Jack O'Lantern Jog 5K and 1-mile Fun Run
Participants run or walk an out-and-back course along the Oconee Greenway at Sandy Creek Nature Center. The race benefits the nature center and features both a 5K race and a one-mile fun run. An awards ceremony follows the races with themed prizes for multiple age categories.
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When
Tickets
Goblin 1-mile Fun Run: $25.00 race fee plus $3.15 SignUp fee; the price increases to $30.00 after October 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT. The 5K is listed at $25.00. Family of 4 pricing is $80.00 and includes a T-shirt for each member; all four must register in the same transaction by October 16, 2026, and this pricing is unavailable after that date and on race day. T-shirts are available through October 16; after that, shirts may be available on race day while supplies last.
Hours
Race day registration and packet pickup: 1:00 PM; Goblin 1-mile Fun Run / Walk: 2:00 PM; Jack O'Lantern Jog 5K Run / Walk: 2:30 PM; awards: 3:30 PM.
Ages
All ages
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Tips & Advice
- Register early to guarantee a t-shirt, as race-day shirts are only available while supplies last.
- Sign up four family members together in a single transaction before the early deadline to secure family discount pricing.
Special Events & Promotions
- Family of four pricing is $80 and includes a T-shirt for each member; all four must register in one transaction by October 16, 2026. This pricing is unavailable after that date and on race day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can the 5K be used as a Peachtree Road Race qualifier?
Yes, the course is USATF certified (GA19034DJ) and can be used as an official Peachtree qualifier.
What do participants in the fun run receive?
Children in the fun run are promised a goody bag and a finisher's medal.
What happens if it rains?
The race takes place in the rain, though start times may be delayed in 15-minute increments if storms are in the area. No refunds are given for inclement weather.
What awards are offered?
Unique, themed awards are presented to overall male and female winners, masters male and female winners, and top finishers in five-year age groups.
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