The Great Locomotive Chase 5K Run/Walk
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About this race
The Great Locomotive Chase 5K Run/Walk
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Location: 101 Public Square, Adairsville, GA
Event Details
- Start Time: 8:00 AM Race Start!
- Route: One-of-a-kind route that winds through and around lovely downtown Adairsville.
- Historical Significance: Follows the tracks where the actual Great Locomotive Chase took place on April 12, 1862.
- Beneficiary: Proceeds benefit "Cancer Navigators" (info here).
Pre-Registration Packet Pick-Up
- Date: Friday, April 10th
- Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Location: Adairsville City Hall office, 116 Public Square, Adairsville, GA 30103.
Race Day Schedule of Events
- 6:45 AM: Race Day Registration Opens
- 7:45 AM: Race Day Registration Closes
- 7:55 AM: Push-Assist Athlete Race Start Time
- 8:00 AM: 5K Start time
- 9:15 AM: Awards Ceremony
Awards
- Overall: Awards for Top Three Overall Male & Female finishers, and Top Master Male & Female.
- Age Groups: Awards for Top Three Male & Female finishers in age groups: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 & Over.
- Note: T-shirts for 10 & under free registration only for those who pre-register by April 7th deadline.
Event Weather Policy
We look forward to seeing you for this Rain or Shine event!
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Train with a club
Run clubs near Adairsville to train with before race day.
Foothills Running Club, Incorporated
Canton, GASuggested Races
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