First Day 5k
About this race
No Better Way to start 2027 than with a 5k! GO Race is excited to bring you The First Day 5k 2027. The race is being held in Cane Bay Plantation and is for all ages, skills, and speeds. Race starts at 9:26am.
Please join us in beautiful Cane Bay for a fun, fast, 5k! Held on the community paved trail system, this flat course is perfect for beginners, experts, and even walkers, and strollers. Sorry, but no pets are allowed.
The Course: Your Run/Walk will begin at Cane Bay Elementary School parking lot and use the paved multi-use trails to loop thru 2 tunnels for the 3.1 miles course. This paved course will take you under Cane Bay Blvd twice; while running along the new Nexton Parkway Extension runners will have to turn and cross the parkway where the Sheriff's Deputies will be stationed to ensure your safety.
Participants will receive the 2027 Hooded Sweatshirt and FREE coffee or cocoa as they finish. Prizes will be given to males and females 1st through 3rd overall and in the following age groups: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
PACKET PICK-UP
*December 30th at Fleet Feet Carnes Crossroads 4:00PM - 6:00PM
*Race Day January 1st At the Race Site 8:00AM - 9:15AM
Join fellow runners on January 1, 2025 for the First Day 5k. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Summerville.
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About Summerville
First Day 5k takes place in Summerville, South Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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