Down to the Wire 5k and Fun Run
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Down to the Wire 5k and Fun Run

Watkinsville, Georgia, United States
May 17, 2026
Running

About the Event

Join us as we wrap up the end of the school year at the first Down to the Wire 5K & Fun Run on May 17, 2026, at Wire Park! This event hosted by NG3 is a great opportunity for families, students, and the community to come together for a fun and active afternoon. All proceeds will benefit Oconee County Schools and NG3, supporting programs that make a difference for local students. The 1-mile Fun Run begins at 3:00 PM, followed by the 5K race at 3:30 PM. Come out to run, walk, and celebrate the start of summer together!

Registration on or before May 4, 2026 will guarantee a t-shirt.  Registrations after this date may or may not receive a t-shirt based on availability. 

Time:
2:30 PM  -  Race day registration and packet pick-up OPEN
3:00 PM -   1Mile Fun Run Start
3:30 PM  -  5K Race Start


Awards:
For 5K race - Top 3 overall male and female. Top 3 Male/Female in the following age groups: 8 & under, 9-14, 15 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69 & 70+.

Pricing:
5K - $25 until 5/8/26 and $30 after 5/8/26
1 Mile Fun Run - $20 until 5/8/26 and $25 after 5/8/26

Click here to view our amazing route!

Join fellow runners on May 17, 2026 for the Down to the Wire 5k and Fun Run. It's a fantastic 1.6K, 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Watkinsville.

Races Offered

Running

1 Mile Fun Run

May 17, 2026 1.6K 15:00
$25.00
Open

5K

May 17, 2026 5K 15:30
$30.00
Open

About Watkinsville

Down to the Wire 5k and Fun Run takes place in Watkinsville, Georgia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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