2026 Vidalia Onion Run

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

Location: Vidalia, GA; Downtown Vidalia, 101 E. 1st St., 30474
Type: RUN

Official registration

At a glance

Run for time or fun at the Vidalia Onion Run, featuring competitive 10K/5K races and a family-friendly 1-mile option.

Fun
Competitive

Who it's for

Beginner Friendly

Great for: beginners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the 2026 Vidalia Onion Run in Vidalia, GA, offering 10K, 5K, and a 1-mile Fun Run and Walk. This event caters to both competitive runners and those looking for a relaxed experience. The 5K and 10K courses feature chipped timing, aid stations, and competitive awards for top finishers across various age groups, including cash prizes for breaking course records. Younger participants in the 1-mile Fun Run receive finisher ribbons. All registered runners receive a commemorative event shirt.

What to expect

Chipped timing for 5K and 10K runners.
Aid stations with water, fluids, and portajohns on 5K/10K courses.
Awards for top overall and age group finishers, plus cash prizes for course records.

Standout details

Cash prizes for breaking course records
Chipped timing for 5K and 10K
Commemorative event shirt
Aid stations with water and electrolyte drinks

Perks & features

Awards

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.

Distances & registration

3 options

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

1 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 8:15 AM EDT · From $22.20
Opens Jan 24, 2026, 7:01 AM EST · Closes Feb 14, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
5K
Sat, Apr 25, 7:00 AM EDT · From $38.10
Opens Jan 22, 2026, 7:01 PM EST · Closes Feb 14, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
10K
Sat, Apr 25, 7:00 AM EDT · From $48.70
Opens Jan 23, 2026, 7:01 PM EST · Closes Feb 14, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

The course

Rolling
Timed race

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

warm-day exposure

10K distance, rolling area, typically mild weather

Rolling area
Warm season

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

From the organizer

RACE DAY: APRIL 25th, 2026

Please note - any registrations after April 3rd are not guaranteed the chosen shirt size during registration. Shirts will be given on a first come, first serve basis for registrations after April 3rd.

Online registration closes for all runs on April 22nd at 11:59 pm. You can register IN PERSON for all the runs during Early Packet Pick Up on Friday and on race day.

⏰ RACE START TIMES ⏰

7:00 a.m. 10k Run, 5k Run and Walk

8:15 a.m. 1 mile Fun Run and Walk

(Please check back for up-to-date start times; start times are subject to change!)

👕 RUNNER SWAG 👕

Each registration will receive a commemorative 2026 Vidalia Onion Run shirt. Shirts may vary from race to race. Any registration after April 3rd is not guaranteed the chosen shirt size during registration. Shirts will be given on a first come, first serve basis for registrations after April 3rd.

🗺️ COURSE DETAILS 🗺️

All courses are posted on our registration website and the Vidalia Onion Run Facebook page (search @vidaliaonionrun).

The 5k and 10k runners will receive a chipped bib for timing.

The 5k and 10k courses will be marked with paint, signs, and traffic cones.

Participants who register for the 5k or 10k may also run or walk the 1 Mile Fun Run and Walk for no additional fee.

⛑️ AID STATIONS ⛑️

(5k and 10k Courses ONLY)

Water/fluid, aid stations, and portajohns will be available throughout the 5k and 10k courses.

Fruit and fluids (water and electrolyte beverages) will be provided at the finish line as well.

⏱️ TIMERS ⏱️

Timers will be stationed along the 5k and 10k courses.

🏅 AWARDS 🏅

The awards ceremony will begin around 8:30 a.m.

School-age children who finish the 1 mile fun run and walk will receive a finisher ribbon.

Overall Awards will be given for the top three female and top 3 male runners in 1 mile fun run.

Overall Awards will be given for the top three female and male runners in the 5k and 10k.

Awards for top three female and male runners in all age divisions in the 5k and 10k.

Age Groups: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, & 80 and Over.

💰 COURSE RECORDS 💰

Cash prizes will be given away for breaking records in the 5k and 10k races!

5k records Male - 17:18 by Juan Luna in 2024; Female - 19:22 by Kristen Arendt in 2018

✏️ RACE DAY REGISTRATION ✏️

Available for the 5k and 10k races until 6:45 a.m. and the 1 mile fun run until 8:00 a.m.

🐕 PETS & ANIMALS 🐕

While we love our furry runners as much as you, we ask that they stay home on race day. No pets, even on a leash, will be allowed while running the course or in

the finish line area, except for service animals on a leash.

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