Big Red Apple 5K & 1 Mile
Big Red Apple 5K & 1 Mile is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Cornelia, GA, with entry fees from $20 to $35.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (60 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Big Red Apple 5K, presented by First Baptist Church of Cornelia, begins and ends at the Big Red Apple monument and the course goes through the Cornelia City Park. Participants will receive a t-shirt, finisher medal, and official race timing. Awards will be presented to the overall male and female winner, as well as age group category winners.
*You must be registered by Sept. 12th to be guaranteed a shirt. All those registering through race day will receive shirts while supplies last.
Packet pick-up will begin at 7:45AM on race morning.
Proceeds will benefit the children & youth ministries at First Baptist Cornelia. If you or your business is interested in sponsoring this event, please visit our sponsor page here. We appreciate your support!
Participants are encouraged to check out the Big Red Apple Festival in Downtown Cornelia after the race! 🍎🍎🍎
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
76°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cornelia, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cornelia, GA
City Elevation
1,404 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 62 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 79 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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60
Days to train
- Race
- Big Red Apple 5K & 1 Mile
- Date
- September 26, 2026
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Big Red Apple 5K & 1 Mile
Sep 26, 2026