Register for the 17th Annual Lake Spivey Road Race in Jonesboro, Georgia

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Runners, walkers and families are invited to participate in the 17th Annual Lake Spivey Road Race on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Jonesboro, Georgia.

Presented by Clayton County Parks and Recreation and the Lake Spivey community, this annual Clayton County tradition offers a 5K run/walk, a challenging 15K road race and a free Kids’ Fun Run for children ages 10 and younger.

Event Details

📅 Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026

📍 Location: Lake Spivey Recreation Center

📍 Address: 2300 Walt Stephens Road, Jonesboro, GA 30236

⏰ Event hours: 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Runners, walkers and families are invited to participate in the 17th Annual Lake Spivey Road Race on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Jonesboro, Georgia. Presented by Clayton County Parks and Recreation and the Lake Spivey community, this annual Clayton County tradition offers a 5K run/walk, a challenging 15K road race and a free Kids’ Fun Run for children ages 10 and younger. Event Details 📅 Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026 📍 Location: Lake Spivey Recreation Center 📍 Address: 2300 Walt Stephens Road, Jonesboro, GA 30236 ⏰ Event hours: 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Race Schedule * 7:00 a.m.: Race-day registration and packet pickup for 15K participants * 7:30 a.m.: Race-day registration and packet pickup for 5K participants * 8:00 a.m.: 15K race begins * 8:30 a.m.: 5K race begins * 8:30 a.m.: Kids’ Fun Run begins for children ages 10 and younger The 5K is a 3.1-mile run or walk, while the more challenging 15K covers 9.3 miles through the neighborhoods surrounding Lake Spivey and Lake Jodeco. Both courses finish near Clayton County International Park. Registration Fees * 5K: $34.09 * 15K: $39.44 * Kids’ Fun Run: Free for children ages 10 and younger All registered 5K and 15K runners and walkers will receive an official race shirt. Shirts are not guaranteed for participants who register after September 19, 2026. Awards will be presented to qualifying age-group winners and overall Masters winners. Register online at: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/139626/2026-lake-spivey-road-race For additional event information, visit: https://www.claytoncountyga.gov/events/registration-open-lake-spivey-road-race-2026/ You may also contact Clayton County Parks and Recreation at 770-477-3766 or visit https://www.claytonparks.com. Whether you are an experienced distance runner, a casual walker, a family looking for an active weekend outing or someone working toward a new fitness goal, the Lake Spivey Road Race offers an exciting way to get moving and connect with the Clayton County community. 📸 Attending the race? Share your photos, accomplishments and favorite community moments in the Best of Clayton County Community Gallery at www.bestofclaytoncounty.com/bethebestgallery. ❤️ Love Clayton County? Show your community pride by visiting our shop at www.bestofclaytoncounty.com/shop.

Race Schedule

7:00 a.m.: Race-day registration and packet pickup for 15K participants
7:30 a.m.: Race-day registration and packet pickup for 5K participants
8:00 a.m.: 15K race begins
8:30 a.m.: 5K race begins
8:30 a.m.: Kids’ Fun Run begins for children ages 10 and younger

The 5K is a 3.1-mile run or walk, while the more challenging 15K covers 9.3 miles through the neighborhoods surrounding Lake Spivey and Lake Jodeco. Both courses finish near Clayton County International Park.

Registration Fees

5K: $34.09
15K: $39.44
Kids’ Fun Run: Free for children ages 10 and younger

All registered 5K and 15K runners and walkers will receive an official race shirt. Shirts are not guaranteed for participants who register after September 19, 2026. Awards will be presented to qualifying age-group winners and overall Masters winners.

https://raceroster.com/events/2026/139626/2026-lake-spivey-road-race

For additional event information, visit:

https://www.claytoncountyga.gov/events/registration-open-lake-spivey-road-race-2026/

You may also contact Clayton County Parks and Recreation at 770-477-3766 or visit https://www.claytonparks.com.

Whether you are an experienced distance runner, a casual walker, a family looking for an active weekend outing or someone working toward a new fitness goal, the Lake Spivey Road Race offers an exciting way to get moving and connect with the Clayton County community.

📸 Attending the race? Share your photos, accomplishments and favorite community moments in the Best of Clayton County Community Gallery at www.bestofclaytoncounty.com/bethebestgallery.

❤️ Love Clayton County? Show your community pride by visiting our shop at www.bestofclaytoncounty.com/shop.