From the Organizer
Clover Glove Presents Old Folks Day 4K
(AKA as Senior Citizen Day)
Keel and Ryles Holiday and Clover Glove Race Series- All proceeds support 4-H.
WHEN: Run the race on August 21, 2026. Send finish times by navigating to cloverglove.com/races/2026-races/ and click on “Results” for this race, no later than no later than August 22, 2026.
WHERE: Anywhere
Special Rules: In recognition of Old Folks, everyone can subtract 1 second from their finishing time for each year of their age. Example: a 73 year old can subtract 73 seconds from their finishing time.
AWARDS: Black Bag & Clover Glove Points. Overall, Master 40+, Grand Master 50+, Senior Grand Master 60+ and Super Senior Grand Master 70+. Also, a special award to the oldest male and female runners. Registration: $14.44.
REGISTRATION: Available at Run Sign Up from the cloverglove.com webpage.
Contact: Roger Keel rkeel@mindspring.com Checks payable to Georgia 4-H Foundation. Mail: Clover Glove, Georgia 4-H,Hoke Smith Annex, UGA, Athens GA 30602
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
90°
Typical Low
69°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Athens Ben Epps Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Athens, GA
Population
126,987
as of 2023
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
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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Old Folks 4K?
- Old Folks 4K is a running race held in Athens, Georgia on August 20, 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 Old Folks 4K?
- Thursday, August 20, 2026 in Athens, Georgia at 300 Carlton Street, Athens, GA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Old Folks 4K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Old Folks 4K
Aug 20, 2026