Home Run 5k
About this race
The Home Run 5k and 1M Fun Run will be held in beautiful Americus, Georgia. The route begins at Americus First Methodist Church and winds through historic homes in the neighborhood. Every dollar raised by this event directly benefits the Americus Campus of The Methodist Home. This race is being held in memory of a friend of the home, Jay Williams.
Each participant will receive a t-shirt and snacks at the finish line, as supplies last. Finisher's medals will be available to all children under 14 (and as requested for adults as supplies last)
5k Age Group Categories:
0-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+.
We will recognize the first, second and third overall male and female as well as first master's overall male and female. Overall winners will receive a cash prize and will be ineligible in the age group categories. All winners will receive a special piece of artwork created by our girls at the Methodist Home.
Packet Pickup will take place at the church (Americus First Methodist Church) on race day beginning at 6:30am and concluding at 7:45am.
Join fellow runners on June 6, 2026 for the Home Run 5k. It's a fantastic 5.1K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Americus.
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Age Group Categories: 0-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+. We will recognize the first, second and third overall male and female as well as first master's overall male and female. Overall winners will receive a cash prize and will be ineligible in age group categories. Finisher's medals will be available to all children under 14 (and as requested by adults as supplies last)
Fun Run
We will recognize first overall winner in the Fun Run. This will be an untimed event. Finisher's medals will be available to all children under 14 (and as requested by adults as supplies last)
5k Virtual Race
Submit your time (and photos, optional) electronically on our Facebook page to participate if you cannot make the event in person. www.facebook.com/HomeRun5k If you prefer to submit your time by email you can send it to methodisthomerun@gmail.com. Times will be due by 10:00am on 6/7/25.
Weather Overview
These values represent the 4-year monthly averages for June in Americus.
About Americus
Home Run 5k takes place in Americus, Georgia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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