Run to Prevent 5K & 1 Mile Run
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- 301 E Central Ave, Valdosta, GA
- Distance
- Run to Prevent 5K · Run to Prevent 1 Mile
From the Organizer
Early Packet Pickup
Friday, September 11, 2026, from 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Central Avenue Church of Christ
304 E. Central Ave., Valdosta, GA 31601
Race Day
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Location: Unity Park Amphitheater
Address: 301 E Central Ave, Valdosta, GA 31601
Registration Time: 7:00 – 7:45 a.m.
5K: 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
1 Mile Fun Run: 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Awards: 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
If registered by the end of the day on Friday, August 28, 2026, you are guaranteed a race t-shirt on the morning of the race or at early packet pickup.
T-shirts will be distributed until supplies run out for those who register past the August 28th deadline.
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
88°
Typical Low
69°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Valdosta 2 S, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Valdosta, GA
Population
55,222
as of 2023
Elevation
216 ft
Nearest Airport
VLD
Valdosta Regional Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
JAX
Jacksonville International Airport · 97 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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Days to train
- Race
- Run to Prevent 5K & 1 Mile Run
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- 301 E Central Ave, Valdosta, GA
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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 the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run to Prevent 5K & 1 Mile Run?
- Run to Prevent 5K & 1 Mile Run is a running race held in Valdosta, Georgia on September 12, 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 to Prevent 5K & 1 Mile Run?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Valdosta, Georgia at 301 E Central Ave, Valdosta, GA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run to Prevent 5K & 1 Mile Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run to Prevent 5K & 1 Mile Run
Sep 12, 2026