The Great Chicken Chase 5K
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About the race
The Great Chicken Chase event takes place on November 21, 2026, at Halcyon in Alpharetta, Georgia. The schedule includes in-person and virtual options and a short run for children.
Event distances and formats:
- Classic Chicken Chase 5K (listed as 3 miles)
- Chicken Mini Fun Run 1K
- The Great Chicken Race Virtual 5K
Registration opens on various dates in August and September and closes on November 20, 2026. Fees are listed per event in the organizer details. The first 500 registered participants are guaranteed an official race shirt and a finisher medal. Every race packet includes a coupon for a free Chick-fil-A Chicken Biscuit.
Packet pickup is set for November 20, 2026, at Big Peach Running Co. in Cumming. All participants must collect their packets during the advance pickup window; there will be no race-day packet pickup.
The event description notes family-friendly activities and mentions chicken and cow-themed elements. The organizer states that 100 percent of donations from the event benefit The Drake House. The event is presented for runners, walkers, families, first-time 5K participants, experienced racers, and supporters of the community format. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
