Blue Ribbon Run 5K
Blue Ribbon Run 5K is a running race on February 7, 2027 in Gainesville, GA, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- February 7, 2027 (200 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
This event was formerly the Embrace Race 5K held annually in February. 2027 will be our 14th anniversary of this event and feel a rebranding is necessary! We hope you will join us for the 14th Annual Blue Ribbon Run 5K & Fun Run! The race is an official PEACHTREE QUALIFIER!!
All proceeds benefit the Edmondson Telford Child Advocacy Center, a children’s advocacy center serving child abuse victims in Hall & Dawson Counties. As a 501c3 non-profit, we provide forensic interview and medical examination services to suspected child abuse victims free of charge and coordinate cases of abuse with local agencies. Our mission is to be the place where trauma ends & healing begins.
All participants will receive:
- Race Shirt
- Goody bag
- Snack/Drink
**T-Shirts are guaranteed to those registered by 1/15/2027.
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
53°
Typical Low
32°
Chance of Rain
34%
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
From Endurance Grid
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Waiting For?
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200
Days to train
- Race
- Blue Ribbon Run 5K
- Date
- February 7, 2027
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Blue Ribbon Run 5K
Feb 7, 2027