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Lake Chapman Trail Race 15K

Athens, United States • 15 Mar 2026

Event details

The Lake Chapman Trail Races take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Sandy Creek Park, 400 Bob Holman Road, Athens, GA 30607. The event offers two trail races:

  • 15K Trail Race
  • 5K Trail Race

Entry fees listed are $45 for the 15K and $25 for the 5K. Prices increase after October 31, 2025.

Course and awards

The courses start with a short initial road section. The 5K continues onto technical trail terrain. The 15K follows a full loop plus the Lakeside Loop Trail. The route includes lakeside sections and creek crossings. Course maps are provided by the organizer.

All finishers receive medals. There are also place awards for top finishers and age group awards. In dangerous weather the race may be postponed up to two hours or cancelled. If park trails are unusable, organizers will use modified course(s) within the park, with the modified course primarily on pavement if necessary. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Georgia Athens

Race information

Registration
15 km
15k Trail Race
5 km
5k Trail Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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