Surf & Sun Run
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Event details
The Surf & Sun 5K Run takes place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at West Bank Park Beach, 2995 Buford Dam Rd, Cumming, GA 30041. The event includes these race options:
- 5K
- 5K - No Shirt
- Virtual 5K
The Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer is the event charity partner.
Course, registration and services
The course is described as flat and fast inside West Bank Park along the shore of Lake Lanier and is spectator friendly. Water stations are provided approximately every 1.5 miles. Packet pickup is held on race morning starting one hour before the race.
Virtual entries can run anywhere and submit results online; virtual packages are shipped after the event (shipping to continental US only). The event supports live phone tracking and GPS progress alerts through the RaceJoy app.
Registration details include tiered pricing and deadlines; virtual registration closes January 31, 2026, and prices increase after January 31. Participants who register by late January are guaranteed race swag in their size, with later swag available while supplies last.
Awards for the 5K include top 3 overall male and female, top 3 in multiple master age categories, and top 3 in five-year age groups from 10 & under through 75+. Teams of five or more receive registration discounts. Volunteer recruits who meet specified requirements are eligible for a $50 Visa gift card. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.