Etowah River Park Summer Classic - 5k/10k
Sat August 8, 2026
Canton, GA 30114 US
Events
- 5k
Price: $34
Time: 7:30AM EDT - 9:00AM EDT
250 spots left.
Registration Opens February 13, 2026 at 6:00am EST - 10K
Price: $38
Time: 8:30AM EDT - 10:00AM EDT
350 spots left.
Registration Opens February 13, 2026 at 6:00am EST
Join us for an exciting 5K/10K race, featuring a special 10K club/team competition! This family friendly event welcomes everyone; walkers, runners, back-of-the-pack participants, and speedsters alike, hosted by Cherokee Run Club.
10K Run Club/Group Competition
Run Clubs, Teams, Groups must register under Club/Team name. To be eligible for scoring, each team must have a minimum of 10 members. The top 5 finishers from each team will be scored to determine the fastest group.
Timing Information
This event uses RFID timing provided by Performance Race Services. To ensure your time is recorded accurately, please make sure your race bib meets the following guidelines: Worn clearly on the front of your torso, Not folded, wrinkled, or altered in any way, Secured with pins at all four corners, Fully visible and not covered by jackets, belts, or other gear. Live results will be available within minutes after you finish.
Professional Photography
True Speed Photos will be on-site capturing all the race action.
Race Location
Etowah River Park - 600 Brown Industrial Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114
Packet Pickup
- Early pick-up Thursday, TBD
- Race Day Packet Pickup & Registration (Near Stage)
- 6:00 AM - Race day Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
- 7:15 AM - Race day Registration & Packet Pickup Closes
- 7:20AM - 5K Warm-Up
- 7:30 AM - 5K Start
- 8:30 AM - 10K Start
Course Information
- 5K Route – USTF Certified course # GA18105WC
- 10K Route – USTF Certified course # GA23084WC
Registration Pricing
- 5K Registration
- 10K Registration
Awards
- 5K & 10K Individual Awards: Top 3 Overall Male & Female Finishers, Masters (40+) First Male & Female Finishers, Top 3 Male & Female Finishers in age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69.
- 10K PRIZE PURSE: Top three male and female finishers will receive cash: 🥇 $325 🥈 $125 🥉 $75
- 10K Team/Group Competition Awards: 1st place: $400.00, 2nd place: $225.00, 3rd place: $100.00
Race Swag & Registration Details
Every runner will receive a race t-shirt. To guarantee a race t-shirt, participants must register and select their shirt size by June 30th.
