8th Annual Maxeys Model Mile

8th Annual Maxeys Model Mile

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026

Location: Maxeys, GA 30671

In 2021, Maxeys Model Mile was the first official 5K to be held along the Firefly Trail. We are excited to present the 8th Annual Maxeys Model Mile 5K. The race will start and finish along the Firefly Trail. Registration takes place along the Firefly Trail near the corner of Hwy 77 and Laurel Street.

This event is part of the 2026 FIREFLY TRAIL RACE SERIES. Click HERE for more information about all the great races on the series.

Events:

• In Person 5K

  Price: $25 (with shirt, register by March 28, 2026)

  Time: 7:30 AM EDT

  Registration ends May 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT

• Virtual 5K

  Price: $25 (with shirt, includes postage, register by March 28, 2026)

  Registration ends May 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT

  Virtual runners are not eligible for race day awards.

• Phantom Registration

  Price: $25 (with shirt, will pickup on race day; $30 with a shirt, includes postage, register by March 28, 2026)

  Time: 7:30 AM EDT

  Registration ends May 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT

  No participation, optional shirt only.

Race Day Schedule:

• 6:30 AM: Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup
• 7:30 AM: 8th Annual Maxeys Model Mile 5K

Awards will be given out as runners finish.

Course:

The Maxeys Model Mile 5K is a USATF Certified Course (GA24006DJ) and is a Peachtree Qualifying event. The 5K starts on Laurel Lane, adjacent to the Firefly Trail and runs through the lovely countryside of the Maxeys community. The race runs the last mile on the Maxeys Model Mile to the finish line.

Awards:

Awards are given to Overall Male / Female, Masters Male/Female, GrandMasters Male/Female and the following Male / Female Age Groups: 5-year age groups: 10 and Under, 11-14, 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, 80 and Over.

Virtual Option:

Run your 3.1 miles anywhere between May 1 and May 16. Submit your finish time by clicking on the RESULTS tab at the top of this page or using this link: https://runsignup.com/maxeysmodelmile5k/results. Submit finish times no later than 12 noon on May 16. To submit a virtual time you must be registered as a virtual runner. Virtual runners are not eligible for race day awards or t-shirts.

Race Series:

The Maxeys Model Mile 5K is proud to be a member of the Black Bag Race Series and Clover Glove Race Series and the Firefly Trail Race Series. Finishline management and timing provided by Classic Race Services.

Weather Policy:

We get wet! Race start time may be delayed in 15-minute increments if storms are in the area. Sorry, no refunds due to inclement weather.