Rock & Run 5K | 3K Walk
About this race
Mark your calendars and get ready to lace up your sneakers!
The Rock & Run 5K | 3K Walk returns to Athens, Georgia on Saturday, August 7, 2026, bringing together runners, walkers, families, and community supporters for a morning of fitness, fellowship, and impact.
Whether you're chasing a personal record, enjoying a walk with friends, or supporting a meaningful cause, there's a place for you at the starting line.
Event Details
📅 Date: Saturday, August 7, 2027
📍 Location: VFW Post 2872 – Athens, Georgia
🏃 5K Run
🚶 3K Community Walk
👕 Race Shirt Included with Registration (ends July 24, 2027)
🏅 Finisher Recognition
Why We Run
Every registration, sponsorship, and donation helps support community-focused initiatives and scholarship opportunities that create lasting impact in Athens and beyond.
Together, we're building stronger communities—one step at a time.
Whether you run, walk, volunteer, sponsor, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation helps make a difference.
We can't wait to see you at the starting line on August 7, 2027!
The Rock & Run 5K | 3K Walk Team
Join fellow runners on August 7, 2027 for the Rock & Run 5K | 3K Walk. It's a fantastic 5K, 3K, Supporter Registration featuring a flat and fast course in Athens.
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run
Virtual 5K Run
Run your 5K anywhere, keep track of your time and submit by noon on August 9, 2025, using the Results tab of this registration site.
Virtual 3K Walk
Run your 5K anywhere, keep track of your time and submit by noon on August 9, 2025, using the Results tab of this registration site.
Supporter Registration
Walking
3K Walk
Weather Overview
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About Athens
Rock & Run 5K | 3K Walk takes place in Athens, Georgia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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