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Blue Ribbon Run 5K

Gainesville, Georgia
Sunday, February 1, 2026
5K

Organizer's Description

This event was formerly the Embrace Race 5K held annually in February. 2025 will be our 13th anniversary of this event and feel a rebranding is necessary! We hope you will join us for the 13th Annual Blue Ribbon Run 5K & Fun Run! The race is an official PEACHTREE QUALIFIER!!

All proceeds benefit the Edmondson Telford Child Advocacy Center, a children’s advocacy center serving child abuse victims in Hall & Dawson Counties. As a 501c3 non-profit, we provide forensic interview and medical examination services to suspected child abuse victims free of charge and coordinate cases of abuse with local agencies. Our mission is to be the place where trauma ends & healing begins. 

All participants will receive:

  • Race Shirt
  • Goody bag
  • Snack/Drink

**T-Shirts are guaranteed to those registered by 1/16/2026.

 

Race Events

Virtual 5K

Distance: 5K
Start Time: 9:30:00 AM

Fun Run

Distance: 1 Miles
Start Time: 1:30:00 PM

5K Run/Walk

Distance: 5K
Start Time: 2:00:00 PM

Race Information

Blue Ribbon Run 5K logo

Date

Sunday, February 1, 2026

End Date

February 1, 2026

Location

Gainesville, Georgia

Candler Field (across from cabin, behind City Park)

528 Prior Street

30501

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