Nise's Race: Catherine Denise Thompson Memorial 5k
Updated
Saturday, May 29, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Villa Rica (The Mill Amphitheater). Distances: 1.5 miles, 5K. Entry from $25; the 5K goes from $25 to $35 after December 30.
Course and race notes
Nise’s Race. Nise’s Race was created in loving memory of Catherine Denise Owens Thompson, affectionately known as “Nise.”
She was a devoted mother, grandmother, wife, daughter, sister, friend, and a faithful servant at her church.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, May 29
2027 · in 203 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1.5 miles5K
Price
$25
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Wed Dec 30 (in 53 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat May 29 (in 203 days)
Opened Jul 19, 2026
Race day in Villa Rica
Weather
84° / 61°F
Typical high and low for May 29, with a 30% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Carrollton, GA (12.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:31 AM – 8:42 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri May 28
Where to stay
See all places to stay near Villa Rica, GA ↗
Prices checked November 4, 2026 and can change. Confirm on the booking site before you book. We may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Trip cost
Add what you'll actually pay. It stays in this browser.
Total $0
Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.