

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: BIG GAY 5K RUN & WALK
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 10:30 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: We Invite you to join us for the 2nd annual Big Gay 5K &amp; 1 mile Pride Stride!  The race will be held Saturday morning, March 21st, 2026 at 9:00 AM.  The 1 Mile Pride Stride walk will begin at 9:45 AM.

We are so proud and honored to host the Big Gay 5k again this year. Last year's turnout was phenomenal and far exceeded our expectations with an outstanding 286 participants. How many can we get this year?!?! This route is flat, fast, and fabulous. Let's get some community, competition, celebration, and connection!

This fundraiser is for Rome GA Pride. We are a nonprofit and any funds we raise directly help the local LGBTQIA+ community. We encourage people to show their Pride at the race!! We want it to be bright and fun so people can show their true colors and show their pride. Come be yourself in a safe space and get involved in the community. All are welcome to participate and, most importantly, have fun!
 
Race Registration Fees:
 
*$30 -- 5K -- Pre-Registration Entry Fee / $40 Day of Race
*$25 -- 1 Mile -- Pre-Registration Entry Fee / $35 Day of Race
 
PLEASE NOTE: T-shirt size is Guaranteed if you REGISTER by WEDN., March 11th.  (While registration will still remain open until Sun., March 15th, we simply cannot guarantee you get the shirt size you want beyond March 11th.)   Register EARLY!! 
 
WANT TO SUPPORT THE CAUSE but NOT RUN/WALK THE RACE??   Be 'Ghost Runner' and sign up that way.  No shirt, no problem.  DONATE to HELP.
 
Race Route / Start-Finish &amp; Parking:
 
* This USATF-Certified 5K Course is scenic and very fast, and meanders through the beautiful Oostanaula River Trails of Rome.
* There is plenty of parking near the race's start/finish area at Ridge Ferry Park (Dog Park side, north of RR tracks).
 
Race Day Schedule of Events:
 
7:30 AM Race Day Registration Opens
8:45 AM Race Day Registration Closes
9:00 AM 5K Start Time
9:45 AM 1Mi. Fun Run/Walk
10:15 AM Awards Presentation for 5K
 
Pre-Registration Packet Pick up:
 
Avoid the crowds and pickup your packet &amp; t-shirt at GoGo Running on Friday, March 20th from 10:00AM--6:00 PM.
Location:  1018 Martha Berry Blvd NE, Rome, GA 30165
 
5K Awards:

Awards will be given to the following:
Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Winners
Top Male Master and Top Female Master
Top Male Grandmaster and Top Female Grandmaster
Top 3 Male &amp; Female in the following Age Categories: 14-Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 &amp; Over
 
Top Overall Nonbinary Winner
Top Masters Nonbinary Winner
Top Grandmaster Nonbinary Winner
Top Nonbinary in the following Age Categories: 19-Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 &amp; Over

NOTE: There are no awards for the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk.  Just smiles.
 
Please note, this is a rain or shine event.
 
Professional Timing:
 
This race will be chip-timed by Wire2Wire Running, LLC using the latest RFID technology.  Results will be posted after the race www.wire2wirerunning.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rome/big-gay-5k-run-and-walk/200029113141011
- **Event Categories**: sports, nonprofit, marathons, contests, workshops, trips-adventures, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 357

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Rome/TheBigGay5K?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=rome-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Rome
- **state**: GA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Ridge Ferry Park
- **lat**: 34.266707992949
- **long**: -85.171658992767
- **full address**: Ridge Ferry Park, Ridge Ferry Park, Rome, GA 30161, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Rome Georgia Pride (https://allevents.in/org/rome-georgia-pride/21827916)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Ridge Ferry Park, Ridge Ferry Park, Rome, GA 30161, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Rome Georgia Pride
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, nonprofit, marathons, contests, workshops, trips-adventures, dog
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about BIG GAY 5K RUN & WALK ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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