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Come challenge yourself with one of the oldest cross country 5K races through the woods behind the Athens YMCA.
Location
Athens YMCA
915 Hawthorne Ave
Athens, GA 30605 US
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Registration Fees
Event: Cross Country 5K
Race begins on the YMCA track and make 2 loops through the woods behind the YMCA. Finish is on the track.
Start Time: 8:00am EDT
Price: $30.00 Race Fee + $3.44 SignUp Fee. Register by July 3 to receive a t-shirt.
Event: Fun Run
Fun Run makes 1 loop around the track.
Start Time: 9:00am EDT
Price: Free. $10.00 add on if you want a shirt. Register by July 3 to receive a t-shirt.
Event: Phantom Runner
Get a shirt to show your support. Please pick up your shirt from the Athens YMCA on or before August 8, 2026
Price: $20.00 Race Fee + $2.86 SignUp Fee Register by July 3 to receive a t-shirt, after July 3 registration fee is donation only.
Race Day Schedule
7:00AM Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup
8:00AM Run Through the Woods XC 5K
9:00AM Fun Run
9:15AM Awards
Course
The race starts and finishes on the track. At the start run 1 loop around the track then merge off of the track onto the fields and into the woods. Run 2 loops through the woods. After the 2nd loop, return to the track directly to the finish line.
Awards
Handmade pottery from the famous R. Wood Studio in Athens, GA. Awards given to Overall Male and Female, Masters Male and Female, age group awards given to standard 5-year age groups starting at 10 and under going through 80 and over.
Race Series and Finishline Management
Coach Mike's Run Through the Woods XC 5K is proud to be a part of the Black Bag Race Series.
Finish line management and timing provided by Classic Race Services.
What if it Rains?
We get wet! Race may be delayed in 15-minute increments if storms are in the area. Sorry, no refunds due to weather.
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