ClayCo 'Til I Die 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location: Jonesboro, GA; 1055 Battlecreek Road, 30236
Featured distance: 5K
Type: RUN

At a glance

Run with pride in Clayton County, supporting local health initiatives and celebrating community spirit with music, vendors, and a finisher medal.

Fun
Competitive
For a Cause

Who it's for

Beginner Friendly
For a Cause
School & Youth Teams

Great for: beginners, cause-driven runners

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

The ClayCo 'Til I Die 5K Walk/Run celebrates community pride and promotes health and wellness in Clayton County. Presented by Lightweight Fitness in partnership with Nagel Law Firm, this event extends a mission to make fitness accessible and visible. Your participation directly supports vital health programming, free community bootcamps, school outreach, and youth fitness initiatives. It's more than a race; it's an opportunity to show Southside pride, enjoy crowd energy, music, and a vendor celebration, all while investing in a stronger, healthier community.

What to expect

Run or walk a 5K starting and finishing at Tara Stadium, including a stretch along Jester's Creek Trail.
Enjoy a lively finish line with music, crowd energy, and a full vendor celebration.
Receive a custom finisher medal (first 350) and a race t-shirt.

Standout details

Directly supports local health & community programs
Team registration discounts for groups of 5+
Custom finisher medal for first 350 participants
Kids 10 & Under race for free

Perks & features

Medal

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

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

The course

Rolling
Timed race

Vibe Check

Easygoing

5K distance, rolling area, typically mild weather

Rolling area

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

CLAYCO ’TIL I DIE 5K WALK/RUN

Presented by Lightweight Fitness In Partnership with Nagel Law Firm

Location and Race Start April 25, 2026 Tara Stadium 1055 Battle Creek Rd, Jonesboro, GA 8:00 AM Official Start

CLAYTON COUNTY. THIS ONE IS FOR US.

Since 2017, Coach K & Lightweight Fitness gym has been building real momentum in Clayton County through fitness training, free weekly run club, free bootcamps across the county, and community outreached Teacher Tone Up in local schools. We believe fitness should be accessible, visible, and part of the culture.

The Clayco ’Til I Die 5K WALK/RUN is an extension of that mission.

This race is about pride in where we’re from and bringing awareness to the health benefits of physical activity and mental wellness right here in Clayton County.

We will start outside Tara Stadium heading down Jester's Creek Trail and back with a race finish at the stadium with music, crowd energy, and a full vendor celebration.

This is more than a race. This is Southside pride in motion. REP YOUR CITY by signing up under MORROW, RIVERDALE, JONESBORO, FOREST PARK run groups for a discount.

OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

We are proud to host this event in partnership with Nagel Law Firm.

Danny Nagel has consistently invested in Clayton County by sponsoring youth sports teams, donating to local schools, funding scholarships, supporting nonprofit initiatives, and backing numerous community events.

Together, we are committed to building a stronger, healthier Clayton County.

HOW YOUR REGISTRATION MAKES AN IMPACT:

When you register, you are directly supporting continued health programming and community investment in Clayton County.

Free weekly run/walk club Free community bootcamps School outreach programs Youth fitness initiatives Holiday givebacks Community wellness events

TEAM REGISTRATION

Represent your gym, church, school, workplace, or family.

Teams of 5 or more get discounted race registration,

Team photo opportunity at the finish line.

REGISTRATION PRICING

$40 before March 15th

$50 dollars March 16th through April 15th

$55 after that with registration ending on April 23rd

Prices increase automatically at 11:59 PM on deadline dates.

Kids 10 & Under Free (no bib, t shirt or medal included)

RACE BIB & T SHIRT PICK UP

Early pick up will be held at Lightweight Fitness Gym the week of the race.

Lightweight Fitness 7572 Tara Boulevard Jonesboro, GA

Exact dates and times for early pickup will be emailed to all registered participants prior to race week. .

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

6:00 AM Race Parking Opens 7:15 AM Group warm up & stretch 7:45 AM Runners report to start line 8:00 AM 5K official start 9:15 AM Awards ceremony

Schedule subject to adjustment.

AWARDS

First 350 Finishers will receive custom ClayCo 'Til I Die Medal

Overall Male and Female winners

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION

Parking is available at Tara Stadium on a first come first serve basis .

Rideshare and Carpool is strongly encouraged.

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