Smooth Running 5K Endurance Challenge

Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

Location: Saint Simons Island, GA; 1612 Frederica Rd, 31522
Type: RUN

At a glance

A unique endurance challenge on Saint Simons Island, offering flexible start times and a chance to run as many laps as you desire.

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The Smooth Running 5K Endurance Challenge on Saint Simons Island, GA, offers a unique, flexible running experience under beautiful oak trees. This event welcomes all levels, from those seeking a single 5K lap to seasoned runners aiming for a 12-hour endurance test. You can start anytime between 7 AM and 7 PM, completing as many laps as you wish. Top finishers with the most miles will earn special awards, while all participants receive a commemorative medal and shirt.

What to expect

Run anytime between 7 AM and 7 PM, completing one 5K lap or pushing your limits for up to 12 hours.
Enjoy paved trails under beautiful oak trees.
Aid stations provide water and snacks; a finisher's medal and shirt await all participants.

Standout details

Flexible start time (7 AM - 7 PM)
Run as many laps as you want
Awards for top mileage
Paved trails under oak trees

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The course

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From the organizer

For All Levels: Whether you're a seasoned runner or just want to enjoy a few laps on paved trails, under the beautiful oak trees of St. Simons Island, this event is for YOU!

🚨 How It Works:

• Run Anytime: You can join us at any time between 7 AM and 7 PM. (6:30 final lap) Run as many laps as you want – even if it’s just one, you're part of the action!

• Complete One Lap (5k) Get a Medal: Every participant who finishes a lap gets a commemorative finisher’s medal and shirt.

• Push Your Limits: Want to go for the entire 12 hours? Great! Run at your own pace and challenge yourself.

• Aid Stations: There will be a water point with snacks at the aid station at the start/finish. This is a self-supporting race, but there will be a Jimmy John’s and Smoothie King at the race start/finish.

🏆 Awards:

• Top 3 Kings & Queens: The top finishers with the most miles will be awarded special medals and exclusive prizes!

Packet Pickup: Friday Sept 18 at Smoothie King (1612 Frederica Rd) from 5-8pm or race day Sept 19 any time after 6am.

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