Born to be Wild
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Born to Be Wild 5K/10K/Fun Run
The Born to Be Wild event takes place on December 12, 2026 at McGuffey Nature Center, located at the Coweta County Fairgrounds, 275 Pine Road, Newnan, GA 30263. Organizers listed include Sole Roots Racing, Coweta County, and the Southern Conservation Trust. The event supports conservation advocacy, land conservation, and wildlife protection in the local community.
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 10K
- 1-mile Fun Run
The event is described as family-friendly and features the SCT mascot Flint the River Otter. Each registered child may choose either a Flint plush or an event T-shirt. Awards are given to overall male and female finishers and to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in these age groups: 10 & under; 11-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+; and Masters 40+.
Registration windows and fees are specified:
- Early registration (Aug 21 - Oct 25): 5K $35, 10K $45, Fun Run $20
- Regular registration (Oct 26 - Nov 30): 5K $40, 10K $50, Fun Run $20
- Late/race week (Dec 1 - Dec 12): 5K $50, 10K $60, Fun Run $20
The event runs rain or shine. If venue conditions are deemed unsafe, organizers will notify registrants by email by the Friday before the event; cancelled registrations are converted to a tax-deductible donation and participants are offered post-event T-shirt pick-up. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
