Lake Chapman Trail Race 15K

Athens, United States • 15 Mar 2026

Event Overview

The Lake Chapman Trail Race is a trail running event held on March 15, 2026 at Sandy Creek Park in Athens, Georgia. The event offers two distance options: a 5K and a 15K. Both races start at the same time.

Course Information

The course takes place on trails near a lake, featuring lakeside views and creek crossings. The park opens at 8:00 AM. Both the 5K and 15K courses begin with a short road section before entering the trails. The 15K route consists of more than a full loop of the Lakeside Loop Trail.

Additional Details

All finishers receive a medal. There are also awards for top finishers and age group winners. The event has prizes from HOKA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

15 km
15k Trail Race
5 km
5k Trail Race
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