - $35 8:30AM EST
Events: 10K 10K-No Swag

Espresso Challenge

$55 - $60
$45 - $55 8:00AM EST
Events: Espresso Challenge Espresso Challenge-No Swag

Virtual Events

$30 - $40 8:00AM - 8:30AM EST
Events: Virtual 5K Virtual 10K Virtual Espresso Challenge

Place

Rock Creek Park
445 Martin Rd
Dawsonville, GA US 30534

Charity Partner

The Java Jog 5K/10K is currently in search of a Charity Partner. For more information, contact Meredith.

Volunteer

Volunteering for this race can earn you a $50 Visa Gift Card.

Here's how it works: 1) You sign up to volunteer on Volunteer page. 2) You recruit 3 (three) others - 13 years or older - to volunteer for this race and have them sign up on the Volunteer page and put Your Name when it asks who recruited them. 3) You and your recruits show up on race day and volunteer for the entire race. 4) After the race, if all qualifications are met, Five Star NTP will mail you your $50 Visa Gift card.

Get started by going to the Volunteer Page to sign up for this race.

Sponsor

The Java Jog 5K/10K is currently accepting sponsors. For more information, contact Meredith.

 

Why should you sponsor the Five Star NTP Java Jog 5K/10K?

  1. Develop a relationship with your community.
  2. Express your support for a charity.
  3. Increase name recognition in your community.
  4. Our process for building a race experience means that your business has the opportunity to be the driving force behind a race, including an Early Packet Pickup the evening before an event (bringing traffic through your door) or a customized finish line experience for our racers.

Partner Level Pricing--Current year's rates are based on last year's participation counts. Each race is priced individually. Contact Meredith@fivestarntp.com for more details.

 

Description

Cold crisp mornings are a regular thing…come by Rock Creek to watch a beautiful sunrise and enjoy a Flat & Fast 5K/10K

We'll have the 5K, starting at 8:00 AM & the 10K will start at 8:30 AM.  We'll have Finisher Coffee Cups, a Long Sleeve Shirt, and great award medals for the Top 3 Overall M/F, Top 3 Overall Masters M/F, Top 3 Overall Grand Master M/F, Top 3 Overall Senior Master M/F, and the Top 3 in the 5 year age groups (10 & under - 75+). What a great way to start the day with a RUN & DEFINITELY COFFEE! 

 

If you think you’re up to it…try the  Espresso Challenge.. It’s the 5K then the 10K.  You’ll have a shot at both sets of awards as you complete 15 total Kilometers.

Join us live or virtual; virtual packages will be shipped Monday after Race Day.

This is a Favorite and will sell out FAST so make sure to sign up for your finisher mug TODAY!

Entry & Registration Fees

 Early Bird Registration: (ends 09/21):

-5K: $25
-10K: $30
-Espresso Challenge: $55
-Virtual Races: $30


Regular Registration: (ends 01/19):

-5K: $30
-10K: $35
-Espresso Challenge: $60
-Virtual Races: $35


Late Registration: (ends 01/24):

-5K: $32.5
-10K: $37.5
-Espresso Challenge: $62.5


Race Day Registration:

-5K: $35
-10K: $40
-Espresso Challenge: $65


 

     **Register by 01/15 to guarantee your shirt & size. Afterward, shirts will be available while supplies last.

Course & Timing

5K is a Certified Course!

   

We'll be chip timing the race.   Click here for the course map

Awards & Goodies

Finisher medals to all and Espresso Challenge athletes will get choice of coffee mug.

 

We'll have awards for the following categories for the 5K:

  • Top 3 Overall M/F
  • Top 3 Overall Masters M/F
  • Top 3 Overall Grand Masters M/F
  • Top 3 Overall Senior Masters M/F
  • Top 3 in all the regular age groups 10 & Under through 80+. 

Awesome shirts guaranteed to all participants registered by 1/17/24.  Afterwards shirts will be available while supplies last. 

Groups & Teams

You may not be able to run together, but you can still be a TEAM! Grab your family, friends, co-workers, etc and participate as a team!

Score a great discount while having F-U-N!  

  • 5+:  $2.50 off
  • 11+:  $3.75 off
  • 21+:  $5 off
  • 51+:  $6.25 off
  • 100+:  $7.50 off

Virtual Running - How it works & Link for Time Submission

Can't make it out to the event site on race day?  Missed the event cap but still want to participate or support the cause and have a shot at an award? or maybe you saw the shirt and said:  "Sweet...I want one!"  Then the virtual race is for you! 

New to Virtual Running?  Here's how it works:

Step 1

Get excited, grab some friends and buddies to join you!  Sign up and register for the Virtual Java Jog 5K or 10K!

Step 2

Download your Custom Digital Bib!  Hydrate, grab your buddy (or not) and get ready to get moving!

Step 3

Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want.   Please remember to be safe! 

Step 4

HAVE FUN!~

Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route and use the hashtag #JavaJog5K10K #fivestarntp. #fivestarrunning

Step 5

Submit your results directly on RunSignUp.com through your Profile page.

You can submit your race time HERE on the Virtual Results page anytime until end of race day.

Step 6

View your Virtual Results HERE Monday after the Event Date.

Step 7

View your Results Monday after the Event Date.

Five Star Championships & Turkey Trot

All participants will automatically qualify for (1) FREE entry into one of the 2024 Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trots. See event website
 

Top finishers will also have the opportunity to earn a spot in the Championships held in January 2025. The number of spots available is based on the total registration.  See event website

Event Courtesy & Refund Policy

Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be immediately disqualified, asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.

All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.

Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants; there are no refunds in this case.

Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.

No COVID-19 Refunds.  If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided.  The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.

Event Schedule

Jan 15

  • Last day to guarantee shirt size

 

Jan 25

  • 7:15am    Race Day Registration & Check-in Opens
  • 8:00am   5K Race & Espresso Challenge START
  • 8:30am    10K Race START 

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