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Run for the Rhodos 5K

Name: Run for the Rhodos 5K
Start: 2026-04-25
End: 2026-04-25
Location: Hiawassee

Hiawassee, Georgia, United States

calendar_today 25 Apr, 2026

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sell $35.00

About the Event

Run for the Rhodos is a unique, blossoming event presented by Hamilton Gardens of the entertainment rich Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds nestled in exceptionally scenic Hiawassee, Georgia.

This runner/walker friendly 5K experience offers racers a woodland trail course that immerses you in our ravishing Rhododendron Garden while in its full bloom splendor!

The proceeds from your participation in our 2026 Rhodo Fest garden run will support Hamilton Garden's on-going mission to FUEL NATURE!

All participants registered before April 8, 2026, will receive a Rhodo Race Tee featuring BUZZ bee!

Honorary Finisher Awards

1st finishing Male, Female, and Master's Finisher (65 years and older)

A Hiawassee, Georgia Local Love basket filled to the rim with goodies.

1st Child Finisher Male and Female (12 years of age or younger)

A Hiawassee, Georgia Local Love basket with a 1 all day Carnival Pass for the Georgia Mountain Fair!

You run and/or walk for the Rhodos and cross the finish line...you will get a prize as well.

Races Offered

Run for the Rhodos 5K

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:00

sell

$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Hiawassee.

thermostat Temperature

9.3° / 20.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

7.1° / 17.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 26m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.0 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

70.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:01

nightlight Sunset

20:07

About Hiawassee

Learn more about the host city, Hiawassee.

Hiawassee is the county seat of Towns County, Georgia, United States. The population was 981 at the 2020 census. Its name is derived from the Cherokee—or perhaps Creek—word Ayuhwasi, which means meadow, Hiawassee is also known in the novel "Restart" by Gordon Korman.

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Run for the Rhodos 5K

About the Event

Run for the Rhodos is a unique, blossoming event presented by Hamilton Gardens of the entertainment rich Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds nestled in exceptionally scenic Hiawassee, Georgia.

This runner/walker friendly 5K experience offers racers a woodland trail course that immerses you in our ravishing Rhododendron Garden while in its full bloom splendor!

The proceeds from your participation in our 2026 Rhodo Fest garden run will support Hamilton Garden's on-going mission to FUEL NATURE!

All participants registered before April 8, 2026, will receive a Rhodo Race Tee featuring BUZZ bee!

Honorary Finisher Awards

1st finishing Male, Female, and Master's Finisher (65 years and older)

A Hiawassee, Georgia Local Love basket filled to the rim with goodies.

1st Child Finisher Male and Female (12 years of age or younger)

A Hiawassee, Georgia Local Love basket with a 1 all day Carnival Pass for the Georgia Mountain Fair!

You run and/or walk for the Rhodos and cross the finish line...you will get a prize as well.