New Years Day 5K & Half Marathon
Updated
Friday, January 1, 2027, first start 8:50 AM, in Cumming (3645 Coal Mountain Rd). Distances: 5K, Half marathon. Entry from $27; the 5K goes from $27 to $29.50 after December 26.
Course and race notes
It's never too early to start thinking ahead!
We're starting 2027 the only way we know how, with a race! After you ring in the New Year, take a nap then come out, and join us and RUN (or walk) into the New Year! We're putting on the New Year's Day 5K and New Year's Day Half Marathon.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Friday, January 1
2027 · in 55 days
Start time
8:50 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5KHalf marathon
Price
$27
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sat Dec 26 (in 49 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Fri Jan 1 (in 55 days)
Opened Jul 27, 2026
Race day in Cumming
Weather
51° / 32°F
Typical high and low for January 1, with a 36% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Cumming 2N, GA (3.4 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:42 AM – 5:36 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
- Purple Lot0.3 mi
- Light Blue Lot0.4 mi
- C Lot0.5 mi
20 public lots and garages 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 Dec 31
Where to stay
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.