First Friday: August 2023

Newcastle Street Brunswick, GA, United States

BWGI will host a table at First Friday in downtown Brunswick on August 4.

First Friday: September 2023

Newcastle Street Brunswick, GA, United States

BWGI will host a table at First Friday in downtown Brunswick on September 1.

BWGI Fall Ride and Birthday Membership Celebration

Wick 3.0 501 Gloucester St, Brunswick, GA

Join us at Gloucester and Reynolds Streets in downtown Brunswick with your bicycle and helmet at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, October 18. We'll head out on a family-friendly bicycle ride at 5:30 through downtown and the historic areas of Brunswick. Then, at 6:30 p.m., join us back at the Wick Read more…

Repeater 5K Challenge

Game Changers 262 Redfern Village, Saint Simons Island, GA, United States

Game Changers Running Store and the Golden Isles Track Club Presents the Repeater 5k Challenge on Saturday, Oct. 21. The Challenge: Run as many 3-mile laps every 45 minutes as you can. If you complete all 12 laps, that will be 36 miles. Run as many laps as you want! First Read more…

$10

W.I.N. Holyween

Inez Williams (Dixville) Park 1815 Prince Street, Brunswick, GA, United States

Bike Walk Golden Isles will host a table at W.I.N. Holyween, a free community outreach event open to all on Sunday, October 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Inez Williams (Dixville) Park, 1815 Prince St, Brunswick. In addition to BWGI's Halloween safety table, there will be a costume contest, food, music, and vendors. For more Read more…

Free

Cruisin’ in the Country Bicycle Ride

Evans County PFA 4757 Area Line Rd, Claxton, GA, United States

From Claxton-Evans Chamber of Commerce: The Claxton-Evans County Chamber of Commerce is proud to sponsor the 27th Annual Cruisin’ in the Country Bicycle Ride, Saturday, November 11th, 2023. This year’s event will be headquartered at the Evans County Public Fishing Area, 4757 Area Line Road, Claxton, Georgia. This beautiful 372- acre Read more…

Wobble B4U Gobble Thanksgiving Day 5K

St. Mark's Square 1400 Norwich St., Brunswick, GA, United States

The Wobble B4U Gobble Thanksgiving Day 5K is a fun and festive race that is perfect for families, friends, and teams. The race will be held on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023, in Brunswick, Georgia. The race starts and finishes on Norwich St between Gloucester and Monck St. The course Read more…

Key West Ride: Escape to the Keys

Robert Is Here Fruit Stand 19200 SW 344th St, Homestead, FL, United States

From Earthbiking.org: Join us for this bike weekend adventure through the Florida Keys! We meet at famous Robert Is Here Fruit Stand in Homestead, FL (near Miami) and embark on a two-day ride down to Key West! Get your groove on and bring your friends as you won’t want to Read more…

$250

The Heritage Race

Brunswick African American Cultural Center (BAACC) 1621 Albany, Brunswick, GA, United States

The Heritage 5K Race and Heritage Walk for the 5th year on a course that takes you past some of Brunswick's most historic African American business neighborhoods. The event will be followed by a family-friendly festival featuring community vendors, food and drink, entertainment, and children's activities. As an added bonus, Read more…

Free – $10

Blythe Island Regional Park Marsh Cleanup

Blythe Island Highway 6616 Blythe Island Highway, Brunswick, GA, United States

Meet at the playground to receive directions and supplies. ~ All Cleanup Supplies Provided ~ All Ages Welcome In partnership with Bike Walk Golden Isles and Southeast Georgia Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association For more info, Keep Golden Isles Beautiful: KGIB.ORG events page for more info; info.kbgib@gmail.com 912-279-1490

Hooves to Freedom Trail Race (8K)

Moccasin Creek Off-Road Park 7055 Wilton Rd, Blackshear, GA, United States

Hooves to Freedom (formerly Superman) Trail Race will be held at the Moccasin Creek Off-Road Park in Blackshear GA on January 20, 2024. The virtual race will take place on January 28. Click here to register.  MAP OF COMPLEX THIS IS A TRAIL RUN; there will be some mud, roots, and sand. Read more…

$35

Run for Recovery and Honor Walk

The New Miriam and Hugh Nunnally Health and Science Building 1 College Dr., Brunswick, GA, United States

From the race website: Run for Recovery is a Memory/Recovery Walk and 5k to support those that are battling addiction or are in recovery and/or honor those that have lost their battle to addiction.  5k will be timed and awards will be given to overall and age group participants. The Read more…

$30 – $90

The Bridge Run

Sidney Lanier Bridge Hwy 17 S & Conservation Way, Brunswick, GA, United States

From the-bridge-run.org: The Southeast Georgia Health System Foundation Bridge Run has become a signature event for the Health System and the Golden Isles. Unique among bridge runs, the races take place on the 7,780-foot Sidney Lanier Bridge. At its center, the bridge measures 480 feet high above the Brunswick River, Read more…

Super Dolphin 5K/10K Race

Neptune Park 550 Beachview Drive, Saint Simons Island, GA, United States

From the race registration page: Super Dolphin Day is a fund raiser for both St Simons and Oglethorpe Point Elementary Schools. 10k starts at 7am 5k starts at 8:30am Fun Run at 9:30am Packet Pick up at the Casino Building on St Simons on Friday from 5pm-7pm and one hour Read more…

$15 – $40

Cool Shark 5K

CB Greer Elementary 695 Harry Driggers Blvd, Brunswick, GA, United States

From the race registration page: All proceeds from this race will support CB Greer Elementary's PTA! The Cool Shark 5K will begin at 8:00am on Saturday, March 9th. Awards will be held in the Gym at CB Greer at 10:00a. The McHargue Fun Run (held in honor of our beloved Read more…

$15 – $50

Georgia Cities Week

Georgia Cities Week will take place April 15-20 in Brunswick. Activities include biking and walking tours of historic Brunswick, a youth essay contest, a touch-a-truck contest and more. For details and registration info, click here or view the flyer above.

Walk with the Land Trust

Saint Simons Land Trust 1810 Frederica Rd, Saint Simons Island, GA, United States

Join Bike Walk Golden Isles and the St. Simons Land Trust the morning of Saturday, April 20, for a walk through some of SSI’s beautiful protected properties. Participants will stroll from the Land Trust office, to Mildred Huie properties, Stollaway, and Wildlife Drive/Devonwood, before visiting the renovated John Gilbert Nature Trail. Read more…

Free

Turtle Crawl

100 James Road 100 James Road, Jekyll Island, GA, United States

The fan-favorite annual race event returns to the road on Saturday, April 27th, 2024! Race with us on Jekyll Island as we mark the start of sea turtle nesting season on the Georgia coast. This important fundraising event supports the lifesaving work of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, through the Read more…

$20 – $35

Law Enforcement Bicycle Safety Workshop

Wick 3.0 501 Gloucester St, Brunswick, GA

Join Georgia Bikes and Bike Walk Golden Isles for a Brunswick-area Law Enforcement Bicycle Safety Workshop on Friday, May 3. The course covers the best practices for law enforcement officers to educate bicyclists, pedestrians, and drivers on the safe use of roadways. Also included is a review of O.C.G.A. sections pertinent to Read more…

Smart Cycling Class

Wick-adjacent Parking Lot 41514 Richmond St, Brunswick, GA, United States

Do you know all you need to know to safely ride a bike with traffic? Do you feel you know enough to teach your children how to ride cautiously and conspicuously while on their own? When you drive your car, are you confident on how to share the road with Read more…

Celebrate Bike Month Community Ride

Wick-adjacent Parking Lot 41514 Richmond St, Brunswick, GA, United States

To conclude the Smart Cycling class, join us for a family-friendly community bicycle ride through downtown and the historic areas of Brunswick in celebration of Bike Month! The ride is also completely free, but registration is requested so we know how many to expect. In case of rain, we will Read more…

86th Annual Blessing of the Fleet

Mary Ross Waterfront Park 10 F St, Brunswick, GA, United States

From discoverbrunswick.com: This one-day celebration is held on the Saturday before Mother’s Day in May. One of the best events that Coastal Georgia has to offer, we proudly offer a taste of fresh seafood, local culture, boating, water sports, the shrimping industry, arts, crafts and variety of leisure activities. The Read more…

Free

St. Francis Xavier Crusaders 5K

St Francis Xavier Catholic School 1129 Grant Street, Brunswick, GA, United States

From the race registration page: St. Francis Xavier Catholic School is hosting the annual Crusaders 5K and Fun Run. We are excited to encourage movement and promote health and fitness in the community. This event is for all levels of fitness. While the run/walk itself will be fun, the 5K Read more…

$30 – $35

Bicycle Ride Across Georgia

Registration is open for the Bicycle Ride Across Georgia! The 44th annual ride starts June 1, 2024, and lasts 8 days. Cyclists will average about 55 miles per day for a week with a day off in the middle.  Click here to view routes or visit https://brag.org/brag/ for more info.

GITC Sunshine Festival July 4th 5K

Kings Park 515 Park Ave, Saint Simons Island, GA, United States

From event registration page: Welcome to the 39th Annual Sunshine Festival July 4th Race! Generations have enjoyed this fun for the whole family event! Join Golden Isles Track Club for a 5k, a one-mile run, a virtual 5k or the Push Rim 5K. Visit goldenislestrack.club for more information.

$15 – $30

Georgia State Games Cycling Championship: Road Race

Cass High School 1000 Colonel Way, White, GA, United States

The Georgia State Games, Georgia's Official Grassroots Olympics, is hosting their annual Cycling Championships this July.    This championship features our Road Race on July 13th at Cass High School in White, GA and our Criterium and Time Trial events on July 14th at West Oak Business Park in Marietta, GA.    We would love for Bike Walk Golden Isles to come Read more…

$40 – $50

Georgia State Games Cycling Championship: Time Trial & Criterium

West Oak Business Park 1155 Allgood Road, Marietta, GA, United States

The Georgia State Games, Georgia's Official Grassroots Olympics, is hosting their annual Cycling Championships this July.    This championship features our Road Race on July 13th at Cass High School in White, GA and our Criterium and Time Trial events on July 14th at West Oak Business Park in Marietta, GA.    We would love for Bike Walk Golden Isles to come Read more…

$20 – $50

Party in the Park Health and Wellness Resource Fair

Crooked River State Park 6222 Charlie Smith Sr Hwy, St. Marys, GA, United States

From the event Facebook page: As the sun shines brighter, let's focus on our well-being! Join Us for our FREE annual Party in the Park Health and Wellness Fair—a day of fun, health, fitness, and community connection. Here are the details: This year's event promises to be extraordinary, with over Read more…

Free

Riley’s Soles4Souls Shoe Drive

Game Changers 262 Redfern Village, Saint Simons Island, GA, United States

Join us on July 30th at 6 pm for our 2nd Annual Shoe Donation Event at Game Changers Running Company! We're excited to support our incredible 17-year-old employee's (Riley Letson) nonprofit, which has already helped over 22,000 people in need by providing them with shoes. Bring a pair of shoes Read more…

Bike fix-it station celebration

Howard Coffin Park 1402 Sonny Miller Way, Brunswick, GA, United States

Join Bike Walk Golden Isles on Saturday, Aug. 17, at 9 a.m. to celebrate the installation of our new bike repair fix-it station at Howard Coffin Park, Brunswick!    This incredible addition to the park was funded through a grant from Hello Goodbuy, the Brunswick thrift shop who has returned Read more…

Septentury 100 Miler

Karv Bistro 102 Marsh Harbor Parkway, Kingsland, GA, United States

This one is the biggest challenge of the year on our calendar. We invite you to join us for our yearly 100-mile ride. We've got a great down-and-back route that goes from Kingsland to Hortense, GA, and back. We strongly encourage you to train leading up to this with several Read more…

Wellness Walk

Goodyear Park (New Fitness Park) 2209 Parkwood Drive, Brunswick, GA, United States

The Wellness walk aims to promote health, wellness, and unity throughout our community. This is open to the public. We will have a performance by members and alumni of the Georgia Youth Ensemble. You will receive a tee shirt with your registration and a light refreshment.

$10

Endless Summer Watermelon Ride

Atlantic Recreation Center 2500 Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States

The North Florida Bicycle Club and Major Taylor Cycling Club of North Florida bring you the 35th Endless Summer Watermelon Ride. This event is designed for all road cyclists! Click here to learn more and register.

$35 – $85