Clayton-Henry 5K Fun Run
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Event overview
The 4th Annual Clayton-Henry NPHC 5K Fun Run/Walk is an in-person 5-kilometre community run organized by the Clayton-Henry National Pan-Hellenic Council. The event is scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026, in Jonesboro, GA at Clayton International Park (2300 Hwy 138 SE). The event includes a chip-timed 5K with awards for top finishers. Race packets include a race bib, a swag bag and a commemorative medal while supplies last.
Logistics and features
Registration opens March 30, 2026; published fee tiers include regular, late and race-day prices. Free parking is available at the site until the lot is full, with an overflow parking area and shuttle service once the main lot reaches capacity. Participants may be grouped into smaller corrals for safety. Strollers and wheelchairs are explicitly welcome; pets are not allowed on the course or venue. The event will take place rain or shine, with a possible reschedule only in severe weather. The organizer states there are no refunds, exchanges, or transfers, and proceeds support scholarships and community programs through the Clayton-Henry NPHC.
On-site activities
The schedule lists pre-run entertainment and a post-race festival that runs until midday. On-site offerings include a live DJ, a warm-up dance party, food vendors, a line dance marathon and local business and community vendor booths. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
