Clayton's Hardest & Funnest 5k

2nd Annual Clayton's Hardest & Funnest 5K Come for the run, stay for the FUN! Saturday, March 20, 2027  ·  City of Clayton Town Hall & Rabun County Pavilions, Clayton, GA About the Race

Back again for the Second Annual Clayton's Hardest and Funnest 5K and festival! The unique 5K will be set up as four 0.75-mile laps, each ending with a different 100-foot lane challenge.

The 5K can be completed as an individual or as a relay of up to 4 people. The 5K event is open to all ages and abilities. There will also be a Kids Run for those 10 years and younger.

Come for the run, stay for the FUN! Local sponsors and vendors will greet you after the finish in the pavilion to celebrate!

📍 Race Day Details

Date	Saturday, March 20, 2027
Race Course	Green space behind the City of Clayton Town Hall
Festival	Rabun County Pavilions
Address	837 Highway 76 West, Clayton, GA 30525
Packet Pickup	Festival area opens at 7:30 AM

🏃 The Events 5K Run/Walk - Solo  ·  9:00 AM 4 x 0.75-mile loops, each ending with a 100-foot challenge lane. 5K Relay (Up to 4 People)  ·  9:00 AM Same course. Relay members should run in an alternate order based on relay size. Kids Run (10 & Under)  ·  10:00 AM 4 x 0.25-mile loops around the pavilion area, each ending with a challenge lane (bear crawl, burpees, lunges, sprint). The Challenge Lanes

• Lap 1: Lunges
• Lap 2: Bear Crawl
• Lap 3: Burpee Broad Jump
• Lap 4: SPRINT

Schedule

• 7:30 AM: Festival area opens (packet pick-up)
• 8:45 AM: Pre-race meeting at start line
• 9:00 AM: 5K start
• 10:00 AM: Kids Run start
• 10:30 AM: Awards in festival area
• 11:00 AM: Race course closes
• 12:00 PM: Festival area closes

Parking

Parking available in both city and county lots.

What's Included T-Shirt Included with 5K and Kids Run registration. Deadline for a guaranteed t-shirt is March 1st. Finisher Award Included with 5K and Kids Run registration. 🗺️ Course

The course map will be posted before race day.

Start/Finish on Google Maps 🏆 Race Awards

Awards in the festival area at 10:30 AM.

Age Group Categories 10 & Under11-1415-1920-2930-3940-4950-5960 & Over Race Policies

• Rain or shine: the race goes on in any weather. If lightning or severe weather makes it unsafe, the start may be delayed.
• No refunds: all registrations are final.
• Race-day registration: open on your phone until the race starts.
• Results: posted live on the RunSignUp race page as runners finish.

Let's Stay Connected

Contact us if you're interested in a vendor table!

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