Berry Half/10K/5K

Berry Half/10K/5K

Sat March 7, 2026

Mount Berry, GA 30149 US

Race Info

We invite you to experience the largest campus in the world - Berry College's 27,000 acre wonderland, packed with miles and miles of historic buildings, pristine forest, and diverse wildlife. Run among some of Berry's 1,200+ deer and enjoy the hospitality of our school/college volunteers! Whether you are a seasoned runner or looking to run your first race, our race offers distances for the whole family.

Race Highlights:

• Scenic Course
• Amazing half marathon finisher medal
• Participant T-Shirt (Tech T-Shirt for Half Marathon, 50/50 T-Shirt for 10K & 5K)
• Race Packet
• Finisher Refreshments
• Age Group Awards

The Berry Half Marathon / 10K / 5K is one of North Georgia's most scenic races. This year we will celebrate 18 years running and expect high numbers. Please note that there are limited spots available for each race, so register early to ensure a spot!

Event Details and Schedule

HALF MARATHON INFO

The race follows the “stretch road” to the mountain campus, past Frost Chapel, Berry College Elementary & Middle School, and the Old Mill, through the WinShape dairy barns, down Possum Trot Rd., and back to main campus on the Viking Trail to the finish line at the Ford Buildings. This is a relatively flat course with a few moderate hills. The bulk of the course is run on paved surface with a short distance on hard-packed dirt road and another short distance on gravel.

Half Marathon Start Time: 8 am (Starts with 10K)

USATF Certified Course – The half-marathon is a USATF certified course open to runners and walkers.

10K RACE INFO

Fast and flat 10K follows Lavender Mountain Road and the Viking Trail and winds through main campus. First time runners and walkers are welcome, however for safety reasons strollers will not be allowed.

10K Start Time: 8 am (Starts with half marathon)

USATF Certified Course – The 10K is a USATF certified course open to runners and walkers.

5K RACE INFO

USATF Certified. Fun for the whole family! 5K begins at the Ford Buildings and winds past Hermann Hall and the log cabins. The route follows Lavender Mountain Road and cuts over to the Viking Trail before returning to the Ford Buildings. First time runners and walkers are welcome, however for safety reasons strollers will not be allowed.

5K Start Time: 8:20 am

USATF Certified Course – The 5K is a USATF certified course open to runners and walkers.

WATER STATIONS

The half-marathon course has six water stations. The 10K course has three water stations. The 5K course has two water stations.

PACKET PICKUP

Packet pickup will be held in the Krannert Ballroom at Berry College from 12:30pm - 5:30pm the day before the race and from 6 – 7:30am the day of the race.

COURSE SAFETY

The half-marathon course will be open for four hours. All walkers and runners must finish within the four-hour cutoff time. For everyone’s safety, baby joggers, strollers, baby carriers, baby backpacks, inline skates, motorized scooters, bicycles, skateboards, canes, crutches, walkers, walking sticks and animals of any kind are prohibited from the course. Wheelchair athletes are not accommodated.