Jack O'Lantern Jog 5K
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Event overview
The Jack O'Lantern Jog 5K and 1-mile Fun Run takes place on Sunday, October 26, 2025, in Athens, GA at Sandy Creek Nature Center (205 Old Commerce Road). The event includes the following distances:
- 1 mile
- 5K
The race runs along the Oconee River Greenway and benefits Sandy Creek Nature Center.
Entry, course and awards
General entry is listed at $25 plus registration fees, with the race fee increasing after October 17, 2025. A family-of-four rate of $80 is available if all four members register in the same transaction by October 17, 2025; this includes a t-shirt for each member and is not available after that date or on race day. Children in the fun run receive a bag of candy and a finishers medal.
The course is entirely on paved surfaces within Sandy Creek Park. It is USATF certified (GA19034DJ) and can be used as a Peachtree qualifier. Awards are given to Overall Male and Female, Masters Male and Female, and to male and female competitors in 5-year age groups (10 and Under; 11-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80 and Over). Finish line management and timing are provided by a professional timing service. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.