Clayton's Hardest & Funnest 5k
Clayton's Hardest & Funnest 5k is a running race on March 20, 2027 in Clayton, GA, with entry fees from $20 to $35.
- Date
- March 20, 2027 (240 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Back again for the Second Annual Clayton’s Hardest and Funnest 5k and festival! The unique 5k will be set up as 4 - .75 mile laps each ending a different 100 FOOT lane challenge.
Lap 1: Lunges
Lap 2: Bear Crawl
Lap 3: Burpee Broad Jump
Lap 4: SPRINT
The 5k can be completed as an individual or RELAY of up to 4 people.
The 5k event is open to ALL AGES and ABILITIES (registration required: includes tshirt & finisher award)
There will also be a KIDS RUN for those 10 years and younger (registration required: includes tshirt & finisher award)
Deadline for guaranteed tshirt March 1st
The 5k race will take place at 9a, Saturday, March 20th 2027. Race course is located on the green space behind the City of Clayton Town Hall and Festival will take place at Rabun County Pavilions. Parking available in both city and county lots.
Come for the run, stay for the FUN! Local sponsors and vendors will greet you after the finish in the pavilion to celebrate!
Festival area opens (packet pick-up) 7:30a
Pre-race meeting at start line 8:45a
5K START 9a
Kids Run Start 10a
Awards in Festival area 10:30a
Race Course closes at 11a
Festival area open until 12p
*Contact us if you’re interested in a vendor table!
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
62°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Clayton 1 Ssw, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Clayton, GA
Population
2,420
as of 2023
City Elevation
2,024 ft
Nearest Airport
AVL
Asheville Regional Airport · 62 mi
Major Hub
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 72 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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240
Days to train
- Race
- Clayton's Hardest & Funnest 5k
- Date
- March 20, 2027
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Clayton's Hardest & Funnest 5k
Mar 20, 2027