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April 8, 2023
Warwick, GA, 31796, US
The National Grits Festival 5K is back! Please join us for this run which will benefit the Warwick Lions Club "Save the Ball Shell" Fund for needed repairs to the 100+ year old Warwick School Gym.  The run will begin at the Warwick School gym and will feature professional timing, great t-shirts, medals for multiple categories and ages. The run is the morning of the National Grits Festival featuring food and craft vendors, entertainment, and fun contests with over $2500 in prize money! More details at www.gritsfest.com.
The National Grits Festival 5K, held on April 8, 2023, in Warwick, GA, is a community-focused running event that celebrates a Southern culinary staple. While specific historical details of the race's inception are not provided, it's a recurring fixture at the larger National Grits Festival, suggesting a tradition of combining fitness with local culture. Participants can anticipate a welcoming atmosphere and a straightforward 5K course designed to be accessible to runners and walkers of all levels. The terrain in Warwick, GA, typically consists of a mix of paved roads and potentially some packed dirt or grass, offering a classic road race feel. Runners should prepare for the possibility of warm spring weather common to the region. A notable feature of this race is its direct tie-in to the National Grits Festival itself. This means participants are likely to experience a lively event atmosphere, potentially with post-race festivities, food vendors (including, of course, grits!), and a strong sense of community spirit that goes beyond just the race itself.
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