Maxeys Model Mile
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Event overview
The 8th Annual Maxeys Model Mile is a community 5K held on May 16, 2026, in Maxeys, Georgia. The event offers three registration types: in-person 5K, virtual 5K, and phantom registration. Registration for the listed events closes on May 13, 2026, and shirt order deadlines are noted for earlier registration. The race is a member event of the Firefly Trail Race Series and is also listed with other local race series.
Course, entry and awards
The 5K starts and finishes along the Firefly Trail near the corner of Hwy 77 and Laurel Street in Maxeys, with registration activity located along the trail adjacent to Laurel Lane. The course is USATF certified (GA24006DJ) and is a Peachtree Qualifying event. Virtual participants may run 3.1 miles anywhere between May 1 and May 16 and must submit finish times by 12:00 noon on May 16; virtual runners are not eligible for race day awards.
Awards are given to Overall Male and Female, Masters and GrandMasters Male and Female, and in five-year age groups from 10 and Under up to 80 and Over. Finishline management and timing are provided by a professional timing service. Weather may affect start timing and there are no refunds for inclement weather. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.