The 4th Annual Paladin Pacer features a NEW 5K course completely on Pinecrest Academy's beautiful 68-acre campus. Be ready for pavement, scenic dirt trails, grass, and HILLS! While not likely the best opportunity for a PR time, this is guaranteed to be one of the most fun courses close to home. The 1 Mile kids run includes three laps around the school driveway so parents can support their little Olympians throughout the race. The competition can be friendly or fierce (you'll have your choice of both) as you run or walk with so many athletes, teachers, priests, missionaries and neighbors. Pinecrest cheerleaders along the course promise to boost your energy just when you need it. And we're looking for a repeat of 2022's EPIC costume contest! You don't want to miss this awesome race that is fast-becoming one of Forsyth's favorite traditions.

Event details and schedule

Schedule:

• Now: Registration open at early bird pricing!
• February 18 - price increase
• February 22 @midnight - online registration closes
• Friday, February 24, 11am-6pm - OPTIONAL pre-race packet pick-up at Big Peach Running Company in Cumming (5485 Bethelview Rd. Ste. 430) On-site registration available.
• Saturday, February 25, 7am - Race day registration and packet pick-up available at Pinecrest Academy Lower School Gym
• 8:00 am - 5K trail run/walk start
• 8:55 am - 1 Mile kids run start

NOTE the 5K is now a TRAIL race, so be ready for some off-roading and watch your footing!

Arrive early on race day! Parking details will be sent the week of February 19.

Awards for overall male/female and top 3 male/female finishers in each age group: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over. Finisher prizes for all 1 Mile runners.

All participants registered by Monday, February 13th will receive a race t-shirt. Registrations on or after Tuesday, February 14th will be subject to availability of shirts and will not be guaranteed a t-shirt.

Award for BEST COSTUME!