Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the race held?
The race takes place at and around the Covington Family YMCA, 2140 Newton Drive Covington GA 30014. The start line is in front of the Y on Newton Drive. The race route travels through historic downtown Covington. Several well-known tv and movie filming locations are along the race routes. Visit the races pages for specifics locations. The finish line for all races is on Legion Field, which is right behind the Y (accessible via Mill Street and via stairs behind the Y). Stick around for the Post-Race Festival featuring live music, free food, award ceremony, and giveaways.
What is included in race registration?
Registration includes:
- a t-shirt for each race except for the Tot Trot (can purchase separately)
- personalized race bib
- access to the Post-Race Festival featuring live music, free food, giveaways, and an award ceremony
- opportunity to earn finisher awards for age groups and overall winners
What is the purpose of this race?
The Covington Family YMCA is a non-profit organization. The Y hosts this race to raise money that helps to make Y programs accessible to everyone in our community. Your registration helps the Y provide financial assistance to kids and families in our community who need Y programs most.
What, when, and where is packet pickup?
Packet pickup is at the Covington Y beginning Friday, November 5th at 8am. Come by the Y to get your t-shirt and your race bib(s), along with parking information and to ask any questions you may have. If you can't make it on Friday, packets will be available race day morning beginning at 7am.
Where can I park?
You can park at the Newton County School Board Office, Sharp Stadium, or at the FBC parking garage by the Covington Square. If you choose the parking garage, you can use the Cricket Frog Trail to walk to the Y.
The race takes place at and around the Covington Family YMCA, 2140 Newton Drive Covington GA 30014. The start line is in front of the Y on Newton Drive. The race route travels through historic downtown Covington. Several well-known tv and movie filming locations are along the race routes. Visit the races pages for specifics locations. The finish line for all races is on Legion Field, which is right behind the Y (accessible via Mill Street and via stairs behind the Y). Stick around for the Post-Race Festival featuring live music, free food, award ceremony, and giveaways.
What is included in race registration?
Registration includes:
- a t-shirt for each race except for the Tot Trot (can purchase separately)
- personalized race bib
- access to the Post-Race Festival featuring live music, free food, giveaways, and an award ceremony
- opportunity to earn finisher awards for age groups and overall winners
What is the purpose of this race?
The Covington Family YMCA is a non-profit organization. The Y hosts this race to raise money that helps to make Y programs accessible to everyone in our community. Your registration helps the Y provide financial assistance to kids and families in our community who need Y programs most.
What, when, and where is packet pickup?
Packet pickup is at the Covington Y beginning Friday, November 5th at 8am. Come by the Y to get your t-shirt and your race bib(s), along with parking information and to ask any questions you may have. If you can't make it on Friday, packets will be available race day morning beginning at 7am.
Where can I park?
You can park at the Newton County School Board Office, Sharp Stadium, or at the FBC parking garage by the Covington Square. If you choose the parking garage, you can use the Cricket Frog Trail to walk to the Y.