Back again for the Second Annual Clayton’s Hardest and Funnest 5k and festival! The unique 5k will be set up as 4 - .75 mile laps each ending a different 100 FOOT lane challenge. Lap 1: Lunges Lap 2: Bear Crawl Lap 3: Burpee Broad Jump Lap 4: SPRINT The 5k can be completed as an individual or RELAY of up to 4 people. The 5k event is open to ALL AGES and ABILITIES (registration required: includes tshirt & finisher award) There will also be a KIDS RUN for those 10 years and younger (registration required: includes tshirt & finisher award) Deadline for guaranteed tshirt March 1st The 5k race will take place at 9a, Saturday, March 20th 2027. Race course is located on the green space behind the City of Clayton Town Hall and Festival will take place at Rabun County Pavilions. Parking available in both city and county lots. Come for the run, stay for the FUN! Local sponsors and vendors will greet you after the finish in the pavilion to celebrate! Festival area opens (packet pick-up) 7:30a Pre
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for March 20.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Clayton, GA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
