The Big Recess

About the Event

The Big Recess is a high-energy, team-based event that brings local companies together for a day of friendly competition, camaraderie, and fun. Through playful challenges and shared experiences, participants strengthen teamwork, boost employee engagement, and build meaningful connections across the community.

More than just a corporate field day, The Big Recess supports the Augusta Sports Council’s mission to grow sports tourism by showcasing the Augusta area as a dynamic destination for unique sporting events, group experiences, and community-driven competition.

Races Offered

151-350 Employees Team Registration

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 151-350 Employees Team Registration

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$1,750.00

351+ Employees Team Registration

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 351+ Employees Team Registration

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$2,250.00

50-150 Employees Team Registration

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 50-150 Employees Team Registration

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$1,250.00

<20 Employees Team Registration

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — <20 Employees Team Registration

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$350.00

Up to 50 Employees Team Registration

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — Up to 50 Employees Team Registration

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$750.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Hephzibah.

thermostat Temperature

9.5° / 20.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

6.5° / 17.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 9m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.8 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

66.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:00

nightlight Sunset

18:26

About Hephzibah

Learn more about the host city, Hephzibah.

Hephzibah is a city in southern Richmond County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is part of the Augusta metropolitan area as well as the Central Savannah River Area. The population was 4,011 at the 2010 census, and 3,830 in 2020. Hephzibah is a poetic name used in the Book of Isaiah (62:4) to refer to Jerusalem, meaning "My delight is in Her."