Gnome Run 5k Trail Run/Walk - 2025

Baxter Trail Club 13th Annual New Year's Day Trail Gnome Run

Sunday, Jan. 1, 2025

Kicking off the New Year with a healthy start! Now in our 13th year, our little community event has become one of the most anticipated trail events we host. Enjoy a 5k trail run with family and friends, or really test yourself on our 10 mile route.

Back this year is our traditional NYD good luck lunch of fresh pulled pork, black eyed peas, collard greens, cornbread, and Amor Artis craft beer!

January 1 Calendar of events:

• 7:30 a.m. 10-mile Ruck start time
• 10:15 a.m. 10-mile Run start time
• 11:00 a.m. 5K Run start time
• 12:00 Food is served!

The Start/Finish Location will be on the Baxter Village Green at 3187 Colonel Springs Drive. Registration fee includes the race, music, a t-shirt, giveaways, prizes, and food. Registration fees are: $35.00 until race day. Race T-shirts are available to persons registering before December 12.

Children 10 and under can participate for free when accompanied by a paid parent or guardian. Four-legged family members are welcome but must be on a leash.

This event is a fundraiser for the Baxter Trail Club, supporting community events including trail work days and group hikes. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your tax-deductible donations are welcomed!

Volunteers! All hands on deck for food, drink, water stops, setup, and road crossings. We need lots of volunteers this year.