Run for the Rhodos 5K
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Event details
Run for the Rhodos is a 5K road/trail event scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Hiawassee, Georgia. The listed entry fee is $38.10, which includes a $3.10 processing fee. The price increases after March 13, 2026 at 11:59 pm EDT. Participants who register before April 8, 2026 will receive a Rhodo Race T-shirt featuring a BUZZ bee. Additional information is associated with the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds and Hamilton Gardens.
Course, location and awards
The course is described as a woodland trail that runs through the Rhododendron Garden while the plants are in bloom. Proceeds from the event support Hamilton Gardens and its mission to FUEL NATURE. The event location is listed as 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee, GA 30546.
Honorary finisher awards are planned for first male, first female, and first master finisher (age 65 and older); each receives a Hiawassee Local Love basket. First child finishers (male and female, age 12 or younger) receive a Local Love basket plus one all-day carnival pass for the Georgia Mountain Fair. All finishers who run or walk the event will receive a prize. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
