Georgia National Fair 5K
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- 808 Carroll Street, Perry, GA
- Distance
- Georgia National Fair 5K
From the Organizer
Celebrate the magic of the Georgia National Fair during the Perry Kiwanis Club's Georgia National Fair 5K featuring a scenic course through Historic Downtown Perry, Georgia!
F.A.Q. & Packet Pickup Info ⬇️
Packet Pickup Dates, Times, & Locations:
- Wednesday, October 7 | 1 PM - 5 PM | Perry Welcome Center | 808 Carroll Street
- Friday, October 9 | 9 AM - 1 PM | Perry Welcome Center | 808 Carroll Street
- Saturday, October 10 (Race Day) | 6 AM - 7:45 AM | City Hall Lawn | 808 Carroll Street
Important F.A.Q. & Reminders:
- Well behaved, leashed dogs are welcome on the course. Please clean up any waste. The City of Perry provides complementary waste bags in various locations throughout downtown.
- The course is paved and stroller friendly!
- ONLY participants who register BEFORE Monday, September 28 are guaranteed a shirt
- Registered 5K Finishers will receive a custom finisher's medal at the finish line
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
79°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Warner Robins, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Perry, GA
Population
22,243
as of 2023
Elevation
359 ft
Nearest Airport
MCN
Middle Georgia Regional Airport · 17 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 91 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.
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Days to train
- Race
- Georgia National Fair 5K
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- 808 Carroll Street, Perry, GA
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Georgia National Fair 5K?
- Georgia National Fair 5K is a running race held in Perry, Georgia on October 10, 2026. 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 Georgia National Fair 5K?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Perry, Georgia at 808 Carroll Street, Perry, GA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Georgia National Fair 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Georgia National Fair 5K
Oct 10, 2026