15May
5K
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 07:30
- Entry fee
- $35.00
RUN the RAILS in BUFORD
Buford,
Georgia,
United States
203 days left
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Date
15 May, 2027
Races
3 distances
Entry fee
$35.00
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Website
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RUN the RAILS in BUFORD
About the event
Get ready to lace up, hit the pavement, and run like the wind at the Run the Rails in Buford! Whether you’re a speed demon or just here for the good vibes, we’ve got a spot for you on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Mark your calendar, because this is one race you won’t want to miss!
Join us for the 37th Annual Historic Buford RUN the RAILS 10K and 5K Road Race supporting the Buford Athletic Club.
*RUN THE RAILS IS AN AJC PEACHTREE ROAD RACE QUALIFIER
T-shirts are guaranteed for all pre-registered participants and will be given to registrants on race day while supplies last.
Races offered
15May
10K
Running
- Distance
- 10K
- Start time
- 07:45
- Entry fee
- $35.00
15May
Phantom Runner
Running
- Distance
- Phantom Runner
- Start time
- 07:45
- Entry fee
- $35.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for May in Buford.
Temperature15.8° / 24.9°
Feels like15.2° / 24.4°
Sunshine hours9h 44m
Rainfall5.5 mm
Snowfall—
Wind10.6 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity75.4%
Max UV indexHigh (6.0)
Sweat lossHigh
Course conditionsHard and dry surface
Sunrise06:33
Sunset20:31
About Buford
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Buford is a city of 16,000 people (2019) in Metro Atlanta.
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