Shane Clark Memorial Run 5K
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Shane Clark Memorial Run 5K : March 21, 2026
The event is a memorial 5K held in Gainesville, GA at Midland Greenway, 682 Grove Street, 30501. The program includes two event options:
- 5K Run/Walk
- Phantom
Each event has an entry fee of $35. Registration opens in early 2026: the 5K opens January 23, 2026 and the Phantom opens February 26, 2026. A race T-shirt is included with registration; registration by 3/6/2025 is listed as the guarantee date for receiving the selected shirt size.
Course, awards and logistics
The course is a USATF certified 5K (Course ID: GA25021WC). The route starts and finishes at the Gainesville Midland Letters and uses both roadway and the Highlands to Islands path. The race is listed as a 2025 Atlanta Journal Constitution Road Race qualifier. Age-group awards include medals and a $10 gift certificate to Big Peach Running Co. - Braselton for each winner. Award categories include overall male and female, masters male and female, and top three male and female in standard age brackets from 9 & under through 70 & over. Parking is available at the Gainesville Square Parking Deck or the Gainesville Government Center on Gordon Avenue and Banks Street. All proceeds support the Shane Clark Memorial Scholarship. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
