Races

St. Francis Xavier Catholic School is hosting the annual Crusaders 5K and Fun Run. We are excited to encourage movement and promote health and fitness in the community. This event is for all levels of fitness. While the run/walk itself will be fun, the 5K will be professionally timed, with awards for each age group. The Crusaders Run will begin and end near the new St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in downtown Brunswick.  “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.”  Hebrews 12:1 Date: Saturday, March 21st, 2026 Time:  5K start 7:30 A.M.    Fun Run start: 9 A.M. St Francis Xavier Catholic School 1129 Grant Street, Brunswick, GA 31520 ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON MIDNIGHT MAY 15TH.  You can register at packet pick up and on race day. Register by February 29th to guarantee a tshirt Race day registration begins at 6:15am:  5k $45   F

This 5k features a flat and fast course through historical downtown Brunswick. If you are looking to PR a 5k then this is the race. This 5k supports the Brunswick Fire Foundation, ensuring that our local fire fighters are supported with all their health, wellness and equipment needs. All participants will receive a newly designed shirt and commemorative challenge coin.

Start Time Registration/Packet Pick Up - 8:00am Kids Dash - 8:45am 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk- 9:00am Awards - 10:00am   Distances 5K Run/Walk 1 Mile Fun Run 100 Yard Kids Dash   Timing 5K - Chip Timed 1 Mile - Untimed   All runners with dogs and strollers are asked to line up closer to the back of the pack to minimize collisions and congestion.   Registration Pre-Registration Kids Dash: $5 (Ages 8 and under) 1 mile walk/run: $25 (Ages 9-13 $15) 5k run/walk: $30 (Ages 9-13 $20)   All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, April 8, 2026Make checks payable to Hermes Sports & Events and mail entries to: Hermes Sports & Events2425 West 11th St. Suite #2Cleveland, Ohio 44113   Early Packet Pick Up Crestview Elementary School  300 W 130th StBrunswick, OH US 44212  Friday, April 10th from 4:30pm to 6:30pm   Race Day Registration/Packet Pick Up Registration Begins 8:00am 5k - $35 (Ages 9-13 $20) 1 mile walk - $30 (Ages 9-13 $15) Kids Dash - $5 (Ages 8 and under)   Participants Recei

Get ready to move to the beat at the Glynn Academy Band 5K Run/Walk, where the music follows you every step of the way! This isn’t just a race—it’s a walk-through concert featuring live performances by the Glynn Academy Band along the route. Don’t miss the highlight of the event, the Music Mile, where runners and walkers will be surrounded by sound as the band brings the energy to every note. All proceeds go toward new instruments and equipment to keep our music program thriving. Lace up, tune in, and join us for a one-of-a-kind rhythm-filled run!

Bike Walk Golden Isles, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is partnering up with the City of Brunswick for a bike rodeo as part of Georgia Cities Week on Wednesday, April 22nd from 4-6 PM at (location TBD)!   Join us for the FREE community event with a bike rodeo designed for children and youth ages 3-12. All are welcome!   BWGI and our partner organizations will be onsite leading this activity with trained LCIs and volunteer staff.       More information to come!

The Polar Bear Triathlon / Duathlon will take  place on its traditional date of May 2, 2026 The Polar Bear Triathlon / Duathlon is New England’s season opening event! A sprint triathlon and duathlon perfect for beginners and experienced triathletes alike combining a pool swim, a scenic bike course on country coastal roads, and epic and fast run on wide hard packed trails and quiet neighborhood streets, 8:25a Start Time The Polar Bear Triathlon and Duathlon takes place the first Saturday of May annually to open the triathlon season in New England. The race is contested on the beautiful campus of Bowdoin College with world class facilities including a 16 lane pool, locker rooms with showers (pending availability), wonderful flat grass transition area and world class event production. This pool swim triathlon is a great race for beginners to get their feet wet and seasoned triathletes to start their season without the concerns of a cold, open water swim. Distances 525 yard swim OR 2 mile

RACE DATE: MAY 2ND, 2026 RACE TIME: 8:00AM Join Risley Middle School in their second annual Risley Run and Wildcat Walk! Take your pick on whether you want to RUN or WALK. All proceeds from this event will support Risley Middle School student organizations and athletic teams. The Risley Run is hosted by Risley Middle School FBLA, a student organization that supports the development of well-rounded students.  The 5k run will start at 8:00am and wind through neighborhoods along South Port Parkway. The Start and Finish line will be in front of Risley Middle School. All runners will receive a tshirt. Event will be chipped timed and results posted. Runners and walkers are encouraged to hang around for the Awards Ceremony following the race. Come join in on the fun while also supporting some great students!  THE DEADLINE TO BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT IS APRIL 21ST. Packet Pick-Up will be on Friday, May 1st at Risley Middle School from 5:00-6:30 pm. Packets can also be picked up on race morning!

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish. Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferrable. Online Early Bird registration ends three weeks prior to the first race event.  Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, w

In the fight against cancer, silence is the last thing we need. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Glynn County event will be held in downtown Brunswick on Friday, May 8th.  The Relay For Life movement features community events that offer an inspiring opportunity to honor cancer survivors, remember those who have had cancer, and raise money to help end cancer. This year we’re excited to be adding a 5k run to the list of community events!   The 5k run will start at 6:30pm and wind through historic downtown Brunswick.  All runners will receive a tshirt and medal.  Event will be timed and results posted.   5k Runners are invited to join us before the race to cheer on our survivors as they take the symbolic Survivor Lap.  Know a survivor?  Please invite them to walk.  Stick around afterward to enjoy the festivities of our BLOCKPARTY, featuring live music by the incredible South of Savannah Band, yummy food trucks, and fun family activities. Bring your loved ones to cheer you on

A backyard-style run-til-you-stop ultra race at Kate Furbish Preserve East in Brunswick, ME. Join us for a long, fun, hard day of running on coastal Maine trails on May 9, 2026! Sample some of the finest single and double track Buttermilk Mountain (elevation 121ft) has to offer. Nutrition: not provided. PFAS: guaranteed. Stoke: High. What is a backyard race? Run a 4.17 mile lap on the same course every hour on the hour. If you don't finish a loop within the hour, you are out of the race. 12 hour cutoff time for a maximum of 50 miles of running. The race is open to all experience levels! Run as many or a few loops as you like. Whether you're a lactate demolishing machine planning to finish the full 50, or a casual trail runner who wants to put in a few hours outside on a beautiful day, this event is for you.  The race course is about a 12 minute drive from Bowdoin's campus. The $20 registration fee will go towards race expenses, and the rest will be donated to Preble Street

The 2026 Unified 5k and AdaptXpo is an inclusive road race and adaptive sports expo designed so that everyone can participate, whether they run, walk, row, or roll. The event raises critical funds for AdaptX education, research, community events, fitness programming, and grant initiatives. The Unified 5k is a space where athletes with and without disabilities show up together, challenge perceptions, and prove that fitness and sport are more meaningful when everyone has a place at the starting line. Join us on June 13th at the Brunswick Parks and Recreation Department for our 1st annual event where you can walk, run, roll, or row either the 5k (3.1 mile) or 1 mile course. Arrive early or hang around after the event to check out our vendors and clinics at the AdaptXpo, a celebration of organizations that focus on health, inclusion, accessibility, assistive technology, and adaptive sports.  Help us make fitness and physical activity accessible for every body.

***To be sure you get a T-Shirt you must Register before 9/3/2026. If you register after 9/3/2026 11:59PM you may not get the size you want or even a shirt at all.  ***Race Medals must be ordered ahead of time. Those who register after 8/15/2026 may not get a medal due to limited supplies. 1) Simply sign up for an in person race or challenge, show up at race, check in and race in our 8th Annual River's Edge Endurance Challenge! Last year we changed our 5 mile race to 5K (3.1Mile) race and it was a hit! Basically the whole race is on the River's Edge Trail system! You will love it!Our 3-hour challenge and a 6-hour challenge remain the same, and still use a 5 mile loop. How many 5 mile loops can you do in 3 or 6 hours? TIME:-Pre-Register now to save or in person Race Sign in for all races is 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM on Saturday, September 26, 2026.-Random drawings for free gifts is 7:45 AM.-The 5K & 3-Hour and 6-Hour Challenges ALL start at 8 a.m LOCATION:In Person, the lower pract

Please join us for the Pedal Golden Isles ride on October 17, 2026, sponsored by Bike Walk Golden Isles.Early Packet Pickup: TBDRide Day Packet Pickup; Saturday 10/17 7 am at Risley Middle School Bike Walk Golden Isles is a non-profit organization based in Glynn County working to make the area safer and friendlier for people who bike, walk, run and roll. We hold community events year-round, as well as work with local authorities to increase safer roads for all. BWGI is funded by a generous grant from the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety, as well as local grants, donations, and memberships. Events like Pedal Golden Isles allow us to expand the reach of our programs as well as purchase items like bike helmets, lights and safety gear. To work with our organization or learn more about upcoming events, visit us on Facebook, Instagram, and bikewalkgoldenisles.org. The event offers rides of 20, 40, and 62 miles. One of the goals of Bike Walk Golden Isles is to promote safe cycl

Join us for the third annual Fur-k, Wag, Walk & Run! This fundraising 4k Human/Dog Walk or Run event will start and finish from Silver Bluff Brewing in Brunswick, Georgia. Registration includes a quality event T-Shirt and includes one OR two friendly and leashed dogs. The first dog is included in the initial entry fee and the second dog is $10.You may also participate without a dog. If you'd like to check out a shelter dog to be your race companion, get 50% off your race entry fee - just email info@gcasallies.com prior to sign up for more information and a special code. The deadline to sign up to take a shelter dog is 9am Wednesday, November 11. Proceeds benefit Grateful Cats/Canines Allies and Supporters (GCAS), who help better the lives of shelter animals at Glynn County Animal Services through fundraising, networking and advocacy.  Price increases October 1. Deadline to guarantee a T-Shirt is October 25th. There are no (human) medals, just run for fun! For more informati

Start the New Year off on the right foot by running with the Pilot Club of Brunswick!     January 1st, 2026   5k start time: 9:00a.m.    Start and finish in downtown Brunswick.  Mansfield and Newcaslte near Queen's Square.   5k run through historic Brunswick   Overall and age group awards   Register by December 15th to guarantee your tshirt.  Registrations after the 15th will not be guaranteed a tshirt.     Since 1921 PILOT INTERNATIONAL has been influencing Positive Change in Communities Throughout the World and the Pilot Club of Brunswick has been doing the same in our local community. Pilot International and the Brunswick Pilot club are community based volunteer service organizations that places an emphasis on brain safety, awareness, as well as disorders.  To do this, we come together in friendship and service, focusing on encouraging brain safety and health while supporting those who care for the brain injured.  Our signature program, BrainMinders, was designed to teach safety