
ConnectAbility's Noon New Year's Eve 5k is a running race on December 31, 2026 in Dahlonega, GA, with an entry fee of $35.
This is a flat, fast course with a 2-lap circuit located near downtown Dahlonega, Georgia. Runners, walkers, strollers, wheelchairs and pets are welcome!
Sleep in, then join us for a fun “Noon” Year’s Eve countdown and finish out 2026 with a 5K, then enjoy a sparkling apple cider toast! Families, get your NYE celebration in early with our FREE Fun Run.
Register before December 7th to guarantee a long-sleeve, super-soft tri-blend shirt. For all later registrants, shirts are first-come, first-served.
Proceeds from this event benefit ConnectAbility, a non-profit organization in Dahlonega, Georgia. ConnectAbility mission is "creating communities where people of all abilities are valued, included and empowered". To contact us about sponsorship or to learn more, visit: https://connectabilityinc.org/
Awards will go to the overall first female and male finishers and the top three finishers in the following age groups:
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
51°
Typical Low
28°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cleveland, 13 mi from the venue.
Population
7,194
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,383 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 49 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 67 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at ConnectAbility's Noon New Year's Eve 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
52
Days to train
Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.


ConnectAbility's Noon New Year's Eve 5k
Dec 31, 2026