Chicopee Woods WildRUN
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Gainesville, GA
- 2125 Elachee Drive, 30504
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Explore the beautiful Chicopee Woods on a trail run that supports nature education, featuring a suspension bridge and rolling, pine-needle-covered trails.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
For a CauseDiscover the Chicopee Woods WildRUN, a trail race offering 7-mile and 3-mile options through the beautiful Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve. This event is held in partnership with the Elachee Nature Science Center, supporting their mission of environmental education and conservation. Runners will experience diverse terrain, including rhododendron groves, creek crossings, and a unique 140-foot suspension bridge. A dedicated kids' trail race is also available, making it an inviting experience for all ages.
What to expect
- Run through diverse terrain including rhododendron groves and creek crossings.
- Experience the unique thrill of traversing a 140-foot suspension bridge.
- Kids can join a short trail race loop around the nature preserve.
Standout details
- 140ft suspension bridge crossing
- Partnership with Elachee Nature Science Center
- Kids trail race available
- Discounted Elachee membership opportunity
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Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 0.5 Miles
Sat, Jun 27, 8:15 AM EDT · From $16.90
Opens Jan 1, 2026, 5:00 AM EST · Closes Jun 27, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
- 3 Miles
Sat, Jun 27, 8:10 AM EDT · From $38.10
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Apr 2, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 7 Miles
Sat, Jun 27, 8:00 AM EDT · From $48.70
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Mar 31, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Vibe Check
Steady Effort
Steady EffortTrail + rolling terrain, warm-day exposure
- Mostly trail
- Rolling area
- Warm season
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Trail
- Rolling
- Timed race
From the organizer
In partnership with Elachee Nature Science Center. This event offers a 7 mile and 3 mile trail race through the trails of the Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve. You'll pass through rhododendron groves, across creeks, traverse a 140ft suspension bridge, and climb the rolling pine needle covered trails to the finish. This is truly a fast and fun classic trail race with something for everyone! In addition, bring your little ones for a kids trail race (chaperones allowed) on a short loop around the nature preserve.
3Hr Cutoff for the 7 mile race. Email us if you'd like an earlier start. info@summitrunco.com
The Elachee Nature Science Center promotes environmental understanding through education and conservation by getting children outside, by creating bridges between people and nature, and by caring for Chicopee Woods so that it is accessible to our community now and into the future.
*A parking pass is required to enter Chicopee Woods.* As part of your race registration, you will have the opportunity to purchase an Elachee membership at a significant discount, which includes an annual parking pass. In addition, new membership purchases will receive guaranteed priority parking near the start/finish line. Non-members will be required to use overflow parking and/or a shuttle service.
We know you'll love these trails and will want to keep coming back for more! Team Summit will host TWO group trail runs prior to the race for you to preview the race course.
Group Trail Run Dates Coming soon!
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