Sat, Mar 6, 2027

Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary Ribbit Run

Athens, GA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023

5K1K

About the Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary Ribbit Run

All distances start and finish at the elementary school itself. The shorter routes trace a portion of the same path as the main race, and the smallest kids run a loop around the front of campus. The surroundings are a school neighborhood, so the course is accessible and not technical, with no significant elevation to worry about.

Packet pickup happens on two evenings before race day: one at the school and one at Fleet Feet Athens on S. Lumpkin Street. Race-morning pickup and registration are also available, so there is flexibility if the preview evenings do not work for you.

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Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary Ribbit Run 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K Results · 2026

266finishers

17:25winner

34:15median

59:44cutoff

Top 3: Noah Shephard (17:25) · Sally Kirklewski (19:31) · Brandon Grainy (19:39)

The Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary Ribbit Run has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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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

3.1 Miles3/6/2027 08:30$20

1K3/6/2027 09:30Free

Tiny Tree Frog Trot (.1 miles)3/6/2027 10:00Free

Phantom Runner3/6/2027 08:30$15

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Common Questions About the Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary Ribbit Run

Will I finish last at the Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary Ribbit Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 34:15, and the last recorded finisher came in around 59:44, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary Ribbit Run a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 266 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary Ribbit Run?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 17:25 while the median finisher took 34:15. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.