The Cherokee Chase 5K and Fun Run

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Date 01 May, 2027
Races 2 distances
Entry fee $20.00 – $25.00
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The Cherokee Chase 5K and Fun Run

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 hope 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 13th 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 

  • Set up an exhibit table/booth to distribute promotional items at event. (This is a great way to come out and meet potential customers and tell them about your business.)
  • 2 Free Race Registrations
  • 2 Free T-Shirts
  • Company logo on social media promotions for race
  • Company name and logo on race t-shirt
  • Company logo on race website
  • Opportunity to contribute business items to Race Packet

Silver Package: $300.00 

  • Set up an exhibit table/booth to distribute promotional items at event. (This is a great way to come out and meet potential customers and tell them about your business.)
  • Company logo on social media promotions for race
  • Company name and logo on race t-shirt
  • Company logo on race website
  • Opportunity to contribute business items to Race Packet 

Races offered

01May

Cherokee Chase 5K

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$25.00
01May

Cherokee Fun Run

Running

Distance
1.6K
Start time
09:00
Entry fee
$20.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for May in Canton.

Temperature15.4° / 25.5°
Feels like14.9° / 24.9°
Sunshine hours10h 0m
Rainfall5.1 mm
Snowfall—
Wind9.7 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity74.8%
Max UV indexHigh (6.0)
Sweat lossHigh
Course conditionsHard and dry surface
Sunrise06:35
Sunset20:32

About 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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