Events
5K Run/Walk
Event Description
This year, we're celebrating Saydee's love for Halloween with an event packed with spooky thrills, family fun, yummy food and delicious treats! We have so many exciting activities we are working on!
We will have our AMAZING DJ Terry once again this year, and we have lots of yummy food trucks and treats lined up! Bring your own chair and stay for some great music, food, trick or treating, and yard games!
And YES! We will absolutely be having a costume contest! So come in your best costume! Bonus points for creativity of course!
We are SO excited to share that this year, the race will be officially timed!
There is a spot for everyone at the race! We will have a 5K run, a 1 mile fun run, a Tot Trot for the littles, and if none of that sounds fun (is running fun?!) this year we have a ghost runner option!! You'll get all the perks of the race, without having to run or even needing to be there in person!
We hope you can join us for a day of unforgettable memories as we honor Saydee, celebrate her love for Halloween, and enjoy time together with our community. We can't wait to see you there!
Race proceeds will go to a very special cause to our hearts. SayStrong Foundation is adopting a room permanently at the Ronald McDonald House Atlanta. The expenses involved in having a child in the hospital are countless, but this will give families who have children with medical needs a place to stay while their child is in the hospital.
Race Schedule
Race Day Registration and packet pickup begins at 8AM
Fun Run Starts at 9AM
5K starts at 9:30AM
Tot Trot will start between 10AM and 10:30AM
Shirts and Goodies
Shirts are guaranteed if registered by 10/19/26. Those who register after that date and on race day are not guaranteed a shirt or shirt size. There will be plenty of refreshments and fun things to do after the races.
Course Info
The Course will be a double loop through Ellijay River Park. There will be both paved and dirt sections of the course.
For a map of the course CLICK HERE
Race Timing and Results
The race will be accurately timed by BT Race Timing. This race WILL NOT be chip timed. Please fill out the finish card, handed to you as you finish. Put your name, age, bib number and gender on the card, no need to put your time. Please turn in your card at the results boards for it to be posted. Failure to turn in your card will prohibit you from receiving an award on race day. Complete results will be posted to RunSignUp.com, BTRaceTiming.com, Athlinks.com and RunGeorgia.com after the race
Tents/Canopies
During registration, you will be asked if you want to set up a tent or canopy on race day. We will get back to you ASAP.
If you don't want to register but still want to set up a tent or canopy, please use the contact form below.
Other Info
In case of rain, the races will go on. Delay of the start may happen in case of severe weather in the area at race time. If severe weather continues, then the race director or local authorities may make the call to cancel the race at that time. Sorry, no refunds for any reason.
Sponsorship
Want to become a sponsor and help us in our mission?
We have 4 levels of sponsorship:
- Gold $100
- Platinum $250
- Diamond $400
- SayStrong $525 or greater
Click THIS LINK to be directed to our sponsor page or shoot us an email using the contact form below
Contact Form
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Event Location
Ellijay River Park
1365 S Main Street
Ellijay, GA 30540 US
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