The Mill District 5K - Great Granny Gallop

What: The Mill District, Inc. 2nd Annual Community 5k Race - Great Granny Gallop 5k Where: Bibb City Mill District When: October 10, 2026 Distance: 5k Cost: $35 through Oct 9th; $45 race day Course: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6620585379/ Race Start Time: 8:00 AM Award Categories: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall, all Male and Female categories; Costume Awards: Fastest Granny, Fastest Grandpa, Best Dressed Granny, Best Dressed GrandpaT-Shirt: To be guaranteed a shirt be registered by Sept 10, 2026. Packet Pick Up: Friday, October 9 at Big Dog Fleet Feet 3- 6pm; Saturday (emergency pick up) at race site 7:30-7:45 AM in parking lot near 1st Ave and 38th StMore info Contact: Reggie Luther at rl@bigdogfleetfeet.com Extra Fun: Dress Like a Granny. Race for a Cause. Build a Stronger Community. Come dressed in your pajamas or granny inspired onesies. Free food ticket for all participants. Snacks & hydration at finish for all participants. Race Parking: Look for signs for race day parking. Beneficiary: Proceeds from the race will support educational initiatives and programming benefiting our community partners:Growing RoomJordan High School Culinary Arts ProgramMicah's PromiseChattahoochee Valley Libraries Our Medical Partner is Valley Healthcare System. "A portion of the race proceeds will support educational initiatives and programming through The Mill District's community partners, helping children and families thrive through access to quality education and community resources." Our mission is to develop and implement creative community-based strategies to enhance economic opportunity, build healthy sustainable neighborhoods, and improve early childhood education in the Mill District. Our vision is for residents to have access to high quality education, quality affordable housing, and economic opportunity. We are resident-centered with a focus on growing a sense of community. More Information: https://themilldistrictinc.com/