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The Cherokee Chase 5K and Fun Run

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calendar_today 02 May, 2026

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sell $20.00 – $25.00

About the Event

The 4th annual Cherokee Chase – presented by Cherokee Christian Schools, is a 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run held at Etowah River Park in Canton, GA.  We ahope you can join us for Race Day! 

RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE ON RACE MORNING VIA QR CODE. CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD ONLY. 

Race Proceeds will benefit the CCS Athletic Department. 

Don't forget... if you register for the 5K, you will be entered to win 1 of 5 raffle prizes! These prizes are provided by local vendors. Come out and enjoy offerings from local vendors, bounce houses, and a fun family day in the sun!

 Chip timing provided by Elite Race Timing

Race Day Schedule:

Race Day: Saturday, May 2nd, 2026

Location: Etowah River Park: 600 Brown Industrial Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114

        o    6:45-7:45am - Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup

        o   8:00am – 5K  

        o   8:50am – Awards/ Raffle

        o   9:00 – Fun Run

* Please be advised, any registration after April 20th will not be guaranteed a T-shirt  

Award Info and Categories 

The top overall Male and Female will receive a plaque and a medal. 
The 1st-3rd place runners in each age group below will receive a medal.
10 and under
11 to 14
15 to 19
20 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59
60 to 69 
70 and over

Sponsorship Information: 

Gold Package: $400.00 

Silver Package: $300.00 

Races Offered

Cherokee Chase 5K

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$25.00

Cherokee Fun Run

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$20.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Canton.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 15.4° / 25.6°
wb_sunny 15.1° / 25.3°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 9.7 /
water_drop 74.8%

About Canton

Learn more about the host city, Canton.

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Canton is a city in and the county seat of Cherokee County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 22,958, up from 7,709 in 2000.

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