Running races in or near Nelson, GA
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Nelson, GA area. Races listed here include both walking and running events of various distances — from 1-milers, to 5Ks, to marathons, and everything else in between.
Running-5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Horizon Race Solutions
Date of Race: 05-02-2026
Description: The 5th annual CrabappleDerbyDash 5K event is situated in ...
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2026 Chick-fil-A Cherokee County 5K
Organization: Horizon Race Solutions
Date of Race: 08-22-2026
Description: Join us for the 2025 Chick-Fil-A Moo've it 5K! Cherokee County ...
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Half Marathon-No Swag - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Five Star NTP
Date of Race: 03-08-2026
Description: ...
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Phantom Runner - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Horizon Race Solutions
Date of Race: 03-28-2026
Description: Who is it for? The entire communicty! Students, firneds, staff, parents, ...
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5K Run - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Horizon Race Solutions
Date of Race: 08-22-2026
Description: Join us for the 2025 Chick-Fil-A Moo've it 5K! Cherokee County ...
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5th Annual Crabapple Derby Dash 5K
Organization: Horizon Race Solutions
Date of Race: 05-02-2026
Description: The 5th annual CrabappleDerbyDash 5K event is situated in ...
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Ghost Runner - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Horizon Race Solutions
Date of Race: 08-22-2026
Description: Join us for the 2025 Chick-Fil-A Moo've it 5K! Cherokee County ...
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Half Marathon - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Five Star NTP
Date of Race: 03-08-2026
Description: ...
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1K Carrot's Run - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Horizon Race Solutions
Date of Race: 08-22-2026
Description: Join us for the 2025 Chick-Fil-A Moo've it 5K! Cherokee County ...
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Nugget Roll (ages 2-5) - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Horizon Race Solutions
Date of Race: 08-22-2026
Description: Join us for the 2025 Chick-Fil-A Moo've it 5K! Cherokee County ...
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Colt Canter Fun Run - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Horizon Race Solutions
Date of Race: 05-02-2026
Description: The 5th annual CrabappleDerbyDash 5K event is situated in ...
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5K - Chip Timed - Students and teachers
Organization: Horizon Race Solutions
Date of Race: 03-28-2026
Description: Who is it for? The entire communicty! Students, firneds, staff, parents, ...
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1K - Fun Run - Students and teachers
Organization: Horizon Race Solutions
Date of Race: 03-28-2026
Description: Who is it for? The entire communicty! Students, firneds, staff, parents, ...
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Alpharetta Women's 5K - 5K - Individual
Organization: 10xEM LLC
Date of Race: 11-01-2026
Description: On Sunday, November 1st, 2026 Alpharetta, Georgia will host ...
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1K - Fun Run - Individual registration
Organization: Horizon Race Solutions
Date of Race: 03-28-2026
Description: Who is it for? The entire communicty! Students, firneds, staff, parents, ...
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Alpharetta Women's Half Marathon - Half - Individual
Organization: 10xEM LLC
Date of Race: 11-01-2026
Description: On Sunday, November 1st, 2026 Alpharetta, Georgia will host ...
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For Children in Strollers - Stroller
Organization: 10xEM LLC
Date of Race: 11-01-2026
Description: On Sunday, November 1st, 2026 Alpharetta, Georgia will host ...
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2026 Alpharetta Women's Half Marathon & 5K
Organization: 10xEM LLC
Date of Race: 11-01-2026
Description: On Sunday, November 1st, 2026 Alpharetta, Georgia will host ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Nelson, GA: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
More information about Nelson
About Nelson
Nelson (GA) is a city in Pickens County with an estimated population of 1,314.[4]
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In 2015, the 5K maintained the #1 position of all race distances with 7.6 million finishers (U.S.).
