The Great Chicken Chase 5K and Chicken Mini Fun Run
The Great Chicken Chase 5K and Chicken Mini Fun Run is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Alpharetta, GA, with entry fees from $25 to $40.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (43 days to go)
- Location
- 6365 Halcyon Way, Alpharetta, GA
- Price
- $25–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
🐄 🐔 🏁 THE GREAT CHICKEN CHASE 5K 🏁 🐔 🐄
👧👦 CHICKEN MINI FUN RUN FOR THE MINI'S 👧👦
Perfect for our youngest runners, ages 10 & under! ❤️❤️
Run. Walk. Smile. Eat Chicken. 🏃♀️🚶♂️😄
Get ready to chase some chicken!
Join us for The Great Chicken Chase 5K and Chicken Mini Fun Run is a fun, family-friendly run/walk bringing together our running community, families, friends, and Chick-fil-A fans for an unforgettable morning at Halcyon.
Whether you’re chasing a PR, running your first 5K, walking with friends, or simply coming out for the fun—this race is for you.
And yes…there will be chicken and cows! 🐄 🐔
Everyone Is Welcome! 🎉
🏃 Runners
🚶 Walkers
👨👩👧👦 Families
⭐ First-time 5K participants
🏅 Experienced racers
🐄 Chick-fil-A fans
🙌 Anyone looking for a fun morning of movement and community!
Come dressed to race—or show up in your best chicken spirit! 🐣
Race Swag 👕🏅
The first 500 registered participants are guaranteed:
An official Great Chicken Chase 5K race shirt
A Great Chicken Chase finisher medal
Register early to guarantee your race swag!
A Delicious Finish-Line Reward 😋
We’ve added a little extra motivation to help you cross that finish line!
Every race packet will include a coupon for a FREE Chick-fil-A Chicken Biscuit! 🐔
Because after running a 5K, you’ve earned some chicken!
⚠️ Important Registration Information
Registration closes at midnight on Friday, October 9.
There will be NO race-day registration, so register ahead of time and don’t miss the chase!
📦 Packet Pickup
Friday, October 9
11:00 AM–6:00 PM
📍 Big Peach Running Co. – Cumming
All participants must pick up their race packets during advance packet pickup.
There will be NO race-day packet pickup. Please plan accordingly.
🏁 Race Morning
Saturday, October 10, 2026
📍 Halcyon
⏰ 5K Race Start: 8:00 AM
⏰ Chicken Mini Fun Run Start: 8:00 AM
We recommend arriving early so you have plenty of time to park, warm up, meet your friends, and get ready for the start.
Big Peach Running Co. and Chick-fil-A are excited to bring our community together for a memorable morning at Halcyon.
500 runners. One starting line. One finish line. And a whole lot of chicken. 🐔🏁
RUN IT. WALK IT. BRING THE FAMILY. 🎉
You don’t have to be a competitive runner to participate. The Great Chicken Chase is all about movement, community, family, and fun.
Run it. 🏃
Walk it. 🚶
Bring your friends. 🙌
Bring your family. 👨👩👧👦
And come ready to chase some chicken! 🐔
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
75°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cumming 2n, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Alpharetta, GA
Population
66,355
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,008 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 14 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 31 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?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Great Chicken Chase 5K and Chicken Mini Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
43
Days to train
- Race
- The Great Chicken Chase 5K and Chicken Mini Fun Run
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- 6365 Halcyon Way, Alpharetta, GA
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The Great Chicken Chase 5K and Chicken Mini Fun Run
Oct 10, 2026