Registration for the Cedartown Wheelchair Athlete Training Camp & Wheelchair 5K runs $30 to $40. The event takes place on June 28, 2026, in Cedartown, Georgia, at 607 N College Street, with a 10:00 AM start time. The program features a 1-mile wheelchair distance, making it accessible for athletes training or competing at this distance. This event combines training camp instruction with race competition, offering wheelchair athletes a structured opportunity to participate alongside coaching and peer interaction in a dedicated racing environment.
From the Race Organizer
2026 C5K & CAMP CAMP DATES: June 28 - July 3 CEDARTOWN Wheelchair 5K RACE: July 2, 2026 at 7:00 pm Welcome to the official Cedartown Wheelchair Athlete Training Camp and C5K race registration site. This year, we are thrilled to host the 23rd Annual C5K , and we are excited to welcome athletes from around the world to Cedartown. Our partnership with the Shepherd Center and Atlanta Track Club Peachtree 10K is a true honor. We stand united to support the sport of wheelchair racing in Georgia not only for our local communities but also for athletes from around the world. EVENT CALENDAR: Arrival Date : Sunday, June 28th Track Event: Tuesday, June 30th C5K Race Date : Thursday, July 2nd at 7:00 pm C5K Race Location: 607 N College Street, Cedartown, GA 30125 ( Peeks Park ) Departure Date: Friday, July 3rd ACCOMODATIONS: The 2026 host hotel will be the Days Inn Cedartown, the same accommodation we used in 2025. The newly renovated Days Inn is conveniently located only a few hundred yards from the C5k racecourse and training runs. There are several restaurants, a grocery store and a bank walking distance from the Days Inn Hotel. Hotel address : Days Inn, 100 E. John Hand Rd., Cedartown, Georgia 30125 Book your own accommodation : - You must book your own room by emailing or calling the hotel. - The cost per person for each one sharing a double room, is approximately $40/night. The total for a room per night is approximately $80 (including taxes). - To save money book your room with a friend – plan with a friend prior to booking your room and specify your plans in the booking. - If you wish to book a private room, the rate is approximately $80/night. BOOK YOUR ROOM by Email : daysinncedartown@yahoo.com [Group rate Code: wheelchair race] BOOK YOUR ROOM by Phone +1-770-7483746, speak to Kendra or Bob. Code: wheelchair race TRANSPORTATION: Email Chris Holcomb at cedartown5Ktransportation@gmail.com to communicate your arrival times and follow his instructions for pick up logistics at the Atlanta airport. Please book your flight to arrive and depart during decent times in the day time hours. If you arrive late at night or very early morning hours you may have to wait on our transport or we will provide a contact number for you to arrange your own transport. Keep in mind that Cedartown is 75miles from the airport/ 1.5 h drive. REGISTRATION FOR THE CEDARTOWN 5K RACE AND CAMP: $40 REGISRATION FEE* * Registration fee includes the same for athletes, coaches, family and friends: - Your race registration for the Cedartown5k race. (athletes) - Transport from Atlanta airport to host hotel in Cedartown (see dates below) - Transport to Peachtree 10K host hotel in Atlanta (morning of July 3rd) - Most meals - Track meet at Darlington School – informal fun evening meet (pending enough interest) - Race T-shirt - Premium gift ( athletes ) - RACE TALK Session – discussions on race etiquette, strategy and race calendar - Automatic registration for the Triple Crown Series prize purse [ Must have registered separately in a minimum of three (3) events] Please note accommodations are not included in Camp registration -- You must book your OWN hotel room . Q. Wish to make a DONATION ?? Click HERE ⇒ YES, I would like to make a DONATION! C5K RACE INFORMATION: ( a.k.a " Cedartown 5K ") The 5K race course will remain the same as in previous years - the C5K delivers the fastest 5K times in the world. The course is technical with some climbs and downhills on smooth roads. DIVISIONS: Open Men Open Women Masters' Men - ( ages 40-49 ) Masters' Women - ( ages 40 & Over ) Grandmasters' Men - ( ages 50 & Over ) T52 Quad Men Junior Boys Junior Girls TWO START TIMES: Race 1 -- OPEN MEN; MASTERS MEN; AND GRANDMASTERS MEN Race 2 -- OPEN WOMEN; T52 QUAD DIVISION MEN; WOMENS MASTERS PRIZE MONEY $$$ and a custom trophy are awarded to the top 3 in all divisions, additional divisions may be added as long as a minimum of 3 competitors race in your division. TRACK MEET ON DARLINGTON CAMPUS: For those of you who did the track meet last year in 2024 & 2025, you will remember it was fun and fast!! The track meet will be informal and based on a rolling start timetable, starting later in the evening June 30th. Please pick your top three (3) preferred events in the registration process . We will select events depending on the popularity and hope to run a ' Last Man Out ' fun race at the close of the evening. ATHLETE MENTOR CLINIC : *Presented by Krige Schabort & Miguel Vergara This session will talk about race etiquette, tactical strategies to be confident and race savvy at all distances. Group discussion to compile a race calendar for all, bring contact information you have of events so we can build a comprehensive race calendar for all. This is a great opportunity not only for young athletes and newcomers but also for seasoned athletes as well. Leave the session with knowledge learning from other athletes and our clinic hosts!! Triple Crown Series The 2026 Rolling Thunde
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When is Cedartown Wheelchair Athlete Training Camp & Wheelchair 5K 2026 — Cedartown, GA?
Cedartown Wheelchair Athlete Training Camp & Wheelchair 5K 2026 — Cedartown, GA takes place on June 28, 2026. The race is held in Cedartown, Georgia.
Where is Cedartown Wheelchair Athlete Training Camp & Wheelchair 5K 2026 — Cedartown, GA held?
Cedartown Wheelchair Athlete Training Camp & Wheelchair 5K 2026 — Cedartown, GA is held at 607 N College Street in Cedartown, Georgia.
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