Blue Ribbon Run 5K
Updated
Sunday, February 7, 2027, first start 1:30 PM, in Gainesville (Candler Field (across from cabin, behind City Park)). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $30.
Course and race notes
This event was formerly the Embrace Race 5K held annually in February.
2027 will be our 14th anniversary of this event and feel a rebranding is necessary! We hope you will join us for the 14th Annual Blue Ribbon Run 5K & Fun Run! The race is an official PEACHTREE QUALIFIER!!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, February 7
2027 · in 92 days
Start time
1:30 PM
Earliest wave
Location
Candler Field (across from cabin, behind City Park)
Gainesville, GA 30501
Area: Gainesville & Lake Lanier, Athens, GA
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K
Price
$30
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Feb 7 (in 92 days)
Opened Jul 20, 2026
Race day in Gainesville
Weather
53° / 32°F
Typical high and low for February 7, with a 34% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Gainesville, GA (2.9 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:28 AM – 6:09 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Feb 6
Where to stay
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