Junction Jamboree Jog 5K / 10K / 10-Miler
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Distance
- JJJ 5K Run/Walk · JJJ 10K Run · JJJ 10-Miler Run & more
From the Organizer
The Junction Jamboree Jog will continue to offer a 5K, 10K and 10-Miler. The 10K and 10-Miler are out and back courses on the Firefly Trail. The proceeds will go to improvement projects in Union Point, including the Southern Terminus of the Firefly Trail. These are the final races in the 2026 Firefly Trail Race Series.
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
81°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Siloam 3n, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Union Point, GA
Elevation
679 ft
Nearest Airport
AGS
Augusta Regional At Bush Field · 67 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 77 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Junction Jamboree Jog 5K / 10K / 10-Miler, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
110
Days to train
- Race
- Junction Jamboree Jog 5K / 10K / 10-Miler
- Date
- September 26, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Junction Jamboree Jog 5K / 10K / 10-Miler?
- Junction Jamboree Jog 5K / 10K / 10-Miler is a running race held in Union Point, Georgia on September 26, 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 Junction Jamboree Jog 5K / 10K / 10-Miler?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Union Point, Georgia at 206 Veazey Street, Union Point, GA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Junction Jamboree Jog 5K / 10K / 10-Miler?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Junction Jamboree Jog 5K / 10K / 10-Miler
Sep 26, 2026