Series Mission
The Firefly Trail Race Series' mission is to raise awareness of the benefits the Firefly Trail brings to area residents and visitors by providing an annual series of running/walking events in communities along the Firefly Trail corridor. This 39-mile transportation corridor is being converted to a non-motorized rail-trail between Athens and Union Point. A safe, off-road path, the Firefly Trail will connect three counties and eight communities, offer health benefits, boost economies, and bring people together.
This year we are excited to introduce our Presenting Sponsor Cafe Marabella.
Events
Series Information
The Firefly Trail Race Series continues into 2027 with six great races! Here’s a breakdown of the options and structure:
Race Series Structure:
Spring Series: Consists of three races starting in January and going through May.
(Registration available through January 23, 2027)
Fall Series: Also consists of three races starting in August and going through September.
(Registration available through August 22, 2027)
Spring / Fall Series Combination: Register for all six races by registering for the
Spring / Fall Series Combo (Registration available through January 23, 2027)
This structure offers flexibility for participants to choose the series that fits their schedule or preferences, whether they prefer running in the spring, fall, or throughout the entire season with the combo option.
Series Races
(Click on the race name to receive more information about that particular race then return here to register for the series of your choice at a discounted price.)
Spring Series
01/23/27 13th Annual Snowflake 10K, Winterville, GA
04/10/27 Trailblazer 5K, Dudley Park, Athens
05/15/27 9th Annual Maxeys Model Mile 5K, Maxeys, GA
Fall Series
08/22/27 Fleet Feet 5-miler, Dudley Park, Athens
09/06/27 Restoration Run 5K, Crawford, GA
09/25/27 Firefly Jamboree Jog 5K, 10K OR 10 Mile, Union Point, GA
Pricing
Exciting news! The pricing for the 2027 Firefly Trail Race Series will remain at 2026 pricing!
Series Fee: $67.50 for 3 races; $135.00 for 6 races; Includes race t-shirts from each race. This is a savings of at least $17.50 for the 3 race series and $35.00 for both series
Race Shirt (Optional): $5.00 discount per race is taken at checkout if No-Shirt is selected for any race.
Race Series T-shirt: Every runner automatically receives one Race Series t-shirt at no additional cost.
Course Maps
Winterville Snowflake 10K USATF Certified GA19030DJ
Trailblazer 5K USATF Certified GA24046WC
Maxeys Model Mile 5K USATF Certified GA24006DJ
Fleet Feet Five Miler
Crawford Restoration Run 5K
Union Point Firefly Jamboree Jog 5K
Union Point 10K
Union Point 10 Mile
Race Series Awards
Unique, one of a kind participation awards will be presented to participants of the Spring Series, Fall Series and Combo Series.
Race Series Management
All races in the series are proud to be a member of the Black Bag Race Series and the Clover Glove 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.
