SayStrong 5K
- Date
- October 31, 2026
- Location
- 1365 S Main Street, Ellijay, GA
- Distance
- 1 Mile · 5K
- Price
- $30
From the Organizer
This year, we're celebrating Saydee's love for Halloween with an event packed with spooky thrills, family fun, yummy food and delicious treats! We have so many exciting activities we are working on!
We will have our AMAZING DJ Terry once again this year, and we have lots of yummy food trucks and treats lined up! Bring your own chair and stay for some great music, food, trick or treating, and yard games!
And YES! We will absolutely be having a costume contest! So come in your best costume! Bonus points for creativity of course!
We are SO excited to share that this year, the race will be officially timed!
There is a spot for everyone at the race! We will have a 5K run, a 1 mile fun run, a Tot Trot for the littles, and if none of that sounds fun (is running fun?!) this year we have a ghost runner option!! You'll get all the perks of the race, without having to run or even needing to be there in person!
We hope you can join us for a day of unforgettable memories as we honor Saydee, celebrate her love for Halloween, and enjoy time together with our community. We can't wait to see you there!
Race proceeds will go to a very special cause to our hearts. SayStrong Foundation is adopting a room permanently at the Ronald McDonald House Atlanta. The expenses involved in having a child in the hospital are countless, but this will give families who have children with medical needs a place to stay while their child is in the hospital.
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
64°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jasper 1 Nnw, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ellijay, GA
City Elevation
1,565 ft
Nearest Airport
CHA
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) · 51 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 71 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the SayStrong 5K?
- SayStrong 5K is a running race held in Ellijay, Georgia on October 31, 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 SayStrong 5K?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Ellijay, Georgia at 1365 S Main Street. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the SayStrong 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
SayStrong 5K
Oct 31, 2026