Born to be Wild

Event Cancellation

Dear Born to Be Wild participants,

We are very sorry to share that we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Born to Be Wild 5K/10K/Fun Run.

We know this is disappointing, and we truly apologize — especially to those who trained and planned to join us. After monitoring conditions throughout the day and following recommendations from Coweta County officials and the National Weather Service, we determined that moving forward would not be safe. Your safety is always our top priority.

All race registrations will be converted into a tax-deductible donation to support the Southern Conservation Trust and our mission. Our team will also reach out next week with details on how and when to pick up your race t-shirt.

Thank you for your understanding, your flexibility, and your continued support. We hope you stay warm, stay safe, and we look forward to seeing you at a future event.

With sincere apologies and appreciation,

The Southern Conservation Trust Team

Here Are Your Options:

Events

01/31

8:30AM EST

01/31

9:00AM EST

01/31

9:00AM EST

Event Description

Get ready to run wild with Flint the River Otter!

The Born to Be Wild 5K/10K/Fun Run is coming to McGuffey Nature Center at the Coweta County Fairgrounds on January 31, 2026. Lace up and join Sole Roots Racing, Coweta County, and the Southern Conservation Trust for a race that’s more than just miles—it’s making a difference. Every step you take helps us reach our fundraising goal to support conservation advocacy efforts, conserving land and protecting wildlife in our community. Join us for this family-friendly event! Dress up as your favorite SCT mascot, and each registered child can choose either a “Flint” the otter plushie or an event T-shirt.

Whether you’re chasing a new PR or enjoying the Fun Run with family, you’ll be part of a wild day that supports nature—and you might even catch our playful mascot, Flint, cheering you on at the finish line!

The 5K and 10K course are hybrid 75% road and 25% trail pathway. The trail is suitable for all abilities but strollers will need to be running strollers if used. The 10K route is two laps of the 5K course.

*Participants must register by 01/23/2026 to be guaranteed a t-shirt.

Race Day Schedule

January 31, 2026
7:30am – Parking opens

8:00am – Packet pickup begins

8:30am – 1 mile fun run

8:45am – Packet pickup ends, starting line-up & announcements

9:00am – 10K starts at 9 am and 10 minutes later the 5K race begins

11:00am – Awards Ceremony (time approximate)

Awards

Awards for overall M/F finishers

1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers in the following age groups: 10 & under; 11-19; 20-29; 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+, Masters 40+

Thank You to Our Event Sponsors

Learn more about our amazing sponsors and all they do to help us elevate nature. If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, click below, or email chris@sctlandtrust.org