
From the Organizer
🎉 Ready… Set… FUN! 🎉
Join the Clayton-Henry National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) for the 4th Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk! It's more than just a race—it's a celebration of fitness, family, and community spirit!
👟 Lace up, bring your crew, and let’s hit the trail! Whether you're a seasoned sprinter or prefer a laid-back stroll, this event is for everyone—runners, walkers, kids, grandparents, and everyone in between!
🗓 Race Day: Saturday, August 29, 2026
🕘 Race Check-in Time: 7:00 AM sharp - Must arrive no later than 7:30 AM!
🕘 Race Warm-up Time: 7:45 AM
🕘 Start Time: 8:15 AM sharp
📍 Location: Clayton International Park, 2300 Hwy 138 SE, Jonesboro, GA 30236
🚗 Bonus: FREE parking!
🥳 What to Expect:
🎶 Live DJ + Pre-Race Warm-Up Dance Party
🏞 Scenic 5K Route through Clayton International Park
🎽 Race Bib, Swag Bag & Commemorative Medal (while supplies last!)
⏱ Chip-Timed Race with Awards for Top Finishers
💵 Registration Details:
Early Bird Registration - Ends April 28, 2026 - ✅ Yes! - Includes swag
Regular Registration - Ends June 28, 2026 -✅ Yes! - Includes swag
Late Registration - Ends August 28, 2026 - ✅ While supplies last!
Race Day Registration - August 29, 2026 - Not guaranteed!!!
Note: Swag bags are limited—register early to claim yours!
❤️ Running for a Reason
Your steps support scholarships and community programs through the Clayton-Henry NPHC. Every stride you take helps make college dreams more affordable and accessible for our youth!
🛎 Important Info:
🎟 This is an in-person event only
🧍 Participants may be grouped in smaller “corrals” for safety
👶 Strollers and wheelchairs welcome!
🌧 Rain or shine—we’re racing! (Severe weather? We’ll notify you of a reschedule) - please bring a poncho in case of light rain
🔁 No refunds, exchanges, or transfers. Proceeds go directly to a great cause!
🙅♂️ Unsportsmanlike behavior will result in disqualification. Let's keep it fun for everyone!
So what are you waiting for? Rally your friends, rep your org, wear your colors, and come move with a mission at the Clayton-Henry NPHC 3rd Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk.
Let’s race. Let’s celebrate. Let’s make a difference—together.
🎉Register today and we'll see you at the starting line!
Helpful Tips:
Event Courtesy & Refund Policy
Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be immediately disqualified, asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.
All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.
Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants; there are no refunds in this case.
Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag. No race gifts will be mailed, you must be present to receive medal and swag.
There will be Free parking at the race site until lot is full. Once the lot is full you will be directed to the overflow parking area where you will be shuttled to the race location.
Events
Weather
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
87°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jonesboro, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
6,137
as of 2023
Elevation
852 ft
Nearest Airport
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 4th Annual Clayton-Henry NPHC 5K Fun Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
4th Annual Clayton-Henry NPHC 5K Fun Run/Walk
Aug 29, 2026