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Paladin Pacer Trail Race

Cumming, United States • 6 Sep 2025

The Paladin Pacer 5K Trail Race is held in Cumming, Georgia on Pinecrest Academy’s 68-acre campus, offering a scenic mix of pavement, dirt trails, grass, and hills. The event features a 5K trail run, a 1-mile fun run for kids (three laps around the school driveway), and a Ghost Runner option by donation. The course emphasizes a fun, community-focused atmosphere, with Pinecrest cheerleaders and volunteers along the route.

All finishers receive medals, and top finishers in each age group are recognized. Early registrants are guaranteed a race T-shirt. The event draws students, teachers, missionaries, and neighbors, building a growing Forsyth County tradition. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Georgia Cumming

Race information

Registration
5 km
5k Trail Run
1 Mile Fun Run
Ghost Runner (donation Only - Not Running)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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