Etowah River Park Summer Classic 10k

AUG

8

2026

This summer classic in Canton features a 5K and a 10K with USTF certified courses. The 10K includes a competitive team challenge and offers cash prizes for top individual and team finishers. All participants receive a race t-shirt with timely registration.

Sat 8 Aug 2026

Canton, Georgia

Registration

10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Etowah River Park Summer Classic takes place on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in Canton, Georgia. The event is hosted at Etowah River Park.

Distances

The event offers two race distances:

5K
10K

Team Competition

A special feature of the 10K is a club and team competition. Teams must register under a single name and have a minimum of 10 members to be eligible for scoring. The combined times of the top 5 finishers from each team determine the rankings.

Awards and Prizes

Individual awards are given for top overall, masters, and age group finishers in both the 5K and 10K. The 10K features a cash prize purse for the top three male and female finishers: $325 for first, $125 for second, and $75 for third. The top three teams in the 10K team competition also win cash prizes: $400 for first, $225 for second, and $100 for third.

Course and Timing

Both the 5K and 10K courses are USTF certified (GA18105WC and GA23084WC, respectively). The event uses RFID timing by Performance Race Services, with live results available shortly after finishing. Professional photography by True Speed Photos is included with registration.

Registration Details

Every runner receives a race t-shirt. To guarantee the correct shirt size, participants must register and select their size by June 30th. Packet pickup includes an early option on a Thursday and race day registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km

10k

5 km