Be The One 5K
Be The One 5K is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Gainesville, GA, with an entry fee of $20.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (46 days to go)
- Location
- American Legion, Gainesville, GA
- Price
- $20
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Thank you for joining us for the American Legion Post 7 Be the One 5K! Whether you choose to run, walk, or ruck, your participation helps support veterans and strengthens our community.
Your registration helps make this event possible while supporting the mission of American Legion Post 7. Once event expenses have been covered, proceeds from this race will help fund veteran and community programs, including a donation to The American Legion's Be the One initiative, which is dedicated to preventing veteran suicide and ensuring no veteran faces their struggles alone.
Every Mile Matters. Every Step Saves Lives. Be the One.
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
82°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Gainesville, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Gainesville, GA
City Elevation
1,237 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 39 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 57 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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About This Sport
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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.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Be The One 5K
Sep 12, 2026