Brandon English 5K -ish Trail Run
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Location
- 1200 Marietta Hwy, Canton, GA
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $30
From the Organizer
3rd annual Brandon English Trail Run hosted by Building Fires.
Whether you are a seasoned runner or just starting out, this event is for everyone. If running/walking is not your thing. we have a great community event for the whole family to enjoy!
Community Event: Runners and walkers of all abilities come together for a flat and scenic 5K -ish trail run through the trees along the river of Boling Park.
Live Music: Local artists will be on stage. Bring your chairs to sit and enjoy!
Food Trucks: Community Bbq and Kona Ice
For the Kids: 1 mile fun run, Bounce House/Inflatables, Cherokee County Fire Truck to touch and explore
Race Day Schedule:
5:00pm: Race Day packet pick up at Boling PArk
5:45pm: Kids 1 mile fun run start
6:00pm: 5K -ish Trail Run start
Winners & Awards
All runners will receive a race bib and a 2026 soft style race day t-shirt. Shirts are unisex adult sizing and youth sizing. Race day shirt is not guaranteed for those who register after September 1st.
Unique 5K -ish race medals will be awarded to overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall males and females. And 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall finishers of the kids fun run.
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
85°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Allatoona Dam 2, 14 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Canton, GA
Population
34,587
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,014 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 26 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 41 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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- Race
- Brandon English 5K -ish Trail Run
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Location
- 1200 Marietta Hwy, Canton, GA
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Brandon English 5K -ish Trail Run?
- Brandon English 5K -ish Trail Run is a running race held in Canton, Georgia on September 5, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Brandon English 5K -ish Trail Run?
- Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Canton, Georgia at 1200 Marietta Hwy. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Brandon English 5K -ish Trail Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Brandon English 5K -ish Trail Run
Sep 5, 2026