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Buddy Christian Memorial 5K

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Friday, November 27, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Winterville (115 Park View Road). Distances: 5K. Entry from $25; the 5K goes from $25 to $30 after November 13.

Course and race notes

Buddy Christian Memorial 5K honors those police officers that have lost their lives in the line of duty.

All proceeds go to the Buddy Christian Memorial Foundation.

In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.

Race details

Date

Friday, November 27

2026 · in 20 days

Start time

9:00 AM

Earliest wave

Location

115 Park View Road
Winterville, GA 30683

Area: Athens & Nearby Counties, Athens, GA

Course

Road or path

Paved course

Distances

5K

Price

$25

Plus the platform's processing fee

5K goes up after Fri Nov 13 (in 6 days)

Registration

Open

Online signup closes Fri Nov 27 (in 20 days)

Opened Sep 9, 2026

Race day in Winterville

Weather

60° / 35°F

Typical high and low for November 27, with a 29% chance of rain.

NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Winterville, GA (0.7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.

Daylight

7:16 AM – 5:25 PM

Sunrise and sunset on Friday.

Calculated for the race location.

Near the start

Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions

Parking

  • RESA Overflow Parking0.5 mi

1 public lot or garage within 0.6 mi.

Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.

Plan your trip

For the night before, Thu Nov 26

Where to stay

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