
From the Organizer
Central Cupcake Chase: A Sweet Race for a Great Cause
Get ready to dash for deliciousness! Join us for the 14th Annual Central Cupcake Chase, a certified 5K and 1-mile fun run/walk. This beloved community event supports Central Middle School in Carroll County, Georgia.
Why You'll Love It:
A Sweet Route: Wind through scenic neighborhood streets surrounding the school.
Chip-Timed Fun: Accurate results for serious runners.
Tasty Finish Line: Indulge in sweet treats and celebrate your accomplishment.
Important Dates:
Pre-Registration Deadline: February 14, 2026 (Guaranteed long-sleeve t-shirt)
Packet Pickup: March 6, 2026, 4-6 PM at Central Middle School Cafeteria
Registration Fees:
Pre-Registered (by 2/14/26):
Adult: $25 (Guaranteed t-shirt)
Pre-Registered Student: $15 (Guaranteed t-shirt)
Late Registration (2/15-3/5):
Adult: $35 (No guaranteed t-shirt)
Student: $15 (No guaranteed t-shirt)
Race Day Schedule:
7:30 AM: Race Day Registration Opens
8:30 AM: Kids’ Fun Run
9:00 AM: 5K Run/Walk
Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes! Let's make this year's Central Cupcake Chase the sweetest one yet.
Events
Weather
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
63°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Carrollton, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
27,058
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,035 ft
Nearest Airport
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 37 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.
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Central Cupcake Chase, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
Saturday Sizzler
7 miles away
11th Annual Kiwanis Bob Reeves Memorial 5K
5 miles away
Roopville Hornet 5K
8 miles away
Carrollton Half Marathon
5 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
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Central Cupcake Chase
Mar 6, 2027