Rock and Run 5K

AUG

7

2027

A community 5K run and 3K walk in Athens, GA supporting educational scholarships, veterans, and local projects with volunteer and sponsor involvement.

Sat 7 Aug 2027

Athens, Georgia

Website Registration

5 kilometers

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About the race

Rock and Run is a community event held at VFW Post 2872, 835 Sunset Dr, Athens, GA 30606. The event includes a timed 5K run and a 3K walk and directs proceeds toward local impact initiatives and educational scholarships. Organizers list past metrics including about 50 participants, a fastest recorded 5K time of 23:47, and $1,250 raised for community projects.

The event supports the Wrenches and Wisdom Scholarship, which assists students enrolled in Automotive Technology and Automotive Collision Repair programs at Athens Technical College. The VFW Post 2872 and its auxiliary are also involved in the event. Local sponsors have provided in kind and financial support, with Trader Joes Athens and Athens Run Company acknowledged for recent contributions to pre and post race snacks and gift card donations.

Volunteer involvement is part of event operations, and community businesses are invited to partner through financial or in kind contributions. The event description emphasizes health, wellness, and service as guiding purposes and reports that participant registrations and sponsorships fund scholarships and local initiatives.

Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.