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Posted by Lakeside | Mar 29, 2026 | Columns

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Lake Lanier Olympic Park3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506
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25apr8:00 am3:00 pm2026 Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge

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2026 Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge, Lake Lanier Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge is a community race event. 100% of the proceeds of this event goes to LCKC. Teams of 11 paddlers ( 10-person

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2026 Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge, Lake Lanier

Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge is a community race event. 100% of the proceeds of this event goes to LCKC.

Teams of 11 paddlers ( 10-person + 1 drummer per dragon boat) compete. Businesses, clubs, churches and neighborhoods invited. Entry fee includes a 1.5 hr. practice session the weekend before races with trained steersperson: April 17th (evening), April 18th and 19th (day). All teams will have three, 200 meters races (2 heats and a final).

There is also an exciting distance race for Open and maybe some openings for a few other adventurous teams wanting to take part in racing for + – 2,000 meters.

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026

Time: 7 am – 3 pm

Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd.

Cost: see website for details.

For more info: Event Link

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(Saturday) 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Lake Lanier Olympic Park

3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506

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19apr12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides

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Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville. Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD Date(s): Sundays Time: noon Location: Haynes

Event Details

Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville.

Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD

Date(s): Sundays

Time: noon

Location: Haynes Rd., Gainesville

For more info email: velocraig@hotmail.com.

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(Sunday) 12:00 pm

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NoFo Brewing Co -Gainesville434 High St. SE.

21apr7:00 pm2026 Tuesday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville

Event Details

2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High

Event Details

2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville

This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.

Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am

Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High St.; Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.

Cost:

For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.

Time

(Tuesday) 7:00 pm

Location

NoFo Brewing Co -Gainesville

434 High St. SE.

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Lake Lanier Olympic Park3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506
See website for details.

25apr8:00 am3:00 pm2026 Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge

Event Details

2026 Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge, Lake Lanier Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge is a community race event. 100% of the proceeds of this event goes to LCKC. Teams of 11 paddlers ( 10-person

Event Details

2026 Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge, Lake Lanier

Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge is a community race event. 100% of the proceeds of this event goes to LCKC.

Teams of 11 paddlers ( 10-person + 1 drummer per dragon boat) compete. Businesses, clubs, churches and neighborhoods invited. Entry fee includes a 1.5 hr. practice session the weekend before races with trained steersperson: April 17th (evening), April 18th and 19th (day). All teams will have three, 200 meters races (2 heats and a final).

There is also an exciting distance race for Open and maybe some openings for a few other adventurous teams wanting to take part in racing for + – 2,000 meters.

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026

Time: 7 am – 3 pm

Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd.

Cost: see website for details.

For more info: Event Link

more

Time

(Saturday) 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location

Lake Lanier Olympic Park

3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506

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Cumming City Center423 Canton Rd. , Cumming, GA
see website for details

25apr8:00 am2026 Saturday Walking Club - Cumming

Event Details

2026 – Saturday Walking Club, Cumming Date: Saturdays Time: 8 a.m. Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd. Cost: For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.

Event Details

2026 – Saturday Walking Club, Cumming

Date: Saturdays

Time: 8 a.m.

Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd.

Cost:

For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.

Time

(Saturday) 8:00 am

Location

Cumming City Center

423 Canton Rd. , Cumming, GA

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Farm House Coffee118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy

25apr8:00 am2026 Saturday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville

Event Details

2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.

Event Details

2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville

This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.

Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am

Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.

Cost:

For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.

Time

(Saturday) 8:00 am

Location

Farm House Coffee

118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy

Learn More

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26apr12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides

Event Details

Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville. Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD Date(s): Sundays Time: noon Location: Haynes

Event Details

Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville.

Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD

Date(s): Sundays

Time: noon

Location: Haynes Rd., Gainesville

For more info email: velocraig@hotmail.com.

Time

(Sunday) 12:00 pm

CalendarGoogleCal

NoFo Brewing Co -Gainesville434 High St. SE.

28apr7:00 pm2026 Tuesday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville

Event Details

2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High

Event Details

2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville

This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.

Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am

Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High St.; Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.

Cost:

For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.

Time

(Tuesday) 7:00 pm

Location

NoFo Brewing Co -Gainesville

434 High St. SE.

Learn More

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