New City Church presents Blueberry 5K held on June 3rd, 2023. This run is held in conjunction with the Georgia Blueberry Festival in Alma GA.
Early 5K registration is only $25 until April 30 and 5K Participants that register by May 9, 2023 will guaranteed a shirt in their size. Late Registration is $30 from May 1 to May 31, $35 on June 1 and 2 and $40 on race day, cash or checks only.
The 1 Mile entry fee is only $5 and runners receive a water bottle.
The 5k will start at 7:30 a.m. sharp. The 1 mile fun run starts at 8:15am.
There is also a First Responders Challenge run at 7:15am. Bacon County Sheriff's Dept vs Bacon County Fire vs Alma Police Dept. The winning department will display the traveling Victory Trophy until next year's showdown. First Responders will be expected to run the 1/2 mile race in uniform*
Firefighters - Turnout gear minus boots
Police - Full uniform with plates
Packet pickup begins at Friday June 2nd at New City Church (724 W 11th Street, Alma, GA 31510) from 6pm-8pm. Then Saturday June 3rd at First Baptist Church (201 N Church Street, Alma, GA 31510) from 530am-7am.
Bring your fastest shoes and best attitude! First place Overall Male and Female and first place in age groups will be awarded post race. Age groups are 12 and under, 13-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and older
Plan to hop on over to the Blueberry Pancake Breakfast (and blueberry syrup with homemede sausage) sponsored by the Alma Lions Club located at Lions Club House located on 4th Street at the old high school. 
Here are the routes for your review:
