New Year's Eve at Noon 5K

DEC
31
2025
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at noon in Athens with the 20th Annual New Year’s EVE At Noon 5K at Sandy Creek Park. Run a USATF certified 5K that can qualify for Peachtree and enjoy post race refreshments and festive community vibes.
Wed 31 Dec 2025
5 kilometers

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Event overview

The 20th Annual New Year’s EVE At Noon 5K takes place on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Athens, Georgia. The event is held at Sandy Creek Park, 400 Bob Holman Road, Athens, GA 30607. The race distance is 5K and the course runs on paved roads throughout the park. The course is USATF certified (GA19034DJ) and the finish time can be used as a Peachtree qualifier. Refreshments will be available after the race.

Registration and logistics

Registration is available through December 31, 2025, with a sweatshirt ordering deadline of 12/01/25. Fee options listed include $40 through 12/01/25 with a sweatshirt, $35 without a sweatshirt, and $40 after 12/01/25 when sweatshirts are not available. Race day registration is handled on site via RunSignUp at Pavilion #1; sweatshirts are not available for race day registrants.

Awards, series and weather policy

Awards are presented to Overall Male and Female, Masters Male and Female, and 1st through 3rd place in male and female 5-year age groups from 10 and under through 80 and over. The event is part of the 2026 Black Bag Race Series and the Clover Glove Race Series. The race is held rain or shine; the only potential cancellation condition listed is ice. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.