Run For Love 5K/1-mile
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run or Walk · 1 Mile Fun Run or Walk · BOTH 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
From the Organizer
About the Event
Now in its 37th year, the Run For Love 5K is a cherished community tradition hosted by Tift County Cross Country Teams. More than just a race, this annual event brings together runners, families, and supporters to celebrate health, unity, and the Blue Devil school spirit.
Purpose
Proceeds from the Run For Love directly support the Tift County Cross Country team. Funds raised help provide essential items and experiences for our student-athletes, including team dinners, custom shirts, race prizes, gear, letterman jackets, and special gifts for our seniors and 8th grade athletes. Your participation and support not only fuel our team’s success, but also build lasting memories for every runner involved.
Join us in making a difference—one step, one mile, one runner at a time.
Event Info:
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Race Day Check-in: 7:00 - 7:45 AM.
5K Run: 8:00 AM
One Mile Fun Run: 9:00 AM
Awards: 9:30 AM
Event Location:
ABAC's Red Hill Athletic Complex
Perimeter Drive
Tifton, GA 31794
Awards:
5K Run: Overall Male, Female, & Masters Winners; Top 3 Males & Females per age group; 5-year age group increments
1 Mile Fun Run: Overall Male & Female winners; all other runners receive a participation medal
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
71°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tifton, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Tifton, GA
Elevation
324 ft
Nearest Airport
ABY
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport · 39 mi
Major Hub
JAX
Jacksonville International Airport · 129 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
- Run For Love 5K/1-mile
- Date
- August 8, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run For Love 5K/1-mile?
- Run For Love 5K/1-mile is a running race held in Tifton, Georgia on August 8, 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 Run For Love 5K/1-mile?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Tifton, Georgia at Red Hill Athletic Center Perimeter Road, Tifton, GA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run For Love 5K/1-mile?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run For Love 5K/1-mile
Aug 8, 2026