Green Eyes Gallop
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Green Eyes Gallop : Chickamauga, GA, October 17, 2026
The Green Eyes Gallop is the 2nd annual community running event held in Chickamauga, Georgia on October 17, 2026. The event is part of the Green Eyes Festival, a free admission fall festival themed around the local folklore figure Old Green Eyes. The festival includes live music, craft vendors, and food, and may include appearances tied to the festival theme.
Race participants receive a Green Eyes swag bag. Podium prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Male and Female in both the 5K and 10K. One free children’s Monster Mile entry is available with the purchase of a 5K or 10K entry; a registration code is provided after registering for those races. Ridge & Valley Adventures offers a $5 discount to GUTS members using the 2026 member discount code.
Distances
- 10K scenic loop through downtown and Chickamauga Wetlands Trail
- 5K scenic route through downtown and wetlands trail
- Monster Mile loop from downtown around Helicopter Park and back
A costume contest accompanies the races with divisions for Individual, Partner, Group, and Kid’s Costume (12 and under). Costumes must be worn for the entire race to be eligible for prizes, participants must be registered and wear a visible race number for judging, and group entries must register a team captain and team name. Winners are announced during the results ceremony. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
