Run the Rails in Buford
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Event overview
RUN the RAILS in BUFORD is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026. The event includes these options:
- 5K
- 10K
- Phantom Runner
Entry fee for each event is $35. The race is listed as an AJC Peachtree Road Race qualifier. T-shirts are guaranteed for pre-registered participants and will be distributed on race day while supplies last.
Registration and packet pick-up
Registration closing dates:
- 5K and 10K: registration closes May 3, 2026 and re-opens May 4, 2026.
- Phantom Runner: registration closes April 26, 2026 and re-opens April 27, 2026.
Pre-race packet pick-up is available at Big Peach Running Co. (Flowery Branch) on Thursday, May 15 from 12:00 pm-6:00 pm and Friday, May 16 from 10:00 am-3:00 pm. Additional pick-up is at Buford High School on Friday, May 16 from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm.
Location, course and awards
The start/finish area is at the Amphitheatre in Downtown Buford, 395 East Main Street, Buford, GA 30518. 5K and 10K course maps are provided by the organizers. Free parking is available in the Moreno Street parking garage; participants are asked not to park along the course route and organizers recommend carpooling to reduce local traffic.
Awards for the 5K and 10K include 1st Overall M/F and Masters M/F, plus 1st, 2nd and 3rd M/F in age groups from 9 and under through 80 & over. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.