BERRY 15K & 5K
Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026

15K  --  9:00am
  5K  --  9:05am
 

Location:  Berry College •  2277 Martha Berry Hwy., NW  Mt. Berry, GA  30149

Presented by: The Berry's Men & Women's Cross Country team.   For this fundraiser, all proceeds will go to helping these young men and women be able to compete throughout the southeast at the D-III level (which, as you may know, does not award athletic scholarships).

We invite you to be a part of a new tradition at Berry and one that evokes memories of many classic races hosted at Berry College throughout the years.  Scheduled for December 12th, 2026, this 15K and it's little brother, the 5K, are sure to be a December hit. 

15K / 5K  Registration Info:  

$35  'Early Bird' Pre-Registration....(Through Oct. 31, 11:59pm)   T-Shirt size Guaranteed.
$40  Pre-Race Registration...(Nov. 1 through Dec. 6, 11:59pm)    T-Shirt size Guaranteed.
$50  Late Registration & Day of Race Registration...(Dec. 7 through Dec. 12 - Race time.)    T-Shirt size CANNOT BE GUARANEED.

           ≡  Register early and lock in at a reduced rate!  $$$  ≡

 
NOTE: Got a Group?!   Email us for our 'GROUP RATE.'    pdeaton@berry.edu

15K Race Route: 
This USATF-Certified 15K Course begins and ends on the iconic Berry College campus.  To say that the race course is scenic, is an understatement.  Well known for its idyllic setting in northwest Georgia teeming with deer throughout the campus, the route takes you down to the 'Mountain campus' and back to main campus.  

5K Race Route: 
This USATF-Certified 5K Course begins and ends on the main Berry College campus.  Details to come.

Race Start-Finish & Race Day Parking:
Berry College is located at 2277 Martha Berry Hwy NW, Mount Berry, GA 30149 .  Near the Start/Finish area there is adequate parking in the Cage Ctr. parking lot. 

Race Day Schedule of Events:

7:30 AM Race Day Registration Opens
8:45 AM Race Day Registration Closes
8:55 AM Pre-Race Announcements
9:00 AM 15K Race Start Time
9:05 AM 5K Race Start Time 
10:15 AM 5K Race Awards Presentation....15K Race Awards to follow 

Pre-Race Packet Pick-up for those pre-registered:
Early race packet pickup will be Friday, Dec. 11th, at GoGo Running during store hours (1018 Martha Berry Blvd NE, Rome, GA 30165).  Save time waiting in line on race morning and pick up your packet early.

15K Awards:
Awards will be given to the following: 

• Top 3 Overall Male & Top 3 Overall Female
• Top Masters -  Male & Female  (40 & over)
• Top Grandmasters  - Male &Female (50 & over)
• Top Senior Grandmasters - Male & Female (60 & over)

*Top 3 Male & Female in the following Age Categories: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over

5K Awards:
Awards will be given to the following: 

• Top 3 Overall Male & Top 3 Overall Female
• Top Masters - Male & Female (40 & over)
• Top Grandmasters  - Male &Female (50 & over)
• Top Senior Grandmasters - Male & Female (60 & over)

*Top 3 Male & Female in the following Age 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 & Over

Results:  The race will be professionally-timed by Wire2Wire Running, LLC  -  Wire2WireRunning.com
W2W uses R.F.I.D. technology and MyLaps equipment... the same used in the Peachtree R.R., the Boston Marathon, the Tour de France, and the London Marathon.
Finish Results & Age Group Results will be available after the race: Berry 15K & 5K * RACE RESULTS

Interested in becoming a Sponsor?  •  Please contact XC Head Coach Paul Deaton •  pdeaton@berry.edu

PLEASE NOTE: This is a rain or shine event!