Okefenokee Swamp Run - 1 Mile
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External Event
Distance
1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
REGISTER BEFORE MIDNIGHT on Thursday, 3/11 to guarantee a shirt. Date: Saturday, March 20, 2027 Time: Packet Pick Up - 8:00 am | 10k Trail Run - 9:00 am | 1 Mile Fun Run - 10:30 am | 10k Awards - 10:45 am Location: Okefenokee Swamp Park | Waycross, Georgia Join us for a cross-country adventure at the 50th Annual Swamp Run, held at Okefenokee Swamp Park in Waycross. One of the longest continuously running races in South Georgia, this beloved event invites runners to experience a mostly dirt, trail-style course. The race begins and ends inside Okefenokee Swamp Park—yes, with indoor bathrooms at the start and finish. Expect natural terrain, wide-open scenery, and a course that rewards both effort and curiosity. Please leave pets and service dogs at home for this race.
Typical conditions
For events around March 2027 in Waycross, GA, United States: Typical spring conditions in this region — mornings can still be cool; confirm start-time guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Waycross, GA, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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Also in this race
- Mar 20, 2027 · 9:00 AM
- Mar 20, 2027 · 10:30 AM (this one)
