Born to Be Wild

JAN

31

2026

Join Born to be Wild on January 31 in Newnan, Georgia for a fun run, 5K or 10K that raises funds for land and wildlife conservation. Family friendly with Flint the River Otter giveaways and race day amenities at McGuffy Nature Center.

Sat 31 Jan 2026

Newnan, Georgia

Registration

10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

Born to be Wild is a running event on January 31, 2026 in Newnan, Georgia. The organizer partners listed are Sole Roots Racing, Coweta County, and the Southern Conservation Trust. The event raises funds to support local conservation advocacy, land conservation, and wildlife protection. The event features the mascot Flint the River Otter and offers a giveaway option for registered children.

Distances

Fun Run
5K
10K

Registration, fees and extras

Entry fees are listed as $20 for the Fun Run, $40 for the 5K, and $50 for the 10K. The 5K and 10K fees increase after January 24, 2026. Fun Run registration closes on January 31, 2026. Participants who register by January 23, 2026 are guaranteed a T-shirt. Each registered child may choose either a Flint the otter plush or an event T-shirt.

Location, services and awards

The event is at McGuffy Nature Center, 275 Pine Road, Newnan, GA 30263. Packet pickup and parking are provided on race day. Awards will be given to overall male and female finishers and to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in these age groups: 10 & under; 11-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+; plus Masters 40+. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km

10k

5 km

Fun Run