Born to be Wild
Born to be Wild is a running race on December 12, 2026 in Newnan, GA, with entry fees from $20 to $45.
- Date
- December 12, 2026 (134 days to go)
- Location
- 275 Pine Road, Newnan, GA
- Price
- $20–$45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Get ready to run wild with Flint the River Otter!
The Born to Be Wild 5K/10K/Fun Run is coming to McGuffey Nature Center at the Coweta County Fairgrounds on December 12, 2026. Lace up and join Sole Roots Racing, Coweta County, and the Southern Conservation Trust for a race that’s more than just miles—it’s making a difference. Every step you take helps us reach our fundraising goal to support conservation advocacy efforts, conserving land and protecting wildlife in our community. Join us for this family-friendly event! Dress up as your favorite SCT mascot, and each registered child can choose either a “Flint” the otter plushie or an event T-shirt.
Whether you’re chasing a new PR or enjoying the Fun Run with family, you’ll be part of a wild day that supports nature—and you might even catch our playful mascot, Flint, cheering you on at the finish line!
The 5K and 10K course are hybrid 75% road and 25% trail pathway. The trail is suitable for all abilities but strollers will need to be running strollers if used. The 10K route is two laps of the 5K course.
*Participants must register by 11/21/2026 to be guaranteed a t-shirt.
Race Day Schedule
December 12, 2026
7:30am – Parking opens
8:00am – Packet pickup begins
8:30am – 1 mile fun run
8:45am – Packet pickup ends, starting line-up & announcements
9:00am – 10K starts at 9 am and 10 minutes later the 5K race begins
11:00am – Awards Ceremony (time approximate)
Awards
Awards for overall M/F finishers
1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers in the following age groups: 10 & under; 11-19; 20-29; 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+, Masters 40+
Thank You to Our Event Sponsors
Learn more about our amazing sponsors and all they do to help us elevate nature. If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, click below, or email chris@sctlandtrust.org
Course Map Below
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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
58°
Typical Low
34°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Newnan 7 Wnw, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Newnan, GA
Population
43,510
as of 2023
City Elevation
980 ft
Nearest Airport
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 27 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.
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Born to be Wild
Dec 12, 2026