AWARE Wildlife Night Owl 5K
Sat, May 30, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
- Featured distance
- 5K
- Type
- Run
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Race feel
Support wildlife rehabilitation with a unique 5K run/walk at Panola Mountain State Park, featuring animal encounters and a welcoming atmosphere.
- Fun
- Quirky
- For a Cause
Fun
Quirky
For a CauseThe Night Owl 5K invites you to run or walk through Panola Mountain State Park, just outside of Atlanta. This unique event is a fundraiser for AWARE, dedicated to rehabilitating injured and orphaned native Georgia wildlife and educating the public. You'll have the special opportunity to meet non-releasable AWARE animals, who will be there to cheer you on and pose for photos. It's a welcoming experience for all ages and skill levels, with many participants choosing to walk.
What to expect
- Enjoy a 5K run or walk in Panola Mountain State Park.
- Meet and take pictures with non-releasable AWARE wildlife.
From the organizer
The Night Owl 5K is a run/walk through Panola Mountain State Park, just outside of Atlanta, with all proceeds benefitting AWARE's mission of wildlife rehabilitation and education! We accept injured and orphaned native Georgia wildlife, like an owl hit by a car or a baby opossum that lost its mom. We heal their wounds if they're injured, raise them up if they're orphaned, always with the goal of returning them to the wild. On race day, non-releasable AWARE wildlife will be there to cheer you on from the sidelines and greet you at the start/finish. You'll get pictures with the animals, a t-shirt, a chance to win medals, and more. About half our participants walk, so it's suitable for runners/walkers of all ages and skill levels. Hope to see you there!
