Your Heart Counts 5K
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Distance
- Your Heart Counts 5K
From the Organizer
Please join us for the 2nd. Annual Running of the “Your Heart Counts 5K” Once again presented by Union General Health System! Saturday Morning – October 3rd. 2026 – 8:00 AM Race Start – Meeks Park – Blairsville, GA! Come enjoy this absolutely beautiful race route that combines the paths of Meeks Park with a beautiful fall morning in the Mountains of North Georgia. All for a great cause to support Cardiac Health through Union General. So Please wear RED in support of this outstanding cause as Heart Disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. It will be an amazing morning so we hope you’ll plan to join us!
Registration: $30 Pre-Race Registration Fee (Runs until 11:59 PM, Sunday evening, September 27th.) You must register by this date to guarantee your T-shirt size and lock in at the reduced rate!) $40 Race Day Registration Rate.
Race Day Logistics & Schedule of Events:
Race Day Registration / Race Location: Adjacent to Pavilion #3 in Meeks Park located at 490 Meeks Park Rd., Blairsville, GA 30512.
*6:45 AM Race Day Registration
*7:45 AM Race Day Registration Closes
*7:55 AM Pre-Race Announcements
*8:00 AM “Your Heart Counts 5K” Start Time
*9:15 AM Race Awards Presentation
Pre-Race Packet Pick-up for those pre-registered:
Pre-Race Packet Pick-up will be held Friday, October 2nd. from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Union General Wellness Center located at 376 Deep South Farm Rd., Blairsville, GA 30512.
Race Route:
Both the Start and Finish Lines are located adjacent to Pavilion #3 in Meeks Park. Meeks Park is one of the most BEAUTIFUL parks in all of the North Georgia Mountains! The race route itself is a mix of pavement and some hard-pack gravel with gentle rolling hills along a scenic creek!
Race Start-Finish & Race Day Parking:
There is plenty of parking in Meeks Park itself so don’t sweat that! You will follow the main road into the park (stay straight!) and you will see the main parking lots on both your left and right. Parking is free!
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, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over
We do hope you will join for this outstanding year one race in support of Cardiac Health!
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
75°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Blairsville Exp Stn, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Blairsville, GA
Elevation
1,909 ft
Nearest Airport
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 65 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Your Heart Counts 5K
- Date
- October 3, 2026
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- What is the Your Heart Counts 5K?
- Your Heart Counts 5K is a running race held in Blairsville, Georgia on October 3, 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 Your Heart Counts 5K?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Blairsville, Georgia at 490 Meeks Park Rd., Blairsville, GA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Your Heart Counts 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Your Heart Counts 5K
Oct 3, 2026