5k

3.1 Miles

Fort Oglethorpe 5K

Fast and flat.

 

The Fort Oglethorpe 5K is a fast and flat race equally suited the Couch to 5K crew, run/walkers, and advanced runners looking to set a new PR.

 

Whether you are a competitive runner or seek a family stroll, this 5k is a memorable activity to be enjoyed together.

 

PLUS, it’s within the same race village environment as the Chickamauga Battlefield Half and Full Marathons. Get all the excitement and energy of the endurance races without the training commitment!

Course

The route starts and finishes at the Old Post Bandstand in Fort Oglethorpe, the same spot as the Battlefield Half and Full Marathons.

 

Runners will make a loop through the Fairlawn Acres neighborhood, including a section on the Honor Park trail before returning to the race village.

 

The course has been certified by USATF (Certification #GA19001MS).

Timing

Runners will receive a gun and chip (net) time for their race.

 

Overall winners will be determined by gun time and age group winners confirmed by net time within each age group.

 

Results will be posted here after the race.

Awards

Awards will be given for the following categories:

 

→  Overall Male & Female
→  Masters Male & Female (40+)
→  Grandmasters Male & Female (50+)
→  Senior Grandmasters Male & Female (60+)

 

The top 3 finishers (male & female) in each age group, organized in 5-year increments from the “14 and Under” group up to 80+, will also receive awards.

Race Entry Fees

 

2026 Race Registration is now LIVE. Stay excited for race day with teaser announcements on our social media.

 

January 13 – March 30: $42
March 31 – June 1: $45
June 2 – August 10: $47
August 11 – October 12: $50
October 13 – November 14: $55

  • “Plenty of aid stations and very nice people”

    This was my first marathon!!! The entire race was well organized, plenty of aide stations and very nice people. I hope to run again there next year.

    Wanda D.

  • “Amazing course for first timers”

    Amazing course! Especially for first timers. We ran the half marathon. Plenty of aid stations throughout the course, with water, Powerade, fruit and first aid at all of them. Great finish line! And first timers receive a framed certificate of their accomplishment at the finish! Just enough of a rolling course to keep you moving but not too hilly.

    Kristin G.

  • “A fun, friendly environment”

    It was well mapped out. My husband enjoyed running the half marathon and I was able to have someone push me pretty easily in a wheelchair. I had my dog on a leash and it was a very friendly, fun environment!

    Scarlett M.

  • “A great challenge and beautiful course”

    This was a great challenge and a beautiful course! A bit crisp to start, but perfect running weather! Had a blast and hope to come back sometime!

    Ronnie S.

  • “Excellent race”

    Great area to run in. Excellent race for both experienced and first time marathoners!

    Eric B.

  • “A must do race”

    An amazingly well run, well organized event. They make it more than “just a race” with the civil war enactments. What other race is started by shooting off a canon. This is a must do for serious and novice runners and everyone in between.

    Jeannie H.

  • “A great morning for my family”

    My first half marathon at 61 years old! The course is beautiful. Everyone working/volunteering was so nice. It was a great morning for my family😀

    Kim C.

  • “Extremely well run race”

    This was my first time running this half marathon and I was not disappointed!!! Extremely well run race and great swag. Oh and the course through the military battlefield was absolutely beautiful this time of year!!

    Michael N.

  • “Look forward to this each year”

    The event is one that I look forward to each year with ties to honoring Veterans Day. The course is peaceful and is one that serves as a great first-time race for anyone. Plus - they have a cannon!

    Jeff L.

  • “Great volunteer support from start to finish!”

    Well organized race. Course marked very clearly. Good aid stations with lots of great volunteer support from start to finish!

    Jeanne W.

  • “Well organized”

    Well organized, food fare was diverse and very good, course volunteers were great, and aid stations were as well...well done everyone!

    Kelly W.

  • “Well organized & supported”

    Beautiful park, great course, well organized and supported. I'll do it again😁

    Christine R.

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