Root & Rise WellFest 3-Mile Trail Race
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT
- Location
- Woodstock, GA
- Cherokee Outdoor Family YMCA, 201 E Bells Ferry Rd, 30189
- Featured distance
- 3 Miles
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Run beautiful trails, support CORE Community School, and enjoy a family-friendly WellFest with music, food, and workshops in Woodstock, GA.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Scenic
Festive
For a CauseWho it's for
- Family Friendly
Family FriendlyGreat for: families, cause-driven runners
Less ideal for: pure PR-chasing on a bare course
Join the Root & Rise 3-Mile Trail Race in Woodstock, GA, a family-friendly event supporting CORE Community School's mission to empower students. Run through the beautiful trails of the Cherokee Outdoor YMCA and then enjoy the Root & Rise WellFest. This festival features food trucks, live music, vendors, workshops, and guest speakers, offering a full day of community and fun for a great cause.
What to expect
- A 3-mile trail run on the scenic grounds of the Cherokee Outdoor YMCA.
- Enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere, including a 1-Mile Kids Fun Run.
- Stay for the Root & Rise WellFest with food trucks, live music, and workshops.
Standout details
- Supports CORE Community School
- Part of the Root & Rise WellFest
- Beautiful trail course
- Family-friendly with Kids Fun Run
Perks & features
- After-Party
- Food & Drink
After-Party
Food & DrinkFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
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The course
- Trail
- Rolling
- Family-oriented
Vibe Check
Easygoing
EasygoingTrail + rolling terrain
5K distance, mostly trail, rolling area, typically mild weather
- Mostly trail
- Rolling area
Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.
From the organizer
Come celebrate 10 years of CORE Community School and support our mission to prioritize the human elements of education. At CORE, we serve students in grades 4-12 with diverse learning/social-emotional needs, and we believe that "School Should Make You Smile!" The Root & Rise 3-Mile Trail Race kicks off the Root & Rise WellFest on the beautiful Cherokee Outdoor YMCA property. The race begins at 8:00am, with the WellFest kicking off at 10:00am. All proceeds will support CORE Community School and its mission to empower students through connection, kindness & understanding. This family-friendly event will feature fun for the whole family, including a 1-Mile Kids Fun Run! Start your day by running through the beautiful trails of the Cherokee Outdoor YMCA and stick around for food trucks, live music, vendors, workshops, guest speakers, and more at our Root & Rise WellFest from 10am-2pm.
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