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RUN the RAILS in BUFORD
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RUN the RAILS in BUFORD

Buford, Georgia, United States View on map
May 16, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
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About this race

Get ready to lace up, hit the pavement, and run like the wind at the Run the Rails in Buford! Whether you’re a speed demon or just here for the good vibes, we’ve got a spot for you on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Mark your calendar, because this is one race you won’t want to miss!  Join us for the 37th Annual Historic Buford RUN the RAILS 10K and 5K Road Race supporting the Buford Athletic Club.

*RUN THE RAILS IS AN AJC PEACHTREE ROAD RACE QUALIFIER

T-shirts are guaranteed for all pre-registered participants and will be given to registrants on race day while supplies last.

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Running

5K

2022 Peachtree Qualifier – Certification No. - GA10003WC

May 16, 2026 5K 7:30 AM
$40.00
Closed

10K

2022 Peachtree Qualifier – Certification No. - GA11040WC

May 16, 2026 10K 7:45 AM
$40.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 13 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Buford.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 17.3° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 27.7°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 17.3° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 30.3°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
13.1
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
3.7mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
71.1%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

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Results — RUN the RAILS in BUFORD

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  • 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, 9 Buford events

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