The Great Locomotive Chase 5K Run/Walk

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!

Registration Link

Register here.