Lake Burton Fun Run

The Lake Burton Fun Run was founded in 1984 by Robert Nichols to raise money for Wildcat Volunteer Fire Department. Since 1984, the Fun Run has grown from 85 participants to over 1,000 participants each year. The Fun Run begins at Moccasin Creek State Park and travels 2 miles along scenic Highway 197 beside Lake Burton to the finish line at LaPrade’s Marina. In 1998, the course was certified by USA Track and Field to allow runners to use their times from the Fun Run to qualify for sanctioned events. Participants of all ages and from various areas run in the Fun Run each Fourth of July weekend.

Since founding the Fun Run in 1984, Robert Nichols has emphasized that the event has “taken on a life of its own.” The loyalty and support of the runners, volunteers, sponsors, LaPrade’s Marina, and Moccasin Creek State Park have made the Fun Run a Lake Burton tradition unlike any other. The Fun Run is a family friendly event where moms and dads can be seen pushing strollers alongside world class runners. Each year the Fun Run Board of Directors, an all-volunteer board, designs a t-shirt and plans the event. The finish line of the Fun Run provides runners and spectators the opportunity to visit with several vendors from the Lake Burton area, many of which are sponsors of the Fun Run. Major sponsors of the Fun Run include LaPrade’s Marina, Springer Mountain Farms®, Georgia Power, Lake Burton Civic Association, Georgia Mountain Laurel Magazine, Harry Norman Realtors, and WCON Radio. Thanks to the support of our sponsors and runners, the Fun Run has donated thousands of dollars to support the three Lake Burton Volunteer Fire Departments, Rabun County Search and Rescue, and the Rabun County Sheriff’s Canine Corps. The 2021 Lake Burton Fun Run will be held Saturday, July 3th at 9 a.m. Online registration is ongoing, so be sure to register today. If you would like more information on the Fun Run or are interested in joining the Fun Run board, please visit www. lakeburtonfunrun.com and be sure to follow the Lake Burton Fun Run on Facebook and Instagram.

Mary Beth Hughes and Tallulah Point Overlook found a new home last summer. The General Store is Mary Beth’s new location at 100 Main St in Tallulah Falls, Georgia. The new location offers a nice big porch full of colorful rockers for “sittin’ a spell” and they are still scooping the delicious ice cream. You will still find novelty toys, local art and pottery, souvenirs, postcards, the candy you grew up with, bottled sodas, fresh fudge, t-shirts, unique home décor, handmade jewelry and more.

This store is truly a step back in time! July 4th weekend, Bluegrass Saturday evenings start back right across from The General Store. So make plans to grab an RC and Moon pie and listen to the music. Mary Beth would love to see you! For more information visit their Facebook page, or call 706-7544318