Events
PCOS Trailblazers 5k: Walk, Hike, or Run for PCOS Awareness
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.pcossisters.com.
Description
Join PCOS Sisters Telehealth Clinic & PCOS Challenge: The National Association for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome for our PCOS Trailblazers 5K: Walk, Hike, or Run for PCOS Awareness during PCOS Awareness Month this September.
Join us during PCOS Awareness Month as we walk, run, and raise our voices for the millions of women impacted by PCOS. This family-friendly event is open to ALL AGES AND FITNESS LEVELS. This is an untimed event, but In-Person and Virtual participants can enter their times here.
Whether you run, hike, or walk, come out and show your support at one of Douglas County's Georgia Film Trail stops 🎬, where Movies and TV Shows such as Atlanta, Avenger: Infinity War, Cobra Kai, The Falcon & The Winter Soldier, Hindsight, The Hunger Games, Killing Season, MacGyver, No Good Deed, and Resurrection have been filmed!
🗓️ Date: Sunday, September 28th, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00am Race Start
📍 Location: Sweetwater Creek State Park (1750 Mt Vernon Rd, Lithia Springs, GA 30122) & Virtual
🚗 Parking: There is on-site parking for $5 CASH ONLY, we do recommend carpooling
👩⚕️ There will be Light Refreshments, Yoga, Live Painting, & Guest Speakers
Recommended Supplies: Trail Runners or running shoes you don’t mind getting dirty, Hiking Boots, Hiking Poles (if you find them helpful during hikes), Sunscreen, and the AllTrails app for hiking navigation, and Foldable Chairs for our post-race celebration
The 5K will take place on the Sweetwater Creek State Park Yellow Trail. There will also be a 1 mile Fun Hike for those who don’t enjoy inclines and elevation changes
Virtual Options Available! Join us in celebrating this incredible event by participating online. Let's come together as a community and make this event unforgettable for everyone involved. The virtual option is available for the entire month of September (09/01-09/30)!
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) impacts 1 in 10 women and is a leading cause of infertility. It also causes weight gain, mood swings, acne, hirsutism, and irregular cycles. September is PCOS Awareness Month!
You are not required to be diagnosed with PCOS to participate. Whether you suspect you might have PCOS, are a family member who is affected, are a PCOS advocate, or just interested in learning....all are welcome!
Speakers:
Dr. Lynsey Johnson, DNP, FNP-C, book a medical visit with PCOS Sisters and learn about PCOS at www.pcossisters.com.
Sasha Ottey, MHA, MLS (ASCP) - Executive Director, PCOS Challenge. Learn more about PCOS Challenge at www.pcoschallenge.org.
Gather your Squad Today!
Teams offer a fun way to connect with friends while making a positive impact!
Get together with your friends and family to walk/run and raise awareness for PCOS. It's always more enjoyable to create a team for this cause! When registering, you can choose to create or join a team. If you've already registered, simply click on the Teams tab to join or create a team.
Refer your friends and receive a $5 refund on your registration!
Share your exclusive code with friends and family to join you at the PCOS Awareness 5K and enjoy $5 off your registration! Look for your unique code and link in the registration confirmation email. Share this code and link with your loved ones to claim your $5 refund today!
What's Included:
- Race Bib
- Event T-shirt
- Bringing awareness to PCOS
- PCOS info booths and speakers
- Post-race snacks and refreshments
- 5k (3.1 mile) course through scenic Sweetwater Creek State Park
Race Contact Info
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