Brandon English 5K -ish Trail Run
Brandon English 5K -ish Trail Run is a trail running and running race on September 5, 2026 in Canton, GA, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- September 5, 2026 (34 days to go)
- Location
- 1200 Marietta Hwy, Canton, GA
- Price
- $30
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
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.
Race Location
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34
Days to train
- Race
- Brandon English 5K -ish Trail Run
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Location
- 1200 Marietta Hwy, Canton, GA
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
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.
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Brandon English 5K -ish Trail Run
Sep 5, 2026