Arbor Day 5K - Sugar Hill

Celebrate the beauty of nature and the joy of running at the Arbor Day 5K in Sugar Hill, GA! Set along the scenic Sugar Hill Greenway, this race offers a peaceful and picturesque course surrounded by the fresh sights and sounds of spring—perfect for runners and walkers of all levels.

The race kicks off at 8:00 AM, giving athletes a refreshing start to the day as they enjoy the tree-lined pathways and vibrant outdoor setting. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or simply soaking in the atmosphere, the Arbor Day 5K is a great way to connect with the community and the environment.

Every athlete will be treated to a race-themed shirt, and we’ll be recognizing excellence across the field with awards for the Top Three Male and Female Overall finishers, as well as Master, Grand Master, and Senior Master Overalls. Also, the top three athletes in each of the traditional five-year age groups will take home awards.

Come out, celebrate Arbor Day, and take strides through one of Sugar Hill’s most beautiful running routes!

Volunteering for this race can earn you a $50 Visa Gift Card.

Here's how it works: 1) You sign up to volunteer on the Volunteer page. 2) You recruit 3 (three) others - 15 years or older - to volunteer for this race and have them sign up on the Volunteer page and put Your Name when it asks who recruited them. 3) You and your recruits show up on race day and volunteer for the entire race. 4) After the race, if all qualifications are met, Five Star NTP will mail you your $50 Visa Gift card.

Get started by going to the Volunteer Page to sign up for this race.

Arbor Day 5K is currently accepting sponsors.

For more information, contact ccoan@cityofsugarhill.com

Regular Registration: (ends 04/18):

-5K: $30
-Virtual Races: $30

Late Registration: (ends 04/24):

-5K: $32.5

Race Day Registration:

-5K: $35

*All participants registered by 04/15 are guaranteed race swag in your size. Afterwards it's while supplies last.

April 15th

• Deadline for guaranteed shirt & size

April 25th

• 7:00 AM:  Race Day Check In Opens
• 8:00 AM:  Race Starts

We’re just across from the Eagle Theater on West Broad St. in Sugar Hill, GA and will be running on the Sugar Hill Greenway.  We'll be chip timing the start & finish.  Course Map

Water Stations

We will have Self-Serve water stations approximately every 1.5 miles. If you are wanting to run fast and not stop, you might want to bring your own personal hydration.

Pacing

Participants will need to finish with at least a 16 min/mile pace.

Awards to the top finishers as follows:

• Top 3 Overall M/F
• Top 3 Overall Masters M/F  (40 yrs+)
• Top 3 Overall Grand Master M/F  (50 yrs+)
• Top 3 Overall Senior Master M/F  (60 yrs+)
• Top 3 in each of the 5 year age groups (10 & Under through 80+

*All participants registered by 4/15 are guaranteed a shirt in your size.  Afterwards, shirts will be while supplies last. 

Grab your Family, Friends, Co-workers, and random strangers of the street to get a great discount, as well as some bonus swag.

• 5+ team members get $2.50 off each
• 11+ team members get $3.75 off each
• 21+ team members get $5.00 off each
• 51+ team members get $6.25 off each
• 100+ team members get $7.50 off each

Can't make it out to the event site on race day?

Still want to participate or support the cause and have a shot at an award? or maybe you saw the shirt and said:  "Sweet...I want one!"  Then the virtual race is for you.  Run when & where you want, just submit your time by end of Race Day.  We'll ship out virtual packages the Monday after event date! *Shipping available for continental US only.

New to Virtual Running?  Here's how it works:

Step 1

• Get excited, grab some friends and buddies to join you!  Sign up and register for the Miles for Mimosa's Virtual 5K!

Step 2

• Hydrate, grab your buddy (or not), and get ready to get moving!

Step 3

• Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want.   Please remember to be safe!

Step 4

• HAVE FUN!~
• Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route and use the hashtag #MilesforMimosas   #fivestarntp   #fivestarrunning

Step 5

• Submit your results online via your registration 
• You can submit your race time anytime until end of day.

Step 6

• View your Results Monday after the Event Date.

All participants will automatically earn (1) FREE entry into one of the 2026 Five Star Turkey Trots...see event website for more details.

Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike
conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.

All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.

Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants...there are no refunds in this case.

Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.

No COVID-19 Refunds.  If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided.  The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.