Coach Mikes Run Through The Woods XC 5K
Coach Mikes Run Through The Woods XC 5K is a running race on August 1, 2026 in Athens, GA, with entry fees from $20 to $30.
- Date
- August 1, 2026 (9 days to go)
- Location
- Athens YMCA, Athens, GA
- Price
- $20–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Come challenge yourself with one of the oldest cross country 5K races through the woods behind the Athens YMCA.
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
92°
Typical Low
70°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Athens Ben Epps Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Athens, GA
Population
126,987
as of 2023
City Elevation
742 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 53 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 64 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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Coach Mikes Run Through The Woods XC 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
9
Days to train
- Race
- Coach Mikes Run Through The Woods XC 5K
- Date
- August 1, 2026
- Location
- Athens YMCA, Athens, GA
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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.
Coming Up
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Make it a Racecation
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Coach Mikes Run Through The Woods XC 5K
Aug 1, 2026