Sat, Feb 20, 2027

Beads & Bubbles 5K - Horse Creek

Sparks, GA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Feb 13, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Beads & Bubbles 5K - Horse Creek

The course runs through and around the vineyards at Horse Creek Winery, so expect grass underfoot and cross-country terrain rather than pavement. The route is open to walkers through a Sip and Stroll division, and there are water stations spaced out along the way. Mimosas are waiting at the finish line, with juice and water available for those not drinking.

Packet pickup opens race morning, about an hour before the start, right at the winery. There is no separate pre-race pickup unless the organizers add one closer to the date.

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Beads & Bubbles 5K - Horse Creek 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.

5K Results · 2026

32finishers

29:03winner

36:13median

54:08cutoff

Top 3: Keagen Vickers (29:03) · Lexus Purvis (30:37) · Keegan Boyd (29:11)

Sip & Stroll Overall Results · 2026

2finishers

19:29winner

19:48median

20:07cutoff

Top 3: Kara Starr (19:29) · Brianna Stafford (20:07)

The Beads & Bubbles 5K - Horse Creek has been held every year since at least 2025. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K2/20/2027 11:00$35

Sip & Stroll2/20/2027 11:00$35

5K2/20/2027 11:00$35

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Common Questions About the Beads & Bubbles 5K - Horse Creek

Will I finish last at the Beads & Bubbles 5K - Horse Creek?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 36:13, and the last recorded finisher came in around 54:08, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Beads & Bubbles 5K - Horse Creek a good first 5K?

It is a small race (32 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Beads & Bubbles 5K - Horse Creek?

The 5K winner ran 29:03 while the median finisher took 36:13. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.

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