RUN the Rails in Buford
Updated
Saturday, May 15, 2027, first start 7:30 AM, in Buford (At the Amphitheatre in Downtown Buford). Distances: 5K, 10K. Entry from $35.
Course and race notes
Get ready to lace up, hit the pavement, and run like the wind at the Run the Rails in Buford!
Whether you’re a speed demon or just here for the good vibes, we’ve got a spot for you on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Mark your calendar, because this is one race you won’t want to miss!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, May 15
2027 · in 189 days
Start time
7:30 AM
Earliest wave
Location
At the Amphitheatre in Downtown Buford
Buford, GA 30518
Area: North Fulton & Gwinnett, Atlanta
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K10K
Price
$35
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat May 15 (in 189 days)
Opened Oct 20, 2026
Race day in Buford
Weather
79° / 55°F
Typical high and low for May 15, with a 34% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Cumming 2N, GA (8.9 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:34 AM – 8:29 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 56 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri May 14
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.