Clayton's Hardest & Funnest 5k
- Date
- March 20, 2027
- Distance
- 5k Run/Walk - Solo · 5k Relay (Up to 4 People) · KIDS Run
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
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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- Race
- Clayton's Hardest & Funnest 5k
- Date
- March 20, 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Clayton's Hardest & Funnest 5k?
- Clayton's Hardest & Funnest 5k is a running race held in Clayton, Georgia on March 20, 2027. 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 Clayton's Hardest & Funnest 5k?
- Saturday, March 20, 2027 in Clayton, Georgia at 837 Highway 76 West, Clayton, Clayton, GA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Clayton's Hardest & Funnest 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Clayton's Hardest & Funnest 5k
Mar 20, 2027