Born to be Wild

Newnan, United States • 12 Dec 2026

Born to Be Wild 5K/10K/Fun Run

Born to Be Wild is a community running event held at McGuffey Nature Center, Coweta County Fairgrounds in Newnan, Georgia on December 12, 2026. The event includes the following distances:

  • 5K
  • 10K
  • 1-mile Fun Run

Organizers listed for the event are Sole Roots Racing, Coweta County, and the Southern Conservation Trust. The event raises funds for conservation advocacy, land protection, and wildlife protection in the local community. The event is described as family friendly and features the Southern Conservation Trust mascot, Flint the River Otter; each registered child may choose either a Flint plush toy or an event T-shirt.

Awards are given to overall male and female finishers and to the top three finishers in age groups: 10 and under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over, plus Masters 40 and older.

Registration windows and fees are published for early, regular, and late periods with different entry fees for the 5K, 10K, and Fun Run. The event takes place rain or shine. If conditions make the venue unsafe, organizers will notify registrants and registrations may be converted to a tax-deductible donation with options for post-event T-shirt pickup. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10k
5 km
Fun Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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