Keris Kares Royal Run
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12th Annual Keris Kares Royal Run: The Superhero Edition : event overview
The 12th Annual Keris Kares Royal Run takes place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Historic Downtown Newnan, GA, starting on Court Square (22 W Court Square, Newnan, GA 30263). The event includes the following race options:
- 1 Mile Royal Dash
- Chip Timed 5K Run/Walk
- Virtual 5K
Proceeds support the Family Emergency Fund, the Keris Kares 4 the Arts program, and the Food for Families Program. The Keris Kares 4 the Arts program serves Coweta, Fayette, Fulton, and Heard counties. Participants registered by April 27 are guaranteed event t-shirts; others receive shirts while supplies last.
Logistics, amenities, and awards
Packet pick-up is available on May 15, 2026, at Dragonfly Running Company (10 LaGrange Street, Newnan) and at Deidre Bembry State Farm (1111 Lower Fayetteville Rd Ste 200, Newnan). Parking for the race and Fun Day is listed at 72 Greenville St (Coweta County Courthouse) and other nearby open spaces. After the race, Family Fun Day is held at First Avenue Park two blocks south of Court Square, featuring characters, games, a petting zoo, food trucks, and face painting.
Awards are planned for overall male and female, overall masters male and female, and top male and female in age groups: 10 & under, 11-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & over. The event provides RaceJoy live tracking and GPS progress alerts; participants must carry a phone and RaceJoy does not provide official race timing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.