Georgia · 1 Mile · 5K
Jack O'Lantern Jog 5K and 1-mile Fun Run
Jack O'Lantern Jog 5K and 1-mile Fun Run is a 1 Mile and 5K event held in Athens, Georgia. It was last held on October 25, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Athens, GA
Race details
- Last held
- October 25, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Athens, Georgia
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open
- Start time
- 2:30 PM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the Jack O'Lantern Jog 5K and 1-mile Fun Run
The Jack O'Lantern Jog is returning to Sandy Creek Nature Center this year. Come and enjoy a great race along the Oconee River Greenway that benefits Sandy Creek Nature Center.
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Jack O'Lantern Jog 5K and 1-mile Fun Run: common questions
- When is the Jack O'Lantern Jog 5K and 1-mile Fun Run?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Jack O'Lantern Jog 5K and 1-mile Fun Run held?
- In Athens, Georgia.
- What distances does the Jack O'Lantern Jog 5K and 1-mile Fun Run offer?
- 1 Mile and 5K.
- How do I register for the Jack O'Lantern Jog 5K and 1-mile Fun Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Jack O'Lantern Jog 5K and 1-mile Fun Run?
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $25 (from runsignup.com, checked September 22, 2026).
- What time does the Jack O'Lantern Jog 5K and 1-mile Fun Run start?
- 2:30 PM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Jack O'Lantern Jog 5K and 1-mile Fun Run?
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified.
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