Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary Ribbit Run

Race Info

Join us for a day of fun at the Burks Elementary Ribbit Run presented by Fleet Feet! Whether it’s our 5K Race, 1K Fun Run, or Tiny Tree Frog Trot, we have races for all ages and paces. Enjoy a whole morning of family fun. We will have complimentary hot chocolate from Java Joy, food and coffee for purchase from Cafe Racer, sidewalk chalk, bubbles, and the playground will be open.

Register by Tuesday, February 10th, 2026, to receive a t-shirt. T-shirts will not be available to entries after February 10th, 2025. All event proceeds go to fund the Ribbit Run, the popular after-school Tree Frog Run Club and the Burks Elementary PTO which provides support for teacher and school-wide projects.

Early Packet Pickup

Early packet pickup and registration will be available on Thursday, March 5th at Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary from 4-5:30 PM and Friday, March 6th at Fleet Feet Athens from 4-7PM. Fleet Feet 1694 S. Lumpkin Street Athens, GA 30606. Venmo, Cash or Check will be accepted.

Race Day Schedule

• 7:30 AM: Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration
• 8:30 AM: Ribbit Run 5K
• 9:30 AM: Tree Frog Trot 1K
• 10:00 AM: Tiny Tree Frog Trot
• 10:15 AM: 5K Awards

Awards

5K awards will be given to Overall Male and Female, Masters Male and Female, Burks Elementary Male and Female and to the following age groups: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13-14, 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. Participation awards will be given to all Tree Frog Trot 1K and Tiny Tree Frog Trot.

Course

The 5K course starts and finishes at Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School. The Tree Frog 1K will start and finish at Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School and will run a 1K portion of the 5K course. The Tiny Tree Frog Trot runs on campus around the loop in front of the school.