Rock & Run 5K | 3K Walk Returns August 8, 2026!
Rock & Run 5K | 3K Walk Returns August 8, 2026! is a running race on August 8, 2026 in Athens, GA, with entry fees from $30 to $35.
- Date
- August 8, 2026 (16 days to go)
- Location
- 835 Sunset Drive, Athens, GA
- Price
- $30–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Mark your calendars and get ready to lace up your sneakers!
The Rock & Run 5K | 3K Walk returns to Athens, Georgia on Saturday, August 8, 2026, bringing together runners, walkers, families, and community supporters for a morning of fitness, fellowship, and impact.
Whether you're chasing a personal record, enjoying a walk with friends, or supporting a meaningful cause, there's a place for you at the starting line.
Event Details
📅 Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
📍 Location: VFW Post 2872 – Athens, Georgia
🏃 5K Run
🚶 3K Community Walk
👕 Race Shirt Included with Registration
🏅 Finisher Recognition
Why We Run
Every registration, sponsorship, and donation helps support community-focused initiatives and scholarship opportunities that create lasting impact in Athens and beyond.
Together, we're building stronger communities—one step at a time.
Whether you run, walk, volunteer, sponsor, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation helps make a difference.
We can't wait to see you at the starting line on August 8, 2026!
The Rock & Run 5K | 3K Walk Team
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
91°
Typical Low
70°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Athens Ben Epps Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Rock & Run 5K | 3K Walk Returns August 8, 2026!, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
16
Days to train
- Race
- Rock & Run 5K | 3K Walk Returns August 8, 2026!
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Location
- 835 Sunset Drive, Athens, GA
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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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Athens than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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