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september
19sep7:00 amSwim Across America - LLOP - 2026
Swim Across America – Atlanta Open Water Swim 2026, Gainesville Join us for our annual open water swim on Saturday, September 19th at Lake Lanier Olympic Park! Whether you are a veteran
Join us for our annual open water swim on Saturday, September 19th at Lake Lanier Olympic Park!
Whether you are a veteran swimmer or you’re looking to do your first open water swim, we welcome you to help us “Make Waves to Fight Cancer.”
.5-mile/1-mile/3-mile open water swim for teams or individuals. Event is a fundraiser for local cancer research and patient programs including Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Donations encouraged for children’s cancer medical facilities.
Date: September 19, 2026
Time: Schedule is tentative and subject to change.
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM: Mandatory Swimmer Check-in
8:10 AM – 8:40 AM: Opening Program
8:45 AM: Rolling start for the open water swims.
You can sign up to participate, join a local team, or donate through Swim Across America.
Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Cost: See event link or website for details
For more info: Event Link
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(Saturday) 7:00 am
september
19sep7:00 amSwim Across America - LLOP - 2026
Swim Across America – Atlanta Open Water Swim 2026, Gainesville Join us for our annual open water swim on Saturday, September 19th at Lake Lanier Olympic Park! Whether you are a veteran
Join us for our annual open water swim on Saturday, September 19th at Lake Lanier Olympic Park!
Whether you are a veteran swimmer or you’re looking to do your first open water swim, we welcome you to help us “Make Waves to Fight Cancer.”
.5-mile/1-mile/3-mile open water swim for teams or individuals. Event is a fundraiser for local cancer research and patient programs including Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Donations encouraged for children’s cancer medical facilities.
Date: September 19, 2026
Time: Schedule is tentative and subject to change.
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM: Mandatory Swimmer Check-in
8:10 AM – 8:40 AM: Opening Program
8:45 AM: Rolling start for the open water swims.
You can sign up to participate, join a local team, or donate through Swim Across America.
Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Cost: See event link or website for details
For more info: Event Link
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(Saturday) 7:00 am
19sep8:00 am2026 Saturday Walking Club - Cumming
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.
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.
(Saturday) 8:00 am
19sep8:00 am2026 Saturday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
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.
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.
(Saturday) 8:00 am
Farm House Coffee
118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy
20sep12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides
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
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.
(Sunday) 12:00 pm
22sep7:00 pm2026 Tuesday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
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
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.
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
26sep8:00 am2026 Saturday Walking Club - Cumming
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.
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.
(Saturday) 8:00 am
26sep8:00 am2026 Saturday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
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.
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.
(Saturday) 8:00 am
Farm House Coffee
118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy
27sep12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides
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
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.
(Sunday) 12:00 pm
29sep7:00 pm2026 Tuesday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
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
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.
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
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