Piedmont Goes Red 5K
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Event details
The Piedmont Goes Red 5K takes place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Demorest, GA (1021 Central Ave). The event includes these distances:
- 1 mile Fun Run/Walk
- 5K Piedmont Goes Red 5K
- 5K Piedmont Goes Red Virtual 5K
Entry is listed at $25 for each event. In-person event prices increase after 02/10/2026. Virtual registration ends 02/25/2026.
Course, purpose and logistics
The race begins and ends at Swanson Theatre on the Piedmont College campus and runs through campus and adjacent neighborhoods. Plenty of parking is available at Swanson Theatre. The course is described as fairly challenging with several hills.
The event marks the 27th anniversary of the R.H. Daniel School of Nursing and supports a Nursing Student Success Fund to help students cover program costs. T-shirts are guaranteed for runners registered by 02/10/2026; shirts are not guaranteed after that date. Awards are given to Overall Male/Female, Masters Male/Female, and in 5-year age groups from 10 and Under through 80 and Over. Virtual runners are not eligible for race day awards or t-shirts. Finishline management and timing are provided by Classic Race Services. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.