START/FINISH
The 5k run will start at 9 a.m. and finish at Mill Village Trailhead (109 Eve St., Augusta, GA 30904) and will continue onto the canal towpath. This route will be primarily concrete with some gravel and dirt.
The Fun Run will start at 9:45 a.m. at the Mill Village Trailhead as well and we will go out a cone on the path and turn around (less than .5 miles).
Please note that we have a backup route if needed based on storm damage that is still being cleaned up.
REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUPOnline registration will remain open right up until November 28, 2024 at 8:45 a.m. Race shirts are guaranteed to everyone who registers by October 27, 2024. Extra shirts (if any) will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Packet pickup will be open on 11/28/2024 at 8:00 a.m. and close 8:50 a.m.
- Early Packet Pickup is scheduled for 11/27/2024 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Fleet Feet Augusta, 229 Fury's Ferry Road, Augusta, Georgia 30907. We would appreciate everyone trying to come to early packet pickup in order to ensure an on time start on Thanksgiving Day due to the ovewhelming support and having over 220 participants already registered.
Registration prices
- 5K without a shirt are $20 through race day (choose with shirt option with no shirt)
- 5K with a shirt is $20 through 12/31/2023, $25 through 10/27/2024, $30 through 11/27/2024, and $35 race day
- Virtual runner registration is $25 through 8 a.m. on race day
Note: All runners who register by October 27, 2024 will be guaranteed to receive an official race shirt! Extra shirts (if any) will be distributed on a first come-first serve basis until they are gone.Runners will be given race packets that include a Thanksgiving themed unisex t-shirt plus items from local sponsors and/or discounts on products.
Age Groups and Awards
Age Groups are 14 and Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 - 79, and 80 + male and female plus top 3 overall. Awards will be determined closer to the event date. Chip Timed with awards based on Gun Times.
Parking
Parking will be available at the The Salvation Army Kroc Center located at 1833 Broad St., Augusta, Georgia 30904.
CONTACT / INFORMATIONFor additional information on the race or sponsorship opportunities available, please contact Stacey at 706-306-1167 or runthetangentstiming@gmail.com
ROUTES5k route
