Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary Ribbit Run
Updated
Saturday, March 6, 2027, first start 8:30 AM, in Athens (757 N. Chase Street). Distances: 1K, 5K. Entry from $20; the 5K goes from $20 to $25 after December 31.
Course and race notes
Join us for a day of fun at the Burks Elementary Ribbit Run presented by Fleet Feet!
Whether it’s our 5K Race, 1K Fun Run, or Tiny Tree Frog Trot, we have races for all ages and paces. Register by Friday, February 12th, 2027, to receive a t-shirt. T-shirts will not be available to entries after February 12th, 2027.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, March 6
2027 · in 119 days
Start time
8:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1K5K
Price
$20
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Thu Dec 31 (in 54 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Mar 6 (in 119 days)
Opened Nov 5, 2026
Race day in Athens
Weather
64° / 41°F
Typical high and low for March 6, with a 32% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Athens Ben Epps Airport, GA (3.9 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:57 AM – 6:33 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
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
- Talmadge Parking · paid0.5 mi
19 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Heirloom Cafe cafeunder 0.1 mi
- McDonald's quick bite0.2 mi
- White Tiger restaurant0.3 mi
- Krystal quick bite0.3 mi
26 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.4 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Mar 5
Where to stay
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.