COVID-19 UPDATE (8/24/20): Given the ongoing health and safety concerns from the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Panola Mountain State Park 10k/5k has been canceled. Full refunds will be issued to everyone who has registered. Please know how much we miss seeing everyone and how grateful we are for all your understanding and support.

COVID-19 UPDATE (3/30/20): Please be advised our June 6th Panola Mountain State Park 10k/5k is being rescheduled to Sunday, September 20th. All entries will be automatically transferred to the new date. Alternatively, if you prefer to defer your entry to the 2021 Panola Mountain State Park 10k/5k, please email info@greateratlantaathletes.com by May 31, 2020 to let us know. Please know how much we miss seeing everyone and how grateful we are for all your understanding, patience, and support. Also, we are still working on new dates for the Bridge to Tunnel 14 Miler & Riverwalk 3.5 Miler and the Creek to Peak 10k/7k, and we will let you know once the new dates are set.

PANOLA MOUNTAIN STATE PARK 10K/5K

Celebrate National Trails Day® by running through gorgeous Panola Mountain State Park, one of the jewels of the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area and a designated National Natural Landmark!
​* Chip timing!
* Finisher medals! 
* Awesome shirts!
* Awards for top 3 male and female overall, top male and female master and senior grand master, and top 3 male and female division finishers in 16 age divisions (5 year increments from 9 & under to 80 and over)!
* Free photos!
​* Free kids fun run!
* Free raffle with cool prizes!

​**The Panola Mountain State Park 10k/5k is part of the 2020 Greater Atlanta Run Series.
Event Sponsors:
Location:  
Panola Mountain State Park 
3095 Alexander Lake Road
Stockbridge, GA  30281
Click here for directions and parking information
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​Date and Time:  
Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 8:00 a.m.

​Surface:​  
Paved park trail

Event Cap:
This event is capped at 250 participants
Views from the Course:
​Prior Year Results, Photos, and Reviews:
Results:
    2019: 10k Overall   10k Division
              5k Overall     5k Division 
    2018: 10k Overall   10k Division                
               5k Overall      5k Division
​    2017: 10k Overall   10k Division
               5k Overall      5k Division ​
    2016: Overall 10k and 5k
               Division 10k and 5k
    2015: Overall  Division (2015 event was 4 miler)

Photos:
​     2019 Photos
     2018 Photos 
​     2017 Photos
     2016 Photos
     2015 Photos

Reviews:  Click Here    
​Event Day Schedule:
6:30-7:30 a.m. - Packet Pickup & Race Day Registration
8:00 a.m. - 10k/5k Start
9:00 a.m. - 5k awards
9:15 a.m. - Kids Fun Run
9:30 a.m. - 10k awards
9:45 a.m. - Raffle

​Entry Fees:  
10k: $40 thru August 20; $45 August 21 - September 13; $50 September 14 - September 19; $55 Race Day 
5k: $30 thru August 20; $35 August 21 - September 13; ​$40 September 14 - September 19; $45 Race Day
* Online registration closes September 19 at 9:00 p.m.
* Race Day registration takes place from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. the morning of the event
* All entry fees are non-refundable
* Race entries cannot be transferred to another person
* No guarantee of shirt or shirt size with race day registration
*** Please note Georgia State Parks charges a $5 per vehicle parking fee for Panola Mountain State Park. Vehicles with a valid Georgia State Parks Annual Park Pass are not required to pay the parking fee. 

Packet Pickup Options:  
You have two options for packet (bib and event shirt) pickup. You can pick up your packet on-site the morning of the run from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m.  Alternatively, we will be having an early packet pickup at Road Runner Sports Marietta from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 17.

Race Day Registration:
Race Day Registration will take place the morning of the race from 6:30-7:30 a.m.

Free Kids Fun Run:
A free Kids Fun Run will take place at 9:15 a.m. Registration for the Fun Run will take place the morning of the Run. All Fun Run participants must register prior to participation.

Awards:
Overall awards will be given to the top 3 male and female overall, top male and female master, and top male and female senior grand master finishers. ​Division awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers in each division.
* Divisions for each event of the Greater Atlanta Run Series are: 9 & under; 10-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; and 80 & over. To keep age divisions consistent for the entire Series, your age at each Series event is based on your age as of August 1, 2020 (the date of the last 2020 Series event, the Boundary Waters Cross Country 5k). 
* Please note your finishing place (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.) for each event of the Greater Atlanta Run Series is based on "gun" time (and not "chip" time).
* You must be present at the awards ceremony to receive your award.

Raffle:
A free raffle will take place following the 10k awards ceremony. 
* You must be present at the raffle to win.

Weather Policy:
Greater Atlanta Athletes' events are held rain or shine. However, the occurrence of hazardous weather conditions could result in the delay of the start of the event or postponement of the event to another date, at the race director's discretion.  If an event is postponed to another date, there are no refunds and entry fees will be forwarded to the rescheduled date.

Strollers:
Strollers are permitted in the Panola Mountain State Park 10k/5k. 

Pets and Skates:
For the safety of all participants, pets and skates are not permitted on the course during Greater Atlanta Athletes' events. ​
2019 Race Day Video:
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2017 Race Day Video:
2016 Race Day Video:
2016 Interviews:
2015 Race Day Video:
2015 Interviews: