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Ellijay Mushrooms Fungi 5K Run ThRoo the Roo

Sat May 18, 2024 Ellijay, GA 30540 US Directions

Events

Most scenic 5K in Georgia! Timed Race

5K

9:00AM EDT - 12:00PM EDT
Untimed 2-mile walk/run

Fun Run

9:00AM EDT - 12:00PM EDT

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.ellijaymushrooms.com/.

Place

1971 Old Flat Branch Road,
Ellijay, GA US 30540

Description

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

You can still register in person at date/times below:

T-SHIRT & BIB# PICK-UP/IN-PERSON REGISTRATION for 5K and Fun Run: Each participant can pick up their own or for someone else

Where/When:

Ellijay Mushroom Farm Store 2269 Old Flat Branch Rd, Ellijay, GA 30540

Friday- 5/17 5:30pm-7:00pm

OR

Where/When:

Ellijay Mushroom Farm 1971 Old Flat Branch Rd Ellijay, GA 30540

Saturday - 5/18 7:45am-8:55am


Starting and finishing at the scenic Ellijay Mushrooms Farm in the shadow of Fort Mountain! We'll run on rural county roads and into the scenic Roo Winery property.

When done with the 5K enjoy a mushroom farm finish; complete with live music, 10oz of either shiitake or oyster mushrooms (bagged), 1- 12oz beer (21 and over) and mushroom au gratin. Mushroom Finisher medals, short sleeve dri-fit t-shirt for all participants! Awesome raffle prizes and age group awards! Proceeds will go to support local high school students.

Live music, mushrooms and wine until Noon! Event is rain or shine! Plenty of indoor space and outside tents should it be raining.

Anyone who signs up online (rather than in person) is eligible for 10 people private party with 2 glasses of complimentary wine/ beer per person at Roo Winery. Winner announced at awards ceremony after the race (don't have to be present to win).

Donate $30 to Give Back to Gilmer, the charity partner who supports underfunded high school programs in Gilmer (arts/music, etc) will receive $10 gift card from Ellijay Mushrooms. 

Race Contact Info

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Course Map

2024 Finisher Medal (wood)

2024 Shirt

Course Video

Directions

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