5th Annual Maxeys Model Mile

Sat April 29, 2023 Maxeys, GA 30671 US Directions

Events

Family/Group of 4 pricing available

In Person 5K

7:30AM EDT Register by April 7, 2023 to be guaranteed a t-shirt. Registration ends April 26, 2023 at 11:59pm EDT
Family/Group of 4 pricing available

Virtual 5K

T-Shirt option ends on April 7, 2023 at 11:59pmEDT. Registration ends April 26, 2023 at 11:59pm EDT

Phantom Registration

7:30AM EDT T-Shirt option ends on April 7, 2023 at 11:59pmEDT. Registration ends April 28, 2023 at 11:59pm EDT

Place

Laurel and Sunset Street
Off of Hwy 77
Maxeys, GA US 30671

Description

In 2021, Maxeys Model Mile was the first official 5K to be held along the Firefly Trail.  We are excited to present the 2023 Maxeys Model Mile 5K.  This is the 5th Annual Maxeys Model Mile. Come and celebrate this milestone with us! The race will start and finish along the Firefly Trail.  Registration takes place along the Firefly Trail near the corner of Hwy 77 and Laurel Street.   

 

Race Day Schedule

6:30am    Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup

7:30am    Maxeys Model Mile 5K

8:30am     Awards Ceremony

Course

The 5K starts on Laurel Lane, adjacent to the Firefly Trail and runs through the lovely countryside of the Maxeys community.  The race runs the last mile on the Maxeys Model Mile to the finish line.

COURSE MAP

Firefly Trail Race Series

The Maxeys Model Mile 5K is a founding member of the Firefly Trail Race Series.  The Firefly Trail is a planned 39-mile rail-trail from Athens to Union Point in Northeast Georgia, connecting Athens-Clarke, Oglethorpe, and Greene Counties. The historic rail line, known as the Athens Branch of the Georgia Railroad, branched off the still-active Augusta-to-Atlanta line in Union Point and passed through the towns of Woodville, Maxeys, Stephens, Crawford, Arnoldsville and Winterville on its way to Athens.

Awards

Awards are given to Overall Male / Female, Masters Male/Female, GrandMasters Male/Female and the following Male / Female Age Groups:

5-year age groups:  10 and Under, 11-14, 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

Virtual Option

Run your 3.1 miles anywhere.  Submit your finish time by clicking on the RESULTS tab at the top of this page or using this link: https://runsignup.com/maxeysmodelmile5k/results .  Submit finish times no later than 12 noon on April 29.  To submit a virtual time you must be registered as a virtual runner.

Virtual runners are not eligible for race day awards.

Race Series and Finishline Management

The Maxeys Model Mile 5K is proud to be a member of the Black Bag Race Series and Clover Glove Race Series and the Firefly Trail Race Series.

Finishline management and timing provided by Classic Race Services.

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 Contact Info

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