Run Wild for Nature: “Born to Be Wild” 5K/10K/Fun Run Coming to Coweta County January 31, 2026

COWETA COUNTY, GA — Get ready to run wild with Flint the River Otter! The Born to Be Wild 5K/10K/Fun Run is coming to McGuffey Nature Center at the Coweta County Fairgrounds on Saturday, January 31, 2026—and it’s more than just a race. It’s a celebration of community, conservation, and the natural beauty of Coweta County.

Hosted by Southern Conservation Trust (SCT), in partnership with Coweta County and Soleroots Racing, the event invites runners and families of all ages to lace up and make a difference. Proceeds from the race will go directly toward environmental education programs and local conservation efforts—supporting hands-on learning, land preservation, and wildlife protection across Coweta County.

“If there was ever a time to invest in environmental education and conservation here in Coweta County, it’s now,” said Chris Doane, President and CEO of the Southern Conservation Trust. “Events like this bring people together around a shared goal—to ensure that future generations can experience and learn from the wild spaces we cherish today.”

Whether you’re chasing a new personal best in the 10K, cruising through the 5K, or joining your kids for the Fun Run, every step you take helps protect and enhance Coweta County’s natural spaces.

Families will love the festive atmosphere. Kids are encouraged to dress up as their favorite SCT mascot, and each registered child will receive either a “Flint the Otter” plushie or an event T-shirt as a keepsake. And don’t be surprised if you spot Flint the River Otter himself cheering you across the finish line!

Join us for a wild day of fun, fitness, and giving back to the environment—because together, we can keep Coweta County’s wild places thriving.

Event Details:
Location: McGuffey Nature Center, Coweta County Fairgrounds
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
Events: 5K, 10K, and Fun Run
Registration: https://www.sctlandtrust.org/born-to-be-wild

Thank you to our event sponsors—Fulton & Kozak, G&F Southeast Distributors, and the Newnan Times-Herald / Newnan-Coweta Magazine—for their generous support. Their contributions, along with those of our dedicated donors, make it possible for the Southern Conservation Trust to continue elevating nature through exceptional stewardship. Conservation is vital to the future of Coweta, Fayette County, Georgia, and beyond. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, visit www.sctlandtrust.org/born-to-be-wild or contact Chris Doane, President & CEO, at chris@sctlandtrust.org.



About the Southern Conservation Trust
The Southern Conservation Trust (SCT) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to elevating nature through exceptional stewardship. Managing and conserving over 65,000 acres across the Southeast, SCT provides public nature areas, environmental education, and conservation programs that connect people with the outdoors and protect the places we love.