Circles Douglas County 5K

Circles Douglas County 5K Race Information

<p><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );text-align:center"> <span style="text-align:center"> <strong>Circles Douglas County 5K - </strong><strong>March 14, 2026 - 8:00 am - </strong><strong>Clinton Nature Preserve, Villa Rica, GA</strong> </span> <br />This is our 2nd annual 5K trail run around scenic <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Clinton&#43;Nature&#43;Preserve/&#64;33.7068519,-84.862916,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88f52a11c21619ab:0xf214bdcca68c968b!8m2!3d33.7068519!4d-84.862916!16s%2Fg%2F1yl45dmg6!5m1!1e2?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTAwNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Clinton Nature Preserve in Villa Rica, GA</a>.  Medals will be given to the top 3 in each age group (10 year increments).  All finishers will get a race-shirt along with snacks and drinks. Runners and walkers are both welcome.  It will be held on March 14, 2026 at 8:00 am.  More race day details and other information is on our <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/circlesdc5k/participant-guide" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Race Website</a>.<br /></span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">New This Year:</span></p> <ul><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Select the song to be played as you cross the finish.  It must be family friendly and we cannot guarantee that it will be played, but we will try.  Either way, it will be added to our <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7iblH4Y8nMiBMQTE71uSwj?si=g5xkGcQ0TkKOT18cLELaCw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Circles DC 5K Playlist on Spotify</a></span></li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Improved course marking</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Course marshalls throughout the course to help as needed</span></li></ul> <p><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Proceeds will go to <a style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )" href="https://fpcdouglasville.org/circles" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>Circles Douglas County</strong></a> which helps families in Douglas County become financially stable by matching them with middle- to high-income mentors who provide training in personal finance, employment, and communication skills. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">This is a fundraiser and there are multiple ways to donate:</span></p> <ul><li style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Participant</strong> - Just signing up is a contribution. Start with the “Sign Up” button.</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Participant &#43; Donation</strong> - In the Sign Up process, you will see a “Donate” button where you can give above and beyond the registration fee.</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Phantom Runner </strong>- Perfect if you just want to stay in bed or cheer from the sidelines and still get a tshirt. Select Phantom Runner during sign in</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Donor</strong> - For those that want to give , but don’t need yet another tshirt. Start with the “Donate” button.</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Sponsor</strong> - For anyone giving $100 or more, your name or company will be on the tshirts. The highest tier of donations includes a one year ad on the Circles website and other benefits. Visit our <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/circlesdc5k/sponsorships" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sponsorship page</a> for more details</span></li></ul> <p style="font-size:14pt"> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Early Bird Gets The Worm Registration Prices</strong></span></span></p> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><s><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">First Week of Registration: Mar 27, 2025 - Apr 4, 2025 = $5  </span></s></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><s><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">First Month of Registration: Apr 5, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025 = $10 </span></s></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><s><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">More Than Six Months Out: Apr 28, 2025 - Sep 12, 2025 = $20 </span></s></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Six Months Out</strong>: Sep 13, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025 = $30                        &lt;&lt;&lt; You are Here</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Three Months Out:</strong> Dec 13, 2025 - Feb 13, 2026 = $35</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>One Month Out:</strong> Feb 14, 2026 - Mar 6, 2026 = $40</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>One Week Out</strong>: Mar 7, 2026 - Race Day (Mar 14, 2026) = $45<br /></span></li></ul> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Course</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">The 5K course is a trail run that follows the same course as many of the cross-country events that are held there.</span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong><a style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )" href="https://www.strava.com/routes/3269751549073700006" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">5K Race course</a></strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong><a style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )" href="https://www.strava.com/routes/3318241531006063878" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">1 Mile Fun Run</a></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Race Day Schedule</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>7:00 am</strong> - Registration and Check-in Opens (bib distribution and last minute sign-up*)
</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>7:30 am</strong> - Optional walk through of course
<br /></span><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>8:00 am</strong> </span><span style="font-size:14pt">- 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run Starts </span></span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>9:00 am</strong> - Award Ceremony</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">* same day sign-ups will be via your phone - no cash</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">The event will be rain or shine excluding thunderstorms.</span></p> <p><a href="https://sites.google.com/view/circlesdc5k/home" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Race Website</span></a></p> <p>Can&#39;t wait until March, check out these other races that we love.</p> <p><strong>Born to be Wild 5K, 10K, and Fun Run</strong><br />Jan 31, 2026 at the Coweta County Fairgrounds in Newnan, GA<br />It benefits conservation in Coweta County<br /><a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Newnan/SouthernConservationTrustBornToBeWild" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Newnan/SouthernConservationTrustBornToBeWild</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Resolution Run 5K and Fun Run</strong><br />Jan 31, 2026 at City Station Carollton, GA<br />Resolve to get the year off to a healthy start<br /><a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Carrollton/ResolutionRun2017" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Carrollton/ResolutionRun2017</a></p> <p> </p>