Macon Labor Day Road Race
Macon Labor Day Road Race is a running race on September 7, 2026 in Macon, GA.
- Date
- September 7, 2026 (1 day to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
49th Annual Macon Labor Day Road Race
Join us for a family-friendly Macon tradition. The 5K and 10K races feature fast, point-to-point courses that lead through downtown Macon and into Carolyn Crayton Park (Central City Park). The race features chip timing and both courses are USATF certified and can serve as a qualifier for next year’s Peachtree Road Race. Participants receive a technical fabric, gender-specific shirt. For even more fun, enter one of the team competitions. Bring the whole family!
THIS IS A MACON TRACKS/ORTHOGEOGIA POINTS SERIES
Packet Pick-up: OrthoGeorgia at 3708 Northside Drive.
All runners are encouraged to pick up their packets before race day. You may pick up packets for friends and family. Packets not picked up will be brought to the appropriate starting line.
Saturday, Sept. 5 from 9-1 pm
Sunday, Sept. 6 from 1-5 pm
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Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Monday, 9/7
High
88°
Low
70°
Conditions
Areas of fog then chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
53%
Wind
5 to 10 mph
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?
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1
Day to train
- Race
- Macon Labor Day Road Race
- Date
- September 7, 2026
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Macon Labor Day Road Race
Sep 7, 2026