Born to be Wild
Updated
Saturday, December 12, 2026, first start 8:30 AM, in Newnan (275 Pine Road). Distances: 1 mile, 5K, 10K. Entry from $20 to $50; the 5K goes from $40 to $50 after November 30.
Course and race notes
Get ready to run wild with Flint the River Otter!
The Born to Be Wild 5K/10K/Fun Run is coming to McGuffey Nature Center at the Coweta County Fairgrounds on December 12, 2026.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 12
2026 · in 35 days
Start time
8:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K10K
Price
$20 to $50
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Mon Nov 30 (in 23 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 12 (in 35 days)
Opened Aug 18, 2026
Race day in Newnan
Weather
58° / 34°F
Typical high and low for December 12, with a 33% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Newnan 7 Wnw, GA (8.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:33 AM – 5:32 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 57 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Where it is
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 11
Where to stay
4 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)4 within 3 mi18 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Howard Johnson
About 15 min walk0.8 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Days Inn
About 17 min walk0.8 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Homelodge Newnan
About 17 min walk0.9 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 4 of 5: Super 8
About 19 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Casa Bella Bed & Breakfast
About 9 min drive3.1 mi from the start
More places on the map
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.