Smooth Running 5K Endurance Challenge
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (September 19, 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 Smooth Running 5K Endurance Challenge is a 12-hour lap event on St. Simons Island, Georgia, taking place on September 18, 2027, and listed as a 5K (3.1 miles) with a 7:00 a.m. start. Participants can start at any time during the scheduled hours and complete multiple laps on shaded, paved trails.
Every finisher receives a commemorative medal and T-shirt, and special awards go to the top male and female participants who cover the most distance.
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Races nearby
Other upcoming races around St. Simons.
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Miracle League of the Golden Isles 5K
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Run Jekyll
Jan 16, 2027 · Jekyll Island, GA · 6 mi away
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