Macon Labor Day Road Race
Join us for a family-friendly Macon tradition. The 5K and 10K races feature fast, point-to-point courses that lead through downtown Macon and into Carolyn Crayton Park (Central City Park). The race features chip timing and both courses are USATF-certified and can serve as a qualifier for next year’s Peachtree Road Race. Participants receive a technical fabric, gender-specific shirt. For even more fun, enter one of the team competitions. Bring the whole family!
Course Description
The courses overlap. The 10-K race begins ½ mile east of Wesleyan College in front of RunFit Sports, following Forsyth Road as it turns into Vineville Avenue. At the 3.1-mile mark, the 5-K begins, close to the intersections of Vineville, Pio Nono, and Pierce Avenues, in front of the Vineville Baptist Church. Both races proceed across I-75, where the road changes names to Forsyth Street, then Cotton Avenue. This road will turn sharply right and left as you pass City Hall, continuing to Second Street where you will turn left. You turn right onto Walnut Street, left onto Seventh Street, and right into Carolyn Crayton Park (Central City Park). Major hills are located at the ½-mile mark of the 10-K and the 4.5-mile mark of the 10-K (1.2-mile mark of the 5-K). Otherwise, the course is relatively flat or downhill except for a few small inclines. The USATF certification numbers are GA23049WC for the 10K course and GA23048WC for the 5K.
Awards
Awards will be given to the top 3 Overall and 1st Master (40+), 1st Grand Master (50+), and 1st Great Grand Master (60+). Awards will be given to the top 3 in the following age groups: 10 and 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, and 80 and over. There will be no duplication of awards except in the case of team awards. Awards will be based on net time. Decisions by the race director are final. For the Fun Run, a trophy will be given to the first boy and girl aged 12 or under. All fun run participants will receive a finisher’s medal. Note: Awards must be claimed at the awards ceremony on race day. If you have won an award, or think you might have, and cannot stay for the awards ceremony please ask someone to pick up your award.
Registration
June 1 – Aug. 26
5K or 10K - $30
Fun Run - $15
Aug. 27 – race day
5K or 10K - $35
Fun Run - $18
