John Cox Memorial 5k Run
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (July 25, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
The John Cox Memorial 5k Run in Athens is a 5K (3.1 miles) held on July 24, 2027, with an 8:00 a.m. start. It honors John Cox, a father, grandfather and respected coach.
Proceeds from the race support the track and field and cross-country athletes of Concord University.
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