
Chrysanthemum Virtual Race 2026 | Language of Flowers Series 1M 5K 10K Half Marathon & Marathon
Race Date
Sep 19, 2026
Location
Mcdonough, GA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Location
- Mcdonough, Georgia
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
The Experience
Chrysanthemum Virtual Race 2026
Language of Flowers Series 1M • 5K • 10K • 13.1 • 26.2 The Chrysanthemum symbolizes quiet resilience, endurance, loyalty, and strength through life's changing seasons. While its blooms arrive as summer fades, the chrysanthemum stands as a reminder that beauty and purpose continue even during times of transition. Join us for the Chrysanthemum Virtual Race and celebrate the strength that carries us forward through challenges, growth, and new beginnings. Whether you're running, walking, hiking, or completing your miles your own way, every step is a reminder that perseverance creates its own kind of beauty. Choose your distance: 🌼 1 Mile 🌼 5K 🌼 10K 🌼 13.1 Miles 🌼 26.2 Miles This race is part of our Language of Flowers Series, where each flower represents a meaningful message and every medal tells a story. Complete your race anytime between September 1 and December 31, 2026. Our beautiful Chrysanthemum medal features rich autumn-inspired colors and celebrates the flower's message of Quiet Resilience. The back of the medal includes the series motto: "Where Every Mile Blooms." Charity Partner We are proud to donate 15% of every registration to an organization dedicated to protecting wildlife, preserving natural habitats, and helping communities coexist with nature. Their work safeguards vulnerable species and helps ensure that future generations can enjoy the beauty of the natural world. Registration Includes 🏅 Stunning Chrysanthemum Finisher Medal 🎽 Official Race Bib (digital) 📈 Ability to submit your results 💛 A meaningful race experience celebrating resilience and growth These medals start shipping out in August 2026! Run your race. Embrace resilience. Let every mile bloom. *Charity Disclaimer: We are not a nonprofit organization — we simply believe in supporting great causes whenever we can. A portion of your race registration is donated to a charitable organization. Over the last 13 years we have donated more than $1 million to charities around the world. Due to certain legal restrictions, we're unable to publicly list specific charities associated with each event. However, you're welcome to email us at support@virtualrunevent.com for more information on which charity this race benefits and to get a list of our charity donations throughout the years. What is a Virtual Race? A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym or on the track (or ev en at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. Running and walking on your own, or with friends! And your medal will be shipped directly to you. Complete a virtual 5Ks, 10K, half marathon and more! Each race benefits a difference charity For each of our virtual races, we choose a charity to donate a portion of each registration to. We’ve already raised more than $1,00,000 for charities from races here at Virtual Run Events! Our goal is to continue to help different charities around the world.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Start Time
9:00 AM
Start Location
Participate from Home, Mcdonough, GA, 30253
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
limited extras
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 83°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
65°
Afternoon (High)
83°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
75%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the Chrysanthemum Virtual Race 2026 | Language of Flowers Series 1M 5K 10K Half Marathon & Marathon?
The Chrysanthemum Virtual Race 2026 | Language of Flowers Series 1M 5K 10K Half Marathon & Marathon is held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
Where does the Chrysanthemum Virtual Race 2026 | Language of Flowers Series 1M 5K 10K Half Marathon & Marathon take place?
It takes place in Mcdonough, Georgia.
What distances does the Chrysanthemum Virtual Race 2026 | Language of Flowers Series 1M 5K 10K Half Marathon & Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Chrysanthemum Virtual Race 2026 | Language of Flowers Series 1M 5K 10K Half Marathon & Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Chrysanthemum Virtual Race 2026 | Language of Flowers Series 1M 5K 10K Half Marathon & Marathon is a rolling hills, loop course course.
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