So You Think You Can Run 5K
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · Kids Fun Run · Virtual Run
From the Organizer
Come out and enjoy the foliage and lake views while running the So You Think You Can Run HWDC Kids Fun Run & 5K! The course is flat and fast, all on paved roads, so come ready to have a great time! Largest team of 25 or more will receive $100 for their organization!
Awards: Top Overall Male and Female, Top Male and Female Masters (40 and over), Top 3 Male/Female in the following age groups: 14 & under, 15 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70 & over.
Beneficiary: All proceeds benefit the Heather Wayne Dance Company, a non-profit organization, whose mission is to provide dance instruction and per-formance opportunities for students while presenting the art of dance to the community.
T-Shirt: T-Shirts only guaranteed to pre-registered runners.
Race Day Packet Pickup: Begins at 7:00 am at Dock Store
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
81°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Gainesville Gilmer Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Flowery Branch, GA
Elevation
1,276 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 31 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 48 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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103
Days to train
- Race
- So You Think You Can Run 5K
- Date
- September 19, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the So You Think You Can Run 5K?
- So You Think You Can Run 5K is a running race held in Flowery Branch, Georgia on September 19, 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 So You Think You Can Run 5K?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Flowery Branch, Georgia at Aqualand Marina, Flowery Branch, GA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the So You Think You Can Run 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
So You Think You Can Run 5K
Sep 19, 2026