The Sparrow - Flowery Branch, GA

Griffin, United States • 7 Feb 2026

Event overview

The Sparrow is a looped trail running event held Saturday, Feb 7, 2026, in Griffin, GA at 287 Jordan Hill Rd. The event offers two time-based races: a 6 hour race and a 3 hour race. The event moved to this Griffin location for a trail course around a lake.

Course and on-course services

The course is an approximately 2 mile loop of smooth single-track trail. Most of the loop is described as easy and rolling. There will be a central aid station offering typical ultrarunning foods, with efforts to provide options for different dietary preferences. Participants may bring their own fuel and hydration and set up a tent at the aid area.

Race offerings, swag and policies

All registrants will receive a Sparrow t-shirt; the deadline to be guaranteed a shirt is January 20. Participants who cover more than 50K in the 6 hour race or more than 25K in the 3 hour race receive a raffle ticket for sponsor prizes. A co-race director with a background in ultrarunning counseling offers mental health and wellness support for interested runners. Registration closes on Wed, Feb 4 (local time). The refund policy allows a 100% refund until three months before the race date; after that point no refunds are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

6 hr
6 Hour Race
3 hr
3 Hour Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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