RUN FORREST RUN ENDURANCE FEST
About this race
🏃♂️🌲 EASY TRAIL RACE INFO 🌲🏃♀️
Get ready for a fun, beginner-friendly trail experience with distances for everyone!
This race is in support of the Effingham Navigators Group a nonprofit program dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals with special needs and fostering a strong, inclusive community. Additionally-25% of all race registration proceeds are donated to the Effingham Navigators, further supporting their mission and impact.
🏁 RACE DISTANCES
- 1 Mile (Road Only)
- 5K (Trail)
- 10K (Trail)
- Half Marathon (13.1) (Trail)
🏆 AWARDS
🟢 1 MILE (Family & Kids Division)
Designed to be fun, accessible, and cost-effective for families and kids!
Free Ice cream scoop for all kiddos sponsored by The Ice cream Stop in Pooler GA!
- 🥇 Top 3 Male
- 🥇 Top 3 Female
- 🎖️ All finishers receive a medal
🔵 5K / 10K / 13.1
Competitive divisions with full race experience:
- 🏅 1st Place in each Age Group
- 0–5, 6–10, 11–15, 16–20, 21–25, 26–30, 31–35, 36–40, 41–45, 46–50, 51–55, 56–60, 61–65, 66–70, 70+
🎽 SWAG
All 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon participants receive:
- 🏅 Finisher Medal
- 👕 Race T-Shirt
✨ Medal + T-Shirt reveal coming in August!
🌲 COURSE INFO🌲
- Fully marked trail course 🚩
- Volunteers stationed throughout to guide runners 🧍♂️🧍♀️🧍♂️
- Clear directional support so you don’t get lost ⚠️
- Loud encouragement and energy all race long 📣🔥
We’re building a supportive, fun, and beginner-friendly race experience — come ready to move and have a great time while supporting an amazing cause!
Pick your distance
Running
1 MILE FUN RUN
Perfect for beginners, walkers, families, and anyone just getting started and anyone wanting to support this AMAZING cause! This distance is all about fun, community, and inclusivity—whether you’re walking, jogging, or running, you belong here. Strollers and first-time runners are welcome! ✔ Beginner-friendly ✔ Great for all ages 🧃 Beverages & Snacks at Finish ✔ Supportive, high-energy environment 🏅Medal Included
5k ~ 3.1
A great distance for runners of all levels. Whether you’re chasing a PR or just out to enjoy the race atmosphere, the 5K offers a fun and challenging experience with strong community support along the course. ✔ Ideal for beginners to experienced runners ✔ Great first race or speed test 🧃 1 Aid stations on Course ✔ Fully supported course 🏅Medal + T-Shirt + Awards
10K ~ 6.2
Step it up with the 10K—perfect for those looking for more of a challenge. This distance builds endurance while still keeping the energy high. Expect a rewarding race experience with plenty of support along the way. ✔ Intermediate challenge 🧃 2 Aid stations on Course ✔ Great for building endurance ✔ Strong race-day atmosphere 🏅Medal + T-Shirt + Awards
Half Marathon ~ 13.1
For those ready to push themselves, the half marathon is the ultimate test of endurance at this event. This distance is designed for runners looking to go further, challenge their limits, and be part of something bigger. You’ll be supported every step of the way. ✔ Endurance-focused challenge ✔ Multiple aid stations 🧃 4 Aid stations on Course ✔ Built for experienced runners and determined first-timers 🏅Medal + T-Shirt + Awards
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Pooler, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:20 AM and sets at 7:07 PM local time (EDT) in Pooler on October 3, 2026 — 11h 47m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 13 Pooler events
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