17th Annual Joshua's Wish Gold Ribbon Trail 5K Run/Walk

About the Event

New for 2026: Experience the beauty of Cavalier Fields on our scenic trail course while supporting children battling cancer.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month — a time to come together, take action, and make a difference for children and families battling cancer.

Join Joshua’s Wish for the 17th Annual Joshua’s Wish Gold Ribbon Trail 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Cavalier Fields, located at 4659 Cavalier Drive, Macon, GA 31220.

Whether you run, walk, cheer, or participate virtually, every step helps raise awareness and funding for childhood cancer and pediatric brain tumor research.

The 5K begins at 8:00 AM and is a professionally chip-timed event. Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age group. Following the 5K, participants of all ages are invited to take part in the Gold Ribbon Honor Walk, a non-timed 1-mile walk around the track.

This event is designed for runners, walkers, families, teams, and supporters throughout the community. Form a team, invite your friends and family, and help us make a difference in the lives of children fighting cancer.

Packet Pickup
Packet pickup location and time will be announced at a later date.

Event T-Shirts
Only early registrations are guaranteed an event T-shirt.

Early registration ends September 5, 2026.

Virtual participant T-shirts will be mailed following the event.

Event Schedule
7:00 AM – Check-In / Registration / Packet Pickup
7:30 AM – Warm-Up
8:00 AM – Gold Ribbon Trail 5K Run/Walk
Immediately Following the 5K – Gold Ribbon Honor Walk
Awards Ceremony – Following completion of the events

Medals will be awarded to the Top Three Finishers in each age group.

Team Recognition
Recognition will be awarded to the Largest Team.

The 5K Run/Walk is chip-timed. The Gold Ribbon Honor Walk is not timed.

Why We Run

$243,000+ invested in pediatric brain tumor research
$80,000+ awarded in undergraduate research grants
$50,000+ provided in direct family support
$24,000+ in snacks and juice boxes delivered to children receiving treatment

Thank you for supporting Joshua’s Wish and helping us bring hope, support, and awareness to children and families affected by childhood cancer.

Races Offered

5K Run/Walk (Adult 18+)

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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08:00

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$30.00

5K Run/Walk (Youth 17 & Under)

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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08:00

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$20.00

Gold Ribbon Supporter (Virtual)

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — Gold Ribbon Supporter (Virtual)

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08:00

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$30.00

Gold Ribbon Honor Walk (1 Mile)

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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08:15

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$20.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Macon.

thermostat Temperature

19.1° / 29.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

19.8° / 30.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 8m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.6 mm

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—

air Avg wind speed

8.7 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

71.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:18

nightlight Sunset

19:39

About Macon

Learn more about the host city, Macon.

Macon is a city in Georgia's Classic Heartland. The downtown area of Macon has antebellum homes, cathedrals, and other historic buildings that were built in the past by Macon's elite, including the Woodruff House, the Hay House, and the Cannonball House.