Vidalia Onion Run and Half Marathon

📅 RACE DAY: APRIL 26th, 2025

⏰ RACE START TIMES ⏰

• 7:00 a.m.: Half Marathon
• 7:15 a.m.: 5k Run and Walk
• 8:00 a.m.: 1 mile Fun Run and Walk

🎽 RUNNER SWAG 🎽

• Shirt: Each registration will receive a commemorative 2025 Vidalia Onion Run and Half Marathon shirt. Shirts may vary from race to race.
• Size Guarantee: Any registration after April 18th is not guaranteed the chosen shirt size during registration.
• Distribution: Shirts will be given on a first come, first serve basis for registrations after April 18th.

🗺️ COURSE DETAILS 🗺️

• Information: All courses are posted on our registration website and the Vidalia Onion Run Facebook page (search @vidaliaonionrun).
• Timing: The 5k and Half Marathon runners will receive a chipped bib for timing.
• Markings: The 5k and Half Marathon courses will be marked with white paint, signs, and traffic cones.
• Time Limit: There is a 3.5 hour time limit for the half marathon course.

⛑️ AID STATIONS ⛑️

• 5k Aid: One water and aid station will be available along the 5k course, around mile 2. A portajohn will also be available.
• Half Marathon Aid: Four water and aid stations will be available along the half marathon course, around miles 2, 6, 8, and 10.
• Portajohns: Available around miles 6, 8, and 10, near the aid stations.
• Finish Line: Fruit and fluids will be provided at the finish line for all registered runners. Electrolyte beverages will be available for half marathon runners as well.

⏱️ TIMERS ⏱️

• Locations: Timers will be stationed along the 5k and Half Marathon courses.

🏆 AWARDS 🏆

• Ceremony: The awards ceremony will begin around 8:30 a.m.
• Finishers: All half marathon finishers will receive a finisher medal.
• Children: School-age children who finish the 1 mile fun run and walk will receive a finisher ribbon.
• Awards: Overall Awards will be given for the top three female and male runners in the 1 mile fun run, 5k, and half marathon.

💰 COURSE RECORDS 💰

• Total Prize: We want to give away $700 on race day!
• Half Marathon Record: $250 for a new half marathon record!
• Current Records: Male - 1:23:24, Orinthal Striggles, 2023: Female - 1:37:46.75, Amanda Partee-manders, 2022.
• 5k Record: $100 for a new 5k record!
• Current Records: Male - 17:34, Clint Watkins, 2002: Female - 19:22, Kristen Arendt, 2018.

✏️ RACE DAY REGISTRATION ✏️

• 1 Mile Registration: Available until 7:45 a.m.
• 5k Registration: Available until 7:00 a.m.
• Half Marathon: No race day registration is available for the half marathon.

🐾 PETS & ANIMALS 🐾

• Policy: While we love our furry runners as much as you, we ask that they stay home on race day.
• Restrictions: No pets, even on a leash, will be allowed while running the course or in the finish line area.
• Service Animals: Only service animals on a leash are permitted.

For more information, visit the race website: Vidalia Onion Run and Half Marathon.