Circles Douglas County 5K

Circles Douglas County 5K - March 13, 2027 - 8:00 am - Clinton Nature Preserve, Villa Rica, GA
This is our 3rd annual 5K trail run around scenic Clinton Nature Preserve in Villa Rica, GA.  Medals will be given to the top 3 in each age group (10 year increments).  All finishers will get a race-shirt along with snacks and drinks. Runners and walkers are both welcome.  It will be held on March 13, 2027 at 8:00 am.  More race day details and other information is on our Race Website.

Proceeds will go to Circles Douglas County which helps families in Douglas County become financially stable by matching them with middle- to high-income mentors who provide training in personal finance, employment, and communication skills. 

This is a fundraiser and there are multiple ways to donate:

• Participant - Just signing up is a contribution. Start with the “Sign Up” button.
• Participant + Donation - In the Sign Up process, you will see a “Donate” button where you can give above and beyond the registration fee.
• Donor - For those that want to give , but don’t need yet another tshirt. Start with the “Donate” button.
• Sponsor - For anyone giving $100 or more, your name or company will be on the tshirts. The highest tier of donations includes a one year ad on the Circles website and other benefits. Visit our Sponsorship page for more details

Early Bird Gets The Worm Registration Prices

• First Week of Registration: Mar 20, 2026 - Mar 27, 2026 = $5      
• First Month of Registration: Mar 28, 2026 - Apr 17, 2026 = $20    <<< You are Here
• More Than Six Months Out: Apr 18, 2026 - Sep 11, 2026 = $25
• Six Months Out: Sep 12, 2026 - Feb 12, 2027 = $30
• One Month Out: Feb 13, 2027 - Mar 5, 2027 = $35
• One Week Out: Mar 6, 2027 - Mar 13, 2027 = $40

Course
The 5K course is a trail run that follows the same course as many of the cross-country events that are held there.
5K Race course
1 Mile Fun Run

Race Day Schedule
7:00 am - Registration and Check-in Opens (bib distribution and last minute sign-up*)

7:30 am - Optional walk through of course

8:00 am - 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run Starts 
9:00 am - Award Ceremony

* same day sign-ups will be via your phone - no cash

The event will be rain or shine excluding thunderstorms.

Race Website

Join fellow runners on March 14, 2026 for the Circles Douglas County 5K. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Villa Rica.