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Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary Ribbit Run

Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary Ribbit Run is a running race on March 6, 2027 in Athens, GA, with entry fees from $15 to $20.

Date
March 6, 2027 (118 days to go)
Location
757 N. Chase Street, Athens, GA
Price
$15–$20
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

Join us for a day of fun at the Burks Elementary Ribbit Run presented by Fleet Feet! Whether it’s our 5K Race, 1K Fun Run, or Tiny Tree Frog Trot, we have races for all ages and paces.

Register by Friday, February 12th, 2027, to receive a t-shirt. T-shirts will not be available to entries after February 12th, 2027. 

All event proceeds go to fund the Ribbit Run, the popular after-school Tree Frog Run Club and the Burks Elementary PTO which provides support for teacher and school-wide projects.
 

Volunteer

Don’t want to run but still want to be involved? We are always looking for volunteers – no experience necessary. Sign up here!

Events

Phantom Runner$15
Ribbit Run 5K$20
Tree Frog Trot 1K
Tiny Tree Frog Trot (.1 miles)
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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

64°

Typical Low

41°

Chance of Rain

32%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Athens Ben Epps Ap, 4 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:56 AMSunset 6:34 PMDaylight 11h 38m

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

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118

Days to train

Race
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary Ribbit Run
Date
March 6, 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary Ribbit Run?
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary Ribbit Run is a running race held in Athens, Georgia on March 6, 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 Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary Ribbit Run?
Saturday, March 6, 2027 in Athens, Georgia at 757 N. Chase Street. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary Ribbit Run?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary Ribbit Run

Mar 6, 2027

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