New Year's Day 5K

Event Information

The Valdosta New Year’s Dash 5K is your chance to close the year with strength or kick off the New Year with some stride. Whether you're racing toward a resolution or running off that last helping of pie, this fast and festive course welcomes all paces. Join us for good vibes, fun swag, and a healthy start to the new year!

Date: January 1, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM EST

Location: VSU Complex, 401 Baytree Road, Valdosta, GA 31602

Courses and Prices

Course: 5K, 3.1 Miles

Entry Fee:

• $12.50 through 12/26/2025 by 11:59pm.
• $15 from 12/27/2025 through 12/31/2025 by 2:59pm.
• $20 for all entrants on Race Day – January 1st.
• Family Discount (Families of 4 with Parent(s)/Children under 18): $42.50 through 12/26/2025, $51.00 if entered by 12/31/2025 by 2:59pm. No Family Discount on race day.

Awards: Overall Female/Male, Master Female/Male – top 2 in each age group – 11 & Under, 12 to 14, 15 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69 and 70 & Over.

Items Given Away: Each participant will receive a Shoe Bag. No T-Shirt offered.

Fundraiser for: the VSU XC Team

Course Description: Starts on Sustella Avenue, turn right onto Baytree Road, turn left onto North Oak Street, turn right onto Moore Street, turn right onto Williams Street, turn right onto Mary Street, turn right onto Sustella Avenue and finish in the VSU Complex parking lot on Sustella Avenue. One loop course.

Race Course Closes: 10:00 AM

Note: Please bring exact change – no refunds, no swapping. Cash or checks made payable to Todd Smoot - A Course/Line.