Blessing of the Fleet 5k
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Blessing of the Fleet 5k and Fun Run
The Blessing of the Fleet 5k and Fun Run is part of the annual Blessing of the Fleet festival organized by the Darien-McIntosh County Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the local shrimping industry. The festival runs for three days and the race route passes through the historic center of Darien, Georgia. The event date is April 18, 2026 and the venue is listed as 905 East Broad Street, Darien, GA 31305.
The event program includes the Blessing of the Feet 5k and the Blessing of the Feet Fun Run. Registered participants receive a race T-shirt plus free entry to the Blessing of the Fleet Festival and the Lion's Club Pancake Breakfast. Awards are given by age group with ranges from 0-10 up to 80 and over, and overall and masters champions receive one month complimentary membership to a local YMCA. Pre-race packet pick up is scheduled for Friday April 17 at the Darien Lions Club, 905 East Broad Street, Darien, GA. Entry prices and registration deadlines are noted by the organizer and some fees increase after March 13, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
