Join the 3K Countdown Fun Run: Kicking Off the World Athletics Cross Country Championships!

Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Apalachee Regional Park, 7550 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32311-3448

Get ready to celebrate as the Leon County Division of Tourism "Visit Tallahassee" launches the one-year countdown to the World Athletics Cross Country Championships Tallahassee26—the first-ever world championship sporting event hosted in Tallahassee-Leon County!

This FREE, family-friendly event features:
A 3K Countdown Fun Run on the championship course
Fun games and activities
Hot dogs and gold beads for all participants
Special appearances by Kasey Knevelbaard (Team USA) and Lauren Ryan (Australian Olympic Finalist)

Volunteer Opportunity: Sign up on-site to volunteer for the 2026 championship event and be part of the team that helps 'Welcome the World to Tallahassee-Leon County!'

Don’t miss this exciting celebration of community and sportsmanship.