Georgia · 5K · 8.85 Miles
Red Top Roaster
Red Top Roaster is a 5K and 8.85 Miles event held in Cartersville, Georgia. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, July 24, 2027. About 325 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- July 24, 2027
- Location
- Cartersville, GA
- Field size
- ~325 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, July 24, 2027
- Location
- Cartersville, Georgia
- Distances
- 5K, 8.85 Miles
- Field size
- About 325 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- dirtyspokes.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EDT
- Course profile — 8.85 Miles
- Loop course; Trail surface
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Trail surface
About the Red Top Roaster
The race will start behind the Red Top Mountain State Park Lodge Parking Lot in the open field (required for spacing) and will soon lead into the woods. This course and venue is very scenic and sets up as a beautiful backdrop along the Lake Allatoona shoreline! The terrain is made up of a little bit of everything: rolling hills, steep hills, single track, double track, minimal roots and rocks (running surface is very forgiving and easy to navigate). The race will utilize the Sweet Gum Trail, Ho…
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Red Top Roaster: common questions
- When is the Red Top Roaster?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, July 24, 2027.
- Where is the Red Top Roaster held?
- In Cartersville, Georgia.
- What distances does the Red Top Roaster offer?
- 5K and 8.85 Miles.
- How many people run the Red Top Roaster?
- About 325 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Red Top Roaster?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Red Top Roaster?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $45 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Red Top Roaster start?
- 8:00 AM EDT.
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