Fast Pace Race 5k/10k/1 Mile
JOIN US for the 17th annual FAST Pace Race 5K/10K/1K. ABOUT OUR CAUSE: Prostate cancer is the most common major cancer in American men today. One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. On Saturday, October 25, 2025, Forsyth Area Striders Team (F.A.S.T.), along with the Prostate Condition Education Council (PCEC), is proud to present the 16th annual FAST PACE RACE. This event, and its proceeds help promote awareness and provides education regarding the importance of screening and early detection. Event details and schedule
COURSE DESCRIPTION: We're famous for our half-mile downhill start and finish on both 5k and the 10K courses! These courses were designed by runners, for runners. Both the 5K and 10K are chip-timed, point-to-point runs with an overall elevation drop to the finish line. The 5K faster than fast course will produce many memorable PRs and the 10K/5K with there exciting downhill finishes will boast many Peachtree Road Race qualifying times for 2025!
T-SHIRTS: Advanced technical fiber t-shirts are available in men's or women's fitted cut for early registrations. All participants registered by October 15th will be guaranteed a race t-shirt. Participants registered on October 16th or later will not be guaranteed a t-shirt, however we have always tried to make sure all registrants received one. Please note, the women's fitted shirt tends to be on the small size. Women who prefer a looser fit should request a Men's shirt or go up one size.
COST: 5K - $25 until 9/29 @ 11:59pm, then $28.00 until 10/13, then $30 until through race day. 10K - $25 until 9/29 @ 11:59pm, then $28 until 10/13 @ 11:59pm, then $30.00 through race day. TEAMS of 4 or more - join a team and get a $3.00 discount per team member. Discount is applied at checkout.
PARKING: Parking will be available in the Cumming Fair Grounds Gate B or Lot 1. The Covered Arena in the fairgrounds will be the pre-race area. Restrooms attached to the arena are available for use race day and during presentation.
PACKET PICKUP: Early Packet Pickup Friday, October 24 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm in the Arena Barn. You can pick up your race packet on Saturday, October 25 at 6:30am to 7:45am
START LINE TRANSPORTATION: The start line is approximately one mile from the fairgrounds. We will offer buses to transport runners/walkers to the starting line from 7:00 am - 7:45 am, or participants may choose to walk/run to the start via sidewalks.
ARENA BARN POST RACE: 10k and 5k races finish in front of the Cumming Fairgrounds. Post-race food, beverages and ample restrooms will be available just over the covered castleberry foot bridge. Overall Male/Female, Masters Male/Female, and Age Group awards (Male/Female in 5-year increments) will be provided to the top 3 finishers for both the 5k and 10k. All finishers will receive finishing medals. 1 mile fun run stays 100% within the fairgrounds.
BAG CHECK: Since we are a point to point race and it can be cool in October we will provide a bag check at the start line for warm up clothing, jackets and such to be transported back to the Arena Barn at the fairgrounds.
