Step Right Up for the Greatest Run on Earth!

 

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls... the circus is coming to downtown Calhoun!

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Join us for the 33rd Annual Bettye Butler Memorial Unity Run 5K, where community, fitness, fun, and philanthropy come together UNDER THE BIG TOP.

 

Whether you're chasing a personal record, walking with friends, pushing a stroller, or simply soaking in the carnival atmosphere, the Unity Run offers something for everyone. Enjoy festive costumes, community booths, food trucks, family activities, and an unforgettable evening celebrating what makes Gordon County such a special place to live.

 

Every registration and donation supports the mission of United Way of Gordon County, helping strengthen youth opportunities, improve health, promote financial stability, and build a stronger, more resilient community. Because United is the Way.

 

🏆 NEW! Community Cup Challenge:

This year, we're making the Unity Run more fun than ever! Create or join a Community Cup Team and invite your family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, church members, teammates, or civic group to participate together.

 

You don't have to be the fastest—you just have to bring your people together. Compete for awards including:

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🏆 Community Cup Champion

🎭 Best Team Spirit

🎪 Best Dressed Team

❤️ Top Fundraising Team

 

Because when we come together, everyone wins.

 

⏱ NEW! Chip Timing 

The Unity Run will now feature chip timing for a more accurate race experience.

 

Your official race time begins when you cross the starting line timing mat—not when the starting horn sounds.

 

Important: Participants must cross the starting line by 6:35 PM to receive an official chip time.

 

📅 RACE DAY EVENT SCHEDULE

5:00 PM         Sponsor Booths & Food Trucks Open

6:00 PM         Race Day Registration Closes

6:05 PM         Best Dressed Contest

6:15 PM         Runners Report to the Starting Line (South King Street)

6:30 PM         33rd Annual Unity Run Begins. Chip Timing: Participants must cross the start line by 6:35 PM to receive an official race time.

7:15 PM         Best Booth Award

7:30 PM         Race Awards Ceremony

8:30 PM         Sponsor Booths & Food Trucks Close

 

Register Today! Don't miss one of Gordon County's favorite community traditions! Whether you're running, walking, creating a Community Cup Team, volunteering, or cheering from the sidelines, there's a place for everyone Under the Big Top. Register today and join us for an evening of fun, community, and purpose. Step Right Up. Lace Up for Good.

 

United is the Way.

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❤️ Why We Run

For 33 years, the Unity Run has been more than a race—it's been a celebration of what happens when a community comes together.

Every step taken, every sponsorship secured, every volunteer who gives their time, and every dollar raised helps strengthen Gordon County.

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Proceeds from the Unity Run support the work of United Way of Gordon County, investing in local programs and initiatives that create opportunities for children, families, seniors, and neighbors. From expanding access to literacy through United We Read to supporting trusted nonprofit partners, your participation helps build a healthier, stronger, and more connected community.

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Whether you're chasing a personal best, walking with your family, cheering from the sidelines, or creating a Community Cup Team, you're making a difference.

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Because every mile brings hope.
Every finish line brings opportunity.
And every person who joins us helps move Gordon County forward.

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We're not just running a race. We're running toward a stronger Gordon County.

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