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Cherokee Bluff/Flowery Branch Trail Run 5K

Name: Cherokee Bluff/Flowery Branch Trail Run 5K
Start: 2026-08-08
End: 2026-08-08
Location: Flowery Branch

Flowery Branch, United States • 8 Aug 2026

Cherokee Bluff/Flowery Branch Trail Run 5K

The 3rd Annual Cherokee Bluff/Flowery Branch community 5K is organized to support the Cherokee Bluff and Flowery Branch high school cross country programs. All proceeds from the event directly benefit those teams by helping provide resources for the season.

The race uses the Cherokee Bluff High School campus cross country course. The course is described as scenic and well marked and is located at Cherokee Bluff High School, 6603 Spout Springs Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542.

Event options and registration details:

5K Run/Walk : registration fee $30; registration May 7 to Aug 4, 2026.
1 Mile Fun Run : free; registration May 7 to Aug 8, 2026.

The event is community focused and centers on supporting local student-athletes through fundraising tied to race entries. The setting on the school cross country course means participants use a route maintained for high school cross country activity. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Georgia Flowery Branch

Race information

Registration

5 km

5k Run/walk

1 Mile Fun Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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