Yanmar America 5K
- Date
- June 20, 2026
- Distance
- Yanmar America 5K · Yanmar America 5K - Youth Rate (18 & Under)
From the Organizer
The inaugural Yanmar America Charity 5K will take place on Saturday, June 20th, 2026, at 8:00 AM at the Calhoun City Recreation Department Black and Yellow Park! Participants can walk, jog, or run across the finish line on a fast and flat course that winds around the iconic Black and Gold Park. This event is designed to be fun and accessible for all fitness levels, while raising funds for The Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter!
Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or a leisurely stroll, everyone is welcome to join in and support a great cause.
Learn more about Yanmar America, who we are, and what we do here: https://www.yanmar.com/us/about/
Interested in Being a Sponsor? We'd LOVE for you to! Click here: https://yanmarcharity.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/t89517660
Registration Fees:
*$30 5K Pre-Race Registration Fee for Adults / $20 Age 18 and Under and includes your very own SUPER COOL Race T-shirt!! Strollers are welcome as well (we only ask that if you push your little one while you are running, that you start towards the back to eliminate any tripping hazard!)
5K Start-Finish & Race Day Parking:
*Both the Start & Finish Lines are located in Calhoun City Recreation Department (Park), 120 Recreation Drive, Calhoun GA, 30701
Race Day Parking:
There is plenty of race day parking in the park adjacent to the ball fields and the start/finish line.
Race Day Schedule of Events:
*6:45 AM Race Day Registration Opens
*7:45 AM Race Day Registration Closes
*8:00 AM 5K Start Time
*9:15 AM 5K Awards Presentation
Pre-Registration Packet Pick up:
*Pre-Registration Packet Pick up will be held Friday June 5 at a time & location to be determined in the future. This information will be communicated to pre-registered runners well in advance!
Awards:
Awards will be given to the following:
*Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Winners
*Top Masters Male and Top Masters Female Winners
*Top 3 Male & Female in the following Age Categories: 10-Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over
Please note, this is a rain or shine event.
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
89°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rome R B Russell Ap, 16 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Calhoun, GA
Population
17,611
as of 2023
Elevation
717 ft
Nearest Airport
CHA
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) · 40 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 66 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Yanmar America 5K?
- Yanmar America 5K is a running race held in Calhoun, Georgia on June 20, 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 Yanmar America 5K?
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Calhoun, Georgia at 120 Recreation Drive, Calhoun, GA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Yanmar America 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Yanmar America 5K
Jun 20, 2026