Smooth Running “5K” Endurance Challenge
Smooth Running “5K” Endurance Challenge is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Saint Simons Island, GA, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (13 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
For All Levels: Whether you're a seasoned runner or just want to enjoy a few laps on paved trails, under the beautiful oak trees of St. Simons Island, this event is for YOU!
🚨 How It Works:
• Run Anytime: You can join us at any time between 7 AM and 7 PM. (6:30 final lap) Run as many laps as you want – even if it’s just one, you're part of the action!
• Complete One Lap (5k) Get a Medal: Every participant who finishes a lap gets a commemorative finisher’s medal and shirt.
• Push Your Limits: Want to go for the entire 12 hours? Great! Run at your own pace and challenge yourself.
• Aid Stations: There will be a water point with snacks at the aid station at the start/finish. This is a self-supporting race, but there will be a Jimmy John’s and Smoothie King at the race start/finish.
🏆 Awards:
• Top 3 Kings & Queens: The top finishers with the most miles will be awarded special medals and exclusive prizes!
Packet Pickup:
Friday Sept 18 at Smoothie King (1612 Frederica Rd) from 5-8pm or race day Sept 19 any time after 6am.
Personal Aid Station and Tent Setup:
Participants are welcome to set up their own 10x10 aid station or canopy. There will be plenty of space available both in front of Smoothie King and through the rear parking lot.
To help keep parking available for our customers, the middle section of the rear parking lot will be reserved for customers only. The surrounding areas are available for participant setup.
* Tent setup begins at 5:30 am
* Participant parking is available are Redfern Village or The Winn-Dixie parking lot
* Please DO NOT park at Maggie's or in front of Uncle Don's Market.
Sign up before Aug 28th to guarantee your shirt in your size!
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
85°
Typical Low
72°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Brunswick Malcolm Mckinnon Ap, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Saint Simons Island, GA
City Elevation
2 ft
Nearest Airport
BQK
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
JAX
Jacksonville International Airport · 55 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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13
Days to train
- Race
- Smooth Running “5K” Endurance Challenge
- Date
- September 19, 2026
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Smooth Running “5K” Endurance Challenge
Sep 19, 2026