Run the Ridge 5k
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Event details
The Born to Be Wild event will be held on January 31, 2026, at McGuffey Nature Center located at the Coweta County Fairgrounds in Newnan, GA. The event is presented by Sole Roots Racing, Coweta County, and the Southern Conservation Trust. Distances offered include:
- 5K
- 10K
- Fun Run (1 mile)
Format and extras
The event includes a timed 5K and 10K and a one-mile Fun Run. The event is described as family-friendly. Children who register may choose either a mascot plushie or an event T-shirt. Participants are invited to dress as the organization’s mascots; the mascot Flint the River Otter is expected to be present.
Registration and fees
Registration is offered in three periods with different fees. Early registration runs from October 9 to December 15; regular registration runs from December 16 to January 24; late or race-week registration runs from January 25 to January 31. Fees listed are: 5K ($35 early, $40 regular, $50 late), 10K ($45 early, $50 regular, $60 late), and Fun Run ($20 for all periods).
Awards
Awards are planned for overall male and female finishers. Age-group awards are listed for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in these groups: 10 & under; 11-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+. A Masters 40+ category is included. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
