Blue Ribbon Run - Gainesville
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Event overview
The Blue Ribbon Run 5K takes place on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Gainesville, Georgia. The event includes the following races and options:
- 5K Run/Walk
- Fun Run
- Virtual 5K
The race is an official Peachtree qualifier. All participants receive a race shirt, a goody bag, and a snack or drink. T-shirts are guaranteed for participants registered by January 16, 2026. Proceeds benefit the Edmondson Telford Child Advocacy Center, a 501(c)(3) organization that serves child abuse victims in Hall and Dawson Counties and provides forensic interviews and medical examination services free of charge.
Logistics
The in-person event location is Candler Field (across from the cabin, behind City Park), 528 Prior Street, Gainesville, GA 30501. The fixed course consists of two loops through the Brenau Campus area, starting on Prior Street between Candler Field and Martha Hope Cabin. Packet pick-up is available Saturday, January 31 at Dick's Sporting Goods, 150 Pearl Nix Pkwy Ste G, Gainesville, GA; packet pick-up hours are listed for that date. Registration deadlines vary by event, with the virtual 5K registration closing January 31, 2026 and on-site race registration listed through February 1, 2026. Sponsors include ProCareRx. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
