Let's Move! Macon 5K-Run/Walk
Let's Move! Macon 5K-Run/Walk is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Macon, GA, with an entry fee of $10.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (36 days to go)
- Location
- 2551 N Pierce Dr., Macon, GA
- Price
- $10
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
"First Baptist Church on New Street and First Baptist Church of Christ share a 200-year history that dates back to 1826. In 2026 we are celebrating our bicentennial and have planned many joint events with the hope of bettering and bringing our community together. One of those events, our "Let's Move! Macon" 5K Race, is part of the Let's Move! initiative that looks to address the problem of obesity and get children (and communities) on the path to a healthy future." The race is open to runners and walkers!
AWARDS: T-shirts are guaranteed to all participants who register by 9/10/26. Shirts to race day registrants while supplies last. In person awards will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall male and female finishers; and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female in each age group. Age groups are as follows:10 and under,11-14,15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80 and over.
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
83°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Macon Middle Ga Rgnl Ap, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Macon, GA
Population
156,543
as of 2023
City Elevation
436 ft
Nearest Airport
MCN
Middle Georgia Regional Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 72 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 Let's Move! Macon 5K-Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
36
Days to train
- Race
- Let's Move! Macon 5K-Run/Walk
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Location
- 2551 N Pierce Dr., Macon, GA
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Let's Move! Macon 5K-Run/Walk
Oct 3, 2026