New Path Back to School 5K and Virtual 5K
Updated
Saturday, August 7, 2027, first start 7:30 AM, in Winder (364 W. Candler Street). Distances: 5K. Entry from $30; the 5K goes from $30 to $35 after February 6.
Course and race notes
New Path’s Weekend Food Program delivers over 450 food bags weekly to 17 schools and programs in Barrow County to be distributed to food-insecure students.
Race proceeds will benefit Barrow County Schools' students in need. This race will raise funds to support this important program.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, August 7
2027 · in 273 days
Start time
7:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$30
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sat Feb 6 (in 91 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Aug 7 (in 273 days)
Opened Aug 15, 2026
Race day in Winder
Weather
89° / 68°F
Typical high and low for August 7, with a 27% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Winder 4S, GA (4.8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:50 AM – 8:31 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 40 minutes after sunrise.
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
- Parking Lot0.3 mi
16 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- DQ Grill & Chill quick bite0.3 mi
- Cook Out quick bite0.3 mi
- Sonic quick bite0.3 mi
- Waffle House restaurant0.3 mi
23 places to eat 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, Fri Aug 6
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.