Run Happy 5K
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Event Overview
The Run Happy 5K is a charity running event in Euharlee, Georgia. It is the 5th annual edition of this event, which was previously known as the "5 to Thrive 5K." The event is presented by the Fusion Dance Company of Cartersville and benefits the Dancers Against Cancer charity, with additional donations to families affected by cancer. The event includes two races: a 5K and a Kids Fun Run.
Location and Venue
The event is held in downtown Euharlee. The race staging and finish line areas are hosted by Drowned Valley Brewing Company’s “The Outpost” at 118 Covered Bridge Rd. The course includes a run through the historic covered bridge and the historic downtown area.
Event Details
The event begins in the afternoon with activities starting at 4:00 PM. These activities include dance performances, a kids zone, face painting, music, and sponsor displays. The Kids Fun Run starts at 6:00 PM, followed by the 5K at 6:30 PM. Awards are scheduled for 7:30 PM. The event takes place rain or shine.
Parking is available in the large lot of the Euharlee Baptist Church, with overflow parking at the Woodland Middle School parking lot.
Registration and Fees
Registration is available for two events:
- Run Happy 5K: The early bird fee is $30, which increases after May 3, 2026. Race day registration is $40.
- Run Happy - Kids Fun Run: The early bird fee is $20, which increases after May 3, 2026.
Registration by May 3 guarantees a t-shirt size. A pre-race packet pickup is scheduled for Friday, May 8, from 4:00-8:00 PM, though the location is listed as "TBD."
Features and Awards
The race is professionally chip-timed by Wire2Wire Running, LLC using MyLaps equipment. All registered adults aged 21 and older in the 5K will receive one free drink from Drowned Valley Brewing Company.
Awards are given to the top three overall male and female winners, top masters male and female winners, and the top three males and females in numerous age categories (from 10 & under to 70 & over). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
