1621 Runs
- Date
- November 25–27, 2026
- Location
- Anywhere, Athens, GA
- Distance
- 1621 Runs - Beulah 4K · 1621 Runs - Bogart 4K · 1621 Runs - Fortson 4K
From the Organizer
1621 Runs
Thanksgiving Day November 25-27
Keel and Ryles Holiday Series Races
4K, 4K & 4K as Home Runs
15th Annual 1621 Races. This is where the Clover Glove Race Series began. The race lineup for this year is as follows: Beulah 4K – Bogart 4K, and Fortson 4K all run as home run runs anytime between 11/25 & 11/27.
Registration:
No shirt: $14 per race
Shirt: one race - $19; two races - $33; three races - $37
Discount of $10 for running all three!
Contact: Bo Ryles boryles@gmail.com or Roger Keel rkeel@mindspring.com.
Awards: Following tradition for this race- a smile and a thank you. Instead of awards, we donate more to scholarships. We will have our “drawing” for a gift card to purchase a turkey.Your drawing of a turkey must be submitted to boryles@gmail.com before November 23. Bo and a distinguished judges panel will determine the winner of the gift card.
Time Submission: Submit times on Run Sign Up or cloverglove.com/races
T-Shirts: A high quality, long-sleeved shirt for preregistered runners. Must register by 11/5. No shirt option available.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
62°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Athens Ben Epps Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Athens, GA
Population
126,987
as of 2023
Elevation
742 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 53 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 64 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 1621 Runs?
- 1621 Runs is a running race held in Athens, Georgia on November 25, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 1621 Runs?
- Wednesday, November 25, 2026 in Athens, Georgia at Anywhere, Athens, GA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 1621 Runs?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
1621 Runs
Nov 25, 2026