2026 Southern Food Series

Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 5:24 PM EDT

Location: Jekyll Island, GA; Camp Jekyll, 550 South Beachview Drive, 31527
Type: RUN

At a glance

A charming 4K race series on Jekyll Island, supporting 4-H, with fun Southern food themes and points for competitive runners.

Fun
Competitive
Quirky
For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

The 2026 Southern Food Series invites you to Jekyll Island, Georgia, for a unique running experience. Participate in up to four 4K races, each playfully named after Southern food favorites like Shrimp, Grits, Green Eggs, and Ham. This event supports 4-H, allowing you to contribute to a good cause while enjoying the flat course at Camp Jekyll. Runners can earn points towards the Clover Glove and Black Bag Race Series. Pre-register for a collectible shirt and guaranteed meal.

What to expect

Run up to four distinct 4K races over two days, each with a delightful Southern food theme.
Contribute to 4-H with your participation on the flat course at Camp Jekyll.
Pre-registered runners receive a collectible shirt and a guaranteed meal.

Standout details

Southern Food Series theme
Support for 4-H
Points for race series
Multiple 4K races

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

4K
Sat, Apr 11, 5:24 PM EDT · From $14.19
Opens Nov 30, 2025, 10:11 AM EST · Closes Apr 10, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
4K
Sat, Apr 11, 6:14 PM EDT · From $14.19
Opens Nov 30, 2025, 12:49 PM EST · Closes Apr 10, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
4K
Sun, Apr 12, 7:34 AM EDT · From $14.19
Opens Dec 1, 2025, 12:49 PM EST · Closes Apr 11, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

+ 1 more option

4K
Sun, Apr 12, 8:24 AM EDT · From $14.19
Opens Nov 30, 2025, 5:46 PM EST · Closes Apr 11, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

The course

Flat
Timed race

From the organizer

2026 Southern Food Series

550 South Beachview Dr., Jekyll Island, GA or Home Run Run

Support 4-H as you run races at Camp Jekyll. Earn points for four races in two series: the Clover Glove Race Series and the Black Bag Race Series. The four races (Shrimp 4K, Grits 4K, Green Eggs 4K, and Ham 4K) will be run on Jekyll Island. These races are IN PERSON only. Pre-registered runners will receive one collectable shirt if running at least two races and pre-registered by March 23, 2026.

Schedule:

April 11, Shrimp 4K (5:24 pm)

April 11, Grits 4K (6:14 pm)

April 12, Green Eggs 4K (7:34 am)

April 12, Ham 4K, 8:24 am)

Fees: $12.44 per race

Shrimp 4K

Grits 4K

Green Eggs 4K

Ham 4K

To be guaranteed shirt and meal - register no later than March 23, 2025. Race day registration accepted. No shirts available or meals guaranteed with race day registration.

Questions: boryles@gmail.com or rkeel@mindspring.com

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